Cupertino candidate re-enters race despite health concerns

A Cupertino official is back in the City Council race almost a week after she dropped out due to her health.   

Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.

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.

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.

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.