Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36
A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony."
1st in the nation A.I. safety bill passes CA Senate, headed to Governor's desk
The bill aims to safeguard society from A.I. being used to conduct cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, or create biological, chemical or nuclear weapons.
StubHub settles ticket refund complaint, pays out $20M to California consumers
StubHub is one of the most commonly used resellers when it comes to events and concert tickets, but the company was accused of failing to offer timely refunds to California consumers for events that were canceled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protestors interrupt Nancy Pelosi interview during live 'Late Show' broadcast in Chicago
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi faced interruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters during a live broadcast of the “Late Show" with Stephen Colbert in Chicago.
DNC 2024: California delegation will be front and center
California Democrats met Monday morning over breakfast to talk about the week ahead and their excitement for this process. California boasts the largest delegation at nearly 500 strong.
Bizarre laws in California that could get you into trouble
If you're in Los Angeles, leave the moths alone and in Arcadia, Peacocks have the right of way.
Rep. Barbara Lee meets with organizations fighting for public safety and violence prevention
Congresswoman Barbara Lee visited with the organizations receiving federal funding in a roundtable discussion about public safety.
California sheriff featured in Kamala Harris campaign ad decries use of image: 'I do not support her'
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux criticized Kamala Harris for using his image without permission in a political ad.
Longtime critic calls for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
Convicted murderer's death penalty overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct
A convicted murderer from the East Bay who has been on death row for 33 years must now either be released or retried because of prosecutorial misconduct.
Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses VP Kamala Harris for president
Gavin Newsom endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election, essentially laying to rest any rumors of him seeking the presidential nomination.
Bay Area lawmaker weighs in on Biden's future as calls to drop out grow
Will he or won’t he stay in the race?
San Francisco firefighter's union hosts mayoral debate
The five mayoral candidates for San Francisco will hold another debate on Thursday morning.
Adam Schiff calls for Biden to drop out of race for President
A California congressman is calling for incumbent President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential race, a campaign spokesperson for Adam Schiff confirmed to KTVU.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch team up for a new podcast
Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is teaming up with his longtime agent, but also Gov. Gavin Newsom for a new podcast.
Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees."
Newsom defends progressive values, says they’re an ‘antidote’ to populism on the right
The political tone of Newsom’s speech was not surprising given his role as one of the Biden campaign’s top surrogates, which has made him a target of Republicans who have repeatedly held up California as an example of Democrats’ mismanagement.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Agreement reached in California 2024 state budget with department cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on Saturday that closes a $46.8 deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.
The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor
A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.