Recall election supporters target Highway 24 drivers

The recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom is quickly approaching. In the East Bay, some people in favor of the recall are displaying large signs on a Highway 24 overpass in hopes of getting people to vote Newsom out of office. 

Over 300 California recall election ballots discovered in suspect's vehicle alongside gun, drugs

Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.

Tolling begins on new I-680 Express Lanes in Contra Costa County

Tolling operations began Friday morning for a new 11-mile express lane on southbound Interstate Highway 680 from Martinez to Walnut Creek.

Judge says California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional

A California Superior Court Judge dealt a blow to ride-share companies Uber and Lyft Friday, ruling that Prop 22, which categorized ride-share drivers as independent contractors, violates the state constitution.

Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional

A judge Friday struck down a California ballot measure that exempted Uber and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.

Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, sentenced in domestic abuse case

A political strategist and former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom was sentenced this week to a six-year, no contact order for domestic violence against his wife and daughter at a Napa Valley resort last year. 

Republicans focus on Newsom, avoid Elder in third recall debate

In the third Republican recall debate, Kevin Faulconer, John Cox and Kevin Kiley once again trained their attacks on Governor Gavin Newsom: particularly his handling of the pandemic.

Larry Elder denies allegations from ex-fiancee who said he brandished gun at her

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder (R) is denying allegations that surfaced Thursday from his former fiancee, who told Politico that he brandished a gun at her back when they were together in 2015.

Santa Clara County Sheriff rejects San Jose mayor's call to resign

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday responded to the San Jose mayor's call for her to resign by saying she welcomes any and all inquiries into her office, adding in a roundabout way that she has no intention to step down.

Doug Ose drops out California recall election citing health conditions

Former GOP Congressman Doug Ose announced Tuesday he is dropping out of the California governor recall election after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.

‘Pulse of the People,’ a FOX town hall series, kicks off Monday with Senator Alex Padilla

FOX 11 and KTVU will co-host a "Pulse of the People" town hall with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. PT. You can watch the event live on FOX 11, foxla.com and FOX 11's YouTube page.

California recall election: mail-in balloting begins

The California gubernatorial recall election has officially begun with Monday marking the first day of mail-in voting.

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Sen. Alex Padilla answers questions from Californians in "Pulse of the People," a town hall discussion hosted by KTVU's Greg Lee and KTTV's Elex Michaelson.

San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County sheriff citing myriad of problems

"Sheriff Smith must go," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said at a news conference. "Regardless of whether it is corruption or incompetence best, Sheriff Smith's failures compel her resignation."

Watch 'Pulse of the People' with Sen. Alex Padilla

Watch "Pulse of the People," featuring Sen. Alex Padilla, here on Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-8 p.m. Pacific.

Newsom recall: Larry Elder says he will repeal mask, vaccine mandates if he wins election

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder said that he would repeal coronavirus mask and vaccine mandates imposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – if Newsom loses next month's recall election and Elder collects enough votes to replace him.