Pelosi nominated by House Democrats to lead them in new Congress
Nancy Pelosi has been nominated by House Democrats to lead them in the new Congress, but she still faces a showdown vote for House speaker when lawmakers convene in January.
Stanford graduate Josh Harder humbled he won 10th Congressional District
Political novice turned Congressman-elect Josh Harder returned from orientation in Washington, D.C., to his California district in the Central Valley on Monday night to greet supporters at a volunteer thank-you party in Modesto.
LGBT triumphs: 2 governorships, at least 9 seats in Congress
LGBT candidates scored a raft of notable midterm election victories -- winning two governorships, at least nine seats in Congress, and their first-ever legislative seats in Indiana, Kansas and Nebraska.
Brian Kemp declares victory; Stacey Abrams isn't conceding
Is Georgia’s battle for governor over yet? The short answer is no. But a day after polls closed, one side has proclaimed victory while the other has asserted a refusal to surrender.
Prop C supporters, opponents react to SF homeless measure approval
San Francisco voters have had their say approving a new tax on some of the city's biggest businesses with the money going to pay for homeless services.
Trump calls reporter 'rude, terrible person' at press conference following midterm elections
President Trump's combative relationship with the media deteriorated further Wednesday with a news conference where he called some reporters rude and accused a PBS reporter of posing a racist question when she asked him about white nationalists.
California propositions: From gas tax to cage-free eggs, Election Day winners and losers
Californians had a dozen propositions to vote on, from rent control to gas taxes, from water bonds to cage-free eggs. Here's a roundup of the winners and losers on Tuesday.
San Francisco's Prop C: Homeless tax wins with 60 percent of the vote
Voters in San Francisco have approved a measure to tax some of the city's wealthiest companies to provide services for the homeless.
Gavin Newsom elected California governor
Democrat Gavin Newsom was elected California governor Tuesday, ensuring harsh criticism and resistance to President Donald Trump will continue from the top official in the nation's most populous state
Trump celebrates GOP gains, threatens House Democrats
As Washington came to grips with its new divided reality, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reveled in his party's Senate victories, mocked members of his own party who lost after not seeking his support and even suggested he may be able to govern more effectively after losing a chamber of Congress.
Oakland's incumbent Libby Schaaf wins second term, first mayor to do so in 16 years
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf won handily on Election Day, becoming the first top city leader to win two terms since Jerry Brown in 2002.
Prop. 3: Californians leaning against borrowing $9 billion for water projects
Californians were leaning against borrowing $9 billion for water projects in a state where water scarcity often pits city dwellers, farmers, anglers and environmentalists against one another.
Californians vote to keep gasoline taxes; Prop 6 expected to generate $52B for roads
Californians voted to keep higher gasoline taxes, rejecting a Republican-backed proposal to repeal a state transportation deal that is expected to pour $52 billion into road and transit upgrades over a decade.
Ted Cruz beats Beto O'Rourke, holds on to U.S. Senate seat
In one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate races in the country, incumbent Republican Sen.Ted Cruz held on to his seat and defeated his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
California voters reject Prop. 10 rent control expansion measure
Californians soundly rejected a costly ballot measure that would have allowed more rent control as a way to alleviate the state's housing crisis.
Bay Area cities say yes to taxing cannabis, Oakland votes to lower rates
Cities and counties around the Bay Area love cannabis, and the tax money that comes with the newly legalized weed.
Measure P: Mountain View approves 'head tax' aimed at Google, big tech
Mountain View’s controversial “head tax” measure, which would dramatically raise business taxes on Google and its other large tech employers, headed to victory victory garnering nearly 70 percent of the vote.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith poised to begin sixth term in office
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is poised to begin her sixth term in office as preliminary election results show her with a double-digit lead against opponent John Hirokawa.
Prop. 5: California rejects measure to expand property tax break
California voters have rejected a ballot measure to expand a property tax break for older homeowners who move, sparing schools and local governments a major revenue loss.
California voters reject measure to limit dialysis company profits
California voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have capped dialysis clinics' profits in an effort to improve patient care.