Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
San Francisco mayor supports school board members' recall, undecided on Chesa Boudin
Mayor London Breed supports recalling 3 school board members, but is undecided on whether Chesa Boudin should remain the district attorney. Voters in San Francisco now have two upcoming recall elections.
Effort to recall San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin gets certified for ballot
The petition to remove San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office has secured enough verified signatures to hold a recall election.
Here's what California could do to help fix the supply chain
Global supply chain problems have led to a massive backup at Southern California ports. Now, California lawmakers are asking experts about what the state could do to help.
Time to fall back 1 hour despite California prop about daylight saving time
California voters approved Proposition 7 to make daylight saving time permanent, but the state legislature still needs to act
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan struck by car and killed while walking dog
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan was killed Wednesday when she was struck by a vehicle, KTVU has confirmed.
State lawmaker pushes to ban live ammunition, real guns on California movie sets
In the wake of Halyna Hutchins' death, State Senator Dave Cortese from San Jose is planning to introduce a bill that would ban live ammunition and real guns on movie sets in California.
Chesa Boudin recall effort moves forward, signatures submitted to Department of Elections
The effort to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin moved forward on Friday and is a step closer to going before voters.
San Francisco now included in statewide drought emergency proclamation
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday extended California's drought emergency to cover the entire state. The proclamation now includes San Francisco among seven new counties added that are asked to voluntarily conserve water.
San Jose lawmakers who criticized county bonuses approved them for city employees
A San Jose councilmember who criticized county officials for awarding government workers COVID bonuses approved similar payments for city employees.
HUD Secretary visits Oakland, pushes ‘Build Back Better’ plan
U.S. Housing and Urban Development secretary Marcia Fudge began a two-day swing through the Bay Area Thursday, stopping first at Oakland’s Fruitvale Transit Village.
Judge blocks vaccination mandate for California prisons
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
California AG, San Francisco DA team up against 'ghost gun' sellers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining a lawsuit targeting three online sellers of "ghost guns," the untraceable firearms made from build-it-yourself kits that can be assembled in minutes and are increasingly being used in violent crimes.
California bullet train: Democrats debate if train will be high speed as costs continue to soar
A new and fundamental debate has emerged in the battle over California’s high-speed rail project that could again significantly downgrade the troubled effort: Should the trains even be high speed when the system launches? If so, the state will need another $4 billion.
Embattled Antioch councilmember resigns from committee after run-in with police
An Antioch council member has stepped down as chair of the police oversight committee after a run-in with cops at her home.
Amid loss, Oakland mayor touts city's successes in 'State of the City' Address
At the beginning of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's State of the City address to the City Council Tuesday, she stopped to reflect on the immense loss residents have endured this year.
Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose
A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.
Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor is 1st to enter mayor's race
Oakland City Councilman Loren Taylor is hoping to replace Mayor Libby Schaaf in the 2022 election.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs police reform bills into law
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke in Gardena, California Thursday morning where he signed new policing reforms into law.
Gov. Newsom signs laws aimed at combating state's homeless crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven new laws aimed at addressing the state’s homelessness crisis, pleading with a skeptical public to have patience as the nation’s wealthiest and most populous state struggles to keep people off the streets.