Plans to replace disgraced San Jose councilman Omar Torres underway

As councilman Omar Torres waits in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for a bail hearing next week, plans to find his replacement in San Jose city government are taking shape.

Live 2024 Election Results: California Propositions

Californians are voting on several ballot measures, including Prop 36, Prop 3, Prop 33, Prop 6 and Prop 32. Follow along here for live election results.

Harris won’t say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms

California’s approach to crime is a central issue in this election cycle. Crime data shows the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles saw a steady increase in shoplifting between 2021 and 2022, according to a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.

Mass murder threatened against farm bureau over Sonoma Measure J

Laid back Sonoma County is hardly a place one would expect local propositions to turn an idea into a potential bloodbath. But that's exactly why the Sonoma Sheriff's Office is looking deep into such a threat over Measure J. These days, even local politics can lead to threats of mass murder.         

Monday is last day to register to vote in California

Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.

California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate

It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.

Farrell says letter alleging campaign finance misconduct is 'blatant politics'

Three former San Francisco mayors accused candidate Mark Farrell of misusing campaign funds and called for a criminal investigation, in a letter sent to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Monday.

All Alameda County police unions endorse Pamela Price recall

Less than a week after Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his support for recalling Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, all the county's police unions announced they're also in favor of ousting Price. 

Crime reform measure Prop 36 top of mind for voters, as both sides rally

This November, California voters will decide on a tough-on-crime initiative at the ballot box. Prop 36 would roll back critical parts of Prop 47, and strengthen criminal penalties for repeat offenders for drug and theft crimes.

Newsom vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models Sunday.

Newsom vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit.

Gov. Newsom bill aims to lower gas prices for consumers

A bill making its way through a special session of the California legislature could, if passed into law, help lower the price of a gallon of gasoline at the pump.