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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California EDD still awash in backlogged claims
Though jobs in California are growing at a faster rate than the nation, the hangover from the still ongoing pandemic is still very much with us.
Though jobs in California are growing at a faster rate than the nation, the hangover from the still ongoing pandemic is still very much with us.
Suspect allegedly stole signatures for San Francisco school board recall
A man accused of stealing signatures needed for the San Francisco school board recall has turned himself into police.
A man accused of stealing signatures needed for the San Francisco school board recall has turned himself into police.
California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees
Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.
Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.
All California voters will receive mail-in ballots under new law
All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday.
All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday.
California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
Texas announces audit of 2020 votes after Trump urges review
Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review.
Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.