Audit shows contact tracing in California failed to meet Newsom's goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.
California crime bills stir controversy as they work their way through legislature
Two companion California crime bills, working their way through the legislature, caused a powerful backlash from a coalition of organizations looking out for the rights of theft victims, especially when violence comes into play.
Former Gov. Gray Davis offers perspective on Newsom recall effort
Nobody understands the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom quite like Gray Davis. He is one of two governors to be recalled in U.S. history, the only one in California.
Rob Bonta appointed California attorney general, 1st Filipino to hold post
Bonta, a Democratic assemblyman who represents Alameda, Oakland and San Leandro, had long been a top contender for the job, insiders had said.
Rob Bonta named to be California attorney general
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Assemblmember Rob Bonta to become California attorney general Wednesday, the first time that a Filipino person will oversee the state's Department of Justice.
Inflection Point: Bay Area lawmakers, community condemn anti-Asian hate
A handful of Bay Area elected officials and community leaders gathered in Portsmouth Square to denounce the wave of attacks against Asian Americans.
Rep. Barbara Lee calls on Mills College to reconsider closure
Bay Area Congresswoman Barbara Lee is calling on the Mills College Board of Trustees to reconsider their decision to close the diverse Oakland private college.
Coastal commission votes to cancel recreational off-roading at Oceano Dunes state park
The California Coastal Commission is ending off-highway vehicle use at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area within three years, a decision that has angered many people involved in those activities.
Santa Clara County Executive questions Newsom’s push to reopen
The push to reopen more of California’s private sector continues to be a political battlefield. Some of the fire now aimed at Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming from within his own party.
AP Interview: Newsom admits mistakes in 1st reopening
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is acknowledging mistakes in communicating with the public last year before the first loosening of coronavirus restrictions led to an early summer spike in cases.
Former GOP Rep. Doug Ose enters California recall election
Former Republican congressman Doug Ose says he's entering the California recall election aimed at ousting Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
South Bay assemblyman proposes tax on ultra-rich
Assemblyman Alex Lee, D-San Jose, joined other state legislators and advocates to announce the plan to impose a 1 percent annual tax on net household wealth of more than $50 million and an additional 0.5 percent on household wealth of more than $1 billion
Newsom blasts recall effort, state Democrats contribute $250,000 in his support
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the recall effort to unseat him, and began a campaign in his defense, supported by the California Democratic Party and top Senate Democrats.
Newsom will appoint Black woman if Feinstein retires early
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll appoint a Black woman to the U.S. Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires before her term ends in 2024.
Organizers of recall Gov. Newsom campaign say they have enough signatures
Organizers of the Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Campaign say they've compiled more than 2 million signatures ahead of the March 17 deadline needed to force a special recall election likely later this year.
Bay Area legislators laud Congress' passage of latest COVID-19 relief bill
Bay Area legislators celebrated Wednesday following Congress' passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief and stimulus package.
California could get $150B from federal virus relief bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration says the massive new federal coronavirus relief bill will pump more than $150 billion into the state's economy.
Former SF official agrees to plea deal, will cooperate with FBI in corruption investigation
A former San Francisco aide to Mayor London Breed has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and will cooperate with the FBI in their ongoing corruption investigation of San Francisco City Hall.
California recall threat puts pressure on Newsom's State of the State speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to give perhaps the most important speech of his political life Tuesday, and he’s spent weeks laying the groundwork for an upbeat address aimed at nearly 40 million people exhausted by a year of coronavirus restrictions.