Organizers of Newsom recall effort say they're seeing renewed support
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
Bay Area electors reflect on Electoral College vote
Two Bay Area electors reflect on casting their votes for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the Electoral College.
Two Bay Area electors reflect on casting their votes for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the Electoral College.
California environmentalists blast federal oil lease sale
The seven parcels put up for bid by the Bureau of Land Management encompass more than 4,100 acres in Kern County.
The seven parcels put up for bid by the Bureau of Land Management encompass more than 4,100 acres in Kern County.
Newsom taps new head of powerful California air board
Liane Randolph, 55, will begin the job in January.
Liane Randolph, 55, will begin the job in January.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Latino caucus urges Gov. Newsom to prioritize vaccine for farmworkers
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
Mayor Breed calls criticism of her French Laundry visit ‘fair’
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
Feinstein picks Padilla in jockeying for Harris' Senate seat
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she would like California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to join her in the U.S. Senate when Kamala Harris becomes vice president.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she would like California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to join her in the U.S. Senate when Kamala Harris becomes vice president.
New CalRecycle leader eyes overhaul of deposit-refund system
Nine other states have a similar system. But most are run by the beverage industry instead of state government.
Nine other states have a similar system. But most are run by the beverage industry instead of state government.
Calls mount to choose woman of color to replace Harris in Senate
There is increasing pressure for Gov. Newsom to choose a woman of color to succeed Kamala Harris in the Senate.
There is increasing pressure for Gov. Newsom to choose a woman of color to succeed Kamala Harris in the Senate.
Calls for Newsom to appoint Latino or Latina to U.S. Senate
The calls from elected leaders are growing louder for Governor Newsom to appoint a Latina or Latino to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat left by Kamala Harris.
The calls from elected leaders are growing louder for Governor Newsom to appoint a Latina or Latino to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat left by Kamala Harris.
Newsom's child quarantined for possible virus exposure
A spokesman says one of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's children may have been exposed to the coronavirus at school and is in quarantine.
A spokesman says one of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's children may have been exposed to the coronavirus at school and is in quarantine.
Newsom's sweeping COVID orders are controversial, but legal: expert
Gov. Newsom has been accused of exercising too much power during the pandemic, but a law expert says he's acting within legal authority.
Gov. Newsom has been accused of exercising too much power during the pandemic, but a law expert says he's acting within legal authority.
Stockton mayor who pushed guaranteed income isn't reelected
The mayor of Stockton, California, has conceded he lost reelection after receiving national attention for starting a universal basic income program.
The mayor of Stockton, California, has conceded he lost reelection after receiving national attention for starting a universal basic income program.
California lawmakers criticized for travelling to Maui for in-person conference
As many as six California lawmakers could face criticism when they return home after travelling to Maui for an in-person conference during the pandemic.
As many as six California lawmakers could face criticism when they return home after travelling to Maui for an in-person conference during the pandemic.
BLM calls for Newsom to appoint Black woman to fill Harris' Senate seat
“Appointing a Black woman to this seat is nonnegotiable — this must be done,” Black Lives Matter Global Network wrote, directing the Democratic governor to either appoint U.S. Reps. Karen Bass or Barbara Lee to fill the seat for the remainder of Harris’ term.
“Appointing a Black woman to this seat is nonnegotiable — this must be done,” Black Lives Matter Global Network wrote, directing the Democratic governor to either appoint U.S. Reps. Karen Bass or Barbara Lee to fill the seat for the remainder of Harris’ term.
In California, fate of tax hikes depends on who is asking
Voters opted to support the local governments that were closest to them, while narrowly rejecting a blanket statewide property tax increase endorsed by the governor.
Voters opted to support the local governments that were closest to them, while narrowly rejecting a blanket statewide property tax increase endorsed by the governor.
GOP captures second Democratic US House seat in California
Republican Young Kim has defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros in Southern California.
Republican Young Kim has defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros in Southern California.
California could decriminalize psychedelic drugs
A California lawmaker wants the state to decriminalize possession of magic mushrooms and other psychedelics as part of an agenda to ratchet down the war on drugs.
A California lawmaker wants the state to decriminalize possession of magic mushrooms and other psychedelics as part of an agenda to ratchet down the war on drugs.