Hilton and Steyer lead tight California governor race ahead of crucial debate
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer lead the latest CBS News poll in the California gubernatorial race as candidates prepare for a televised debate.
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer lead the latest CBS News poll in the California gubernatorial race as candidates prepare for a televised debate.
New CalFresh work requirements start June 1: What you need to know
New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for adults aged 18-64 in California, with specific exemptions for certain groups.
New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for adults aged 18-64 in California, with specific exemptions for certain groups.
Fremont mom leads with campaign cash in Race to fill Swalwell's congressional seat
Voters in Alameda County will get a June 2 primary ballot as well as a June 16 special electon ballot for the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell.
Voters in Alameda County will get a June 2 primary ballot as well as a June 16 special electon ballot for the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell.
California voter ID bill makes it on the November ballot
A ballot measure to amend the California constitution and require voters to present government issued IDs at the polls will appear on the November ballot.
A ballot measure to amend the California constitution and require voters to present government issued IDs at the polls will appear on the November ballot.
California mayor says she received death threats after being labeled 'MAGA mayor'
The mayor says she has been receiving death threats online and is calling on law enforcement, state legislators and social media platforms to take action.
The mayor says she has been receiving death threats online and is calling on law enforcement, state legislators and social media platforms to take action.
Betty Yee drops out of California governor's race
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she is suspending her 2026 campaign for governor, citing a lack of financial support and a disappointing shift in voter priorities.
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she is suspending her 2026 campaign for governor, citing a lack of financial support and a disappointing shift in voter priorities.
Voters may go to polls 4 times to fill Swalwell's empty House seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to fill the congressional seat left behind by Eric Swalwell, who resigned this week from the US House of Representatives amid sexual abuse allegations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a special election to fill the congressional seat left behind by Eric Swalwell, who resigned this week from the US House of Representatives amid sexual abuse allegations.
Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento
The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.
The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.
Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress: What happens next?
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for CA governor’s seat amid sexual assault allegations
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.
Polls showed Swalwell among the top Democratic contenders in the race for governor, alongside fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer.
UC Santa Cruz analyst weighs in on extended war with Iran; Swalwell criminal probe
Nolan Higdon, a political history professor at UC Santa Cruz, joins KTVU to discuss the war with Iran and sexual assault allegations levied at East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell
Nolan Higdon, a political history professor at UC Santa Cruz, joins KTVU to discuss the war with Iran and sexual assault allegations levied at East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell
California bill seeks to ban 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops
Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.
Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.
Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race.
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race.
Kamala Harris signals potential 2028 presidential bid
Former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the National Action Network she is considering a 2028 presidential run following her 2024 campaign.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the National Action Network she is considering a 2028 presidential run following her 2024 campaign.
Assemblymember Matt Haney talks California bill targeting ticket resale schemes
Assemblymember Matt Haney discusses a bill he's introduced targeting ticket resale schemes.
Assemblymember Matt Haney discusses a bill he's introduced targeting ticket resale schemes.
Court unseals warrants tied to California sheriff's allegations of fraud in 2025 special election
The warrants were unsealed after several news organizations, including KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Television Stations, filed a motion this month in Riverside County court seeking public access to the orders.
The warrants were unsealed after several news organizations, including KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Television Stations, filed a motion this month in Riverside County court seeking public access to the orders.
California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell denies claims of inappropriate behavior
East Bay Congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is denying allegations of misconduct involving female staffers.
East Bay Congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is denying allegations of misconduct involving female staffers.
Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton for California governor
President Donald Trump has endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race.
President Donald Trump has endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder dealing with health crisis, office says she hasn't resigned
San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office issued a statement Friday night saying that she is "going through an acute personal health crisis" but that the supervisor has not resigned.
San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office issued a statement Friday night saying that she is "going through an acute personal health crisis" but that the supervisor has not resigned.
Last-minute arrest blocks release of serial child predator granted parole in California
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.
David Allen Funston, a convicted child predator, remains in custody after Placer County issued a new arrest warrant, halting his scheduled parole release.