California gubernatorial candidates to face off in first statewide debate on KTVU FOX 2
With four months to go before California’s gubernatorial primary in June, seven candidates from a crowded field are set to take part in the state’s first statewide debate Tuesday evening.
With four months to go before California’s gubernatorial primary in June, seven candidates from a crowded field are set to take part in the state’s first statewide debate Tuesday evening.
KTVU FOX 2 to host California gubernatorial debate on Feb. 3: What to know
Ahead of the 2026 election, KTVU FOX 2 and KTTV FOX 11 will host a gubernatorial debate with the candidates vying to become California's next governor.
Ahead of the 2026 election, KTVU FOX 2 and KTTV FOX 11 will host a gubernatorial debate with the candidates vying to become California's next governor.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan running for California governor, entering crowded race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday said he was officially launching his campaign for California governor, entering a crowded race for the state’s top office.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday said he was officially launching his campaign for California governor, entering a crowded race for the state’s top office.
Trump, Newsom spar at World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Denmark petition to 'buy' California surpasses 250K signatures
A viral Danish campaign to acquire California from the U.S. has surpassed 250,000 signatures as a satirical response to President Trump's intensified tariff threats over Greenland.
A viral Danish campaign to acquire California from the U.S. has surpassed 250,000 signatures as a satirical response to President Trump's intensified tariff threats over Greenland.
Eric Swalwell hit with petition claiming he's ineligible to run for California governor
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's campaign is facing legal challenges after a petition was filed to remove Swalwell from the California governor's race.
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's campaign is facing legal challenges after a petition was filed to remove Swalwell from the California governor's race.
California State Parks offer free vehicle entrance on MLK holiday
The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.
The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.
Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election
A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Proposed legislation in California, New York would allow residents to sue federal agents
Following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman at the hands of federal agents on Wednesday, lawmakers in New York and other states have moved to introduce legislation that allows federal agents to be sued in state court. Those bills echo the language of a California bill introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener last year.
Following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman at the hands of federal agents on Wednesday, lawmakers in New York and other states have moved to introduce legislation that allows federal agents to be sued in state court. Those bills echo the language of a California bill introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener last year.
Newsom delivers final state-of-state as national ambitions loom
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday at the Capitol, one day before releasing his final budget proposal for the coming year.
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday at the Capitol, one day before releasing his final budget proposal for the coming year.
Congressional hopefuls Wiener, Chan and Chakrabarti to face off in candidate forum Wednesday night
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
The candidates vying to replace Nancy Pelosi as the representative for California’s eleventh congressional district will on Wednesday night meet for their first candidate forum.
Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. The current House makeup stands at 218 Republicans and 213 Democrats.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
List: New California laws in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Lurie, Assemblymember Stefani push for stronger protections for domestic violence survivors
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday announced a statewide legislative effort, in partnership with Assemblymember Catherin Stefani, to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence.
California candidates for governor square off in San Jose forum
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
Six of the ten announced candidates seeking to be the next Governor of California outlined views on affordability, housing and other key issues facing the state.
States, counties file suit to undo Trump cuts to homelessness funding
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
A national coalition of local governments and non-profit organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from restricting the billions of dollars of funding for programs to help house homeless Americans across the country.
New Sunset supervisor, Alan Wong, sworn in
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
San Francisco's Sunset District once again has a new supervisor.
Democratic candidate drops out of CA governor race, endorses Eric Swalwell
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.
One Democratic candidate just dropped out of the race for California governor and endorsed Eric Swalwell.