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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California measure that would make it harder to raise taxes removed from ballot
The measure would have required voters to approve any tax increase passed by the state Legislature, but would also have reversed most tax increases approved since January 2022.
The measure would have required voters to approve any tax increase passed by the state Legislature, but would also have reversed most tax increases approved since January 2022.
Assemblyman Evan Low seeks new state law making recounts automatic in close races
Two months after a recount secured the second spot in the 16th Congressional District race, Assemblyman Evan Low, (D) San Jose, said he's introducing a bill to mandate a recount in razor-close state-wide races.
Two months after a recount secured the second spot in the 16th Congressional District race, Assemblyman Evan Low, (D) San Jose, said he's introducing a bill to mandate a recount in razor-close state-wide races.
5 leading candidates pitch to voters during first SF mayoral debate
On Wednesday night, during the first San Francisco mayoral debate leading up to the November election, the five leading candidates addressed some of the biggest concerns for the future of the city.
On Wednesday night, during the first San Francisco mayoral debate leading up to the November election, the five leading candidates addressed some of the biggest concerns for the future of the city.
Law seeks to eliminate cancer causing chemicals from firefighter protective clothing
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures
Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
CA DOJ makes recommendations to Antioch police after 2021 fatal shooting
The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.
The State Department of Justice is recommending communications improvements at the Antioch police department after a deadly shooting in 2021.
Arizona doctors can come to California to perform abortions under new law signed by Gov. Newsom
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Vince Fong wins special election to finish ousted House Speaker McCarthy’s term
Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member backed by former President Donald Trump, won a special election Tuesday to complete the remainder of McCarthy's term, which runs through January.
Vince Fong, a California State Assembly member backed by former President Donald Trump, won a special election Tuesday to complete the remainder of McCarthy's term, which runs through January.
Domestic violence bill aims to remove CA doctors' mandated reporting to police to increase patient safety
If AB 3127 is passed, California doctors will also be required to offer a referral to a local domestic violence program.
If AB 3127 is passed, California doctors will also be required to offer a referral to a local domestic violence program.
2 East Bay political leaders killed in SoCal car crash
Two East Bay political leaders, Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, were killed in a crash in San Diego County on Friday night, according to friends.
Two East Bay political leaders, Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, were killed in a crash in San Diego County on Friday night, according to friends.
California Republicans want to take financial aid from 'violent' protesters
As campus tensions escalate over student encampments to protest the war in Gaza -- with canceled classes, violent clashes and mass arrests in recent days -- Republican leaders in the California Legislature are calling for the state to use its upcoming budget process to punish demonstrators who they say have gone too far.
As campus tensions escalate over student encampments to protest the war in Gaza -- with canceled classes, violent clashes and mass arrests in recent days -- Republican leaders in the California Legislature are calling for the state to use its upcoming budget process to punish demonstrators who they say have gone too far.
Evan Low wins in Congressional recount, will face Liccardo in November election
State Assemblyman Evan Low will face off against former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo after scoring second place in the primary following a recount.
State Assemblyman Evan Low will face off against former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo after scoring second place in the primary following a recount.
Low leads Simitian as Santa Clara County wraps up recount
A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.
A contentious and highly-politicized recount in Silicon Valley's open congressional race has concluded in Santa Clara County with Assemblymember Evan Low leading Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian by four votes.
Requestor behind District 16 race recount won't be reimbursed
In a cramped, cubicle-filled room inside the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, the painstaking task of a rarely seen recount was done under the gaze of onlookers.
In a cramped, cubicle-filled room inside the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, the painstaking task of a rarely seen recount was done under the gaze of onlookers.
Federal complaint filed against San Jose Congress candidate Sam Liccardo
Silicon Valley congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is facing a complaint with the federal election commission alleging his campaign is coordinating a "dark money" effort to fund a highly-criticized recount in the Congressional District 16 race.
Silicon Valley congressional candidate Sam Liccardo is facing a complaint with the federal election commission alleging his campaign is coordinating a "dark money" effort to fund a highly-criticized recount in the Congressional District 16 race.