JD Vance calls Sen. Alex Padilla 'Jose' during news conference in LA

On June 12, Sen. Padilla was forcibly removed during a news conference with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

These new laws take effect in California on July 1

A series of new laws will go into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer issues to a law seeking to crack down on retail theft, as well as minimum wage hikes in many Bay Area cities.

Bay Area leaders slam Trump's deployment of National Guard to LA

Bay Area leaders are slamming President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to quell protests against ICE raids in the Los Angeles area. 

Swalwell slams Trump's immigration policies at Castro Valley event

East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell slammed President Trump's immigration policies Saturday during his annual "Hike with Your Rep" with constituents in Castro Valley. 

Bill to slash rooftop solar credits passes in State Assembly

The California State Assembly on Tuesday night passed a controversial energy bill that would break a promise to residents who have installed solar panels on their property.

SF Supervisor Joel Engardio will face recall election after signatures verified

It'll now be up to voters in San Francisco's Sunset District to decide whether to remove District Four Supervisor Joel Engardio over his handling of the closure of a two-mile stretch of the Great Highway. City election officials announced Thursday they've verified enough signatures to put a recall measure on the ballot. 

50% of California homeowners are under insured

It turns out that what your homeowners insurance company told you was enough to replace your home is based on a big lie.

Sausalito's housing-crisis struggle: Build 724 units by 2031

Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town.  The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.

California Attorney General calls roundtable on tariff distress

On Friday morning, California business folks met with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to discuss what they face on the front lines of the tariff and trade war imposed on the Golden State. They had plenty to say.

Newsom to sue Trump after Senate blocks California EV rules

The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back. 

California state senator from Riverside cited for DUI near State Capitol

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) is speaking out after she was cited for allegedly driving under the influence just blocks from the Capitol in Sacramento.

'California is under assault:' Newsom blames 'Trump slump' for $12B budget deficit

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit as he placed part of the blame on President Donald Trump. 

California bill could slash rooftop solar credits

More than two million homeowners and businesses in California have rooftop solar panels. A new bill being considered in Sacramento could significantly reduce the credits they receive for the solar energy they generate.

Oakland's newest city council member-elect Charlene Wang lays out ambitious goals

Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.

Loren Taylor takes early lead in Oakland mayoral race; Dist. 2 and Measure A results

Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.  

Former Santa Clara councilman sentenced to jail time after lying to jury

A former councilman for the City of Santa Clara was sentenced to jail time for a conviction for lying to a civil grand jury, Deputy District Attorney Jason Malinsky said on Friday.