Sanders seeks partial recanvass of Iowa caucus results

A campaign aide confirmed the plans Sunday night, ahead of a Monday deadline for candidates to ask the Iowa Democratic Party to recanvass the results. A recanvass is not a recount, but a check of the vote count to ensure the results were added correctly.

Marin County tax measure for wildfire prevention on March 3 ballot

The Yes on C group says the measure will improve emergency alert and warning systems, improve evacuation routes and infrastructure for quicker evacuations, reduce hazardous vegetation and expand defensible space and fire safety inspections. 

Difference between caucus and primary makes it important for Iowa voters to have 2nd choice

In Iowa, it may be important to have a “second choice” or a backup candidate who you might support during a second round of the caucus, if your favorite doesn’t meet the required 15-percent threshold. 

"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up

The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.

Democrats threaten to boycott next debate over labor dispute

The Democratic National Committee said it is trying to come up with an "acceptable resolution” to the situation so the debate can proceed.

Booker, Buttigieg next up to make Bay Area campaign stops
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Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to attend a Napa Valley dinner in Rutherford tomorrow. Cory Booker has fundraising events in Berkeley and Palo Alto.

Christian Arana, Policy Director of the Latino Community Foundation discusses huge impact of Latino voters in 2020
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A new poll reveals 74% of Latino voters plan to turn out for the March 2020 California primary. Christian Arana, policy director of the Latino Community Foundation discusses key results from the poll.

Former VP Biden, handful of other candidates make campaign stops in the Bay Area

Biden is just one of several Democratic candidates visiting the Bay Area this week. Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg already made stops. Politico reports Senator Cory Booker and Mayor Pete Buttigieg will host fundraising events this weekend.

San Francisco Supervisor and police officer's association have yet to resolve bitter dispute
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Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer was filmed by a KQED reporter Tuesday evening chanting profanities towards the San Francisco Police Officers Association. The SFPOA responded by sending her Dove Soap and a letter, which in part called upon the supervisor to attend a 40 hour bias training to better understand her apparent hatred of police officers. Christien Kafton reports.

Candidates for San Francisco Mayor: London Breed, Robert Jordan and Wilma Pang
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Next week, San Francisco voters will head to the polls to pick a Mayor. This video features the first three candidates of the six total candidates, in alphabetical order, for San Francisco Mayor. KTVU Political Reporter Greg Lee has the story.

San Mateo County voter registration deadline approaching for November election

Registration forms sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Oct. 21. Forms are available at public libraries, city and town halls, post offices, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, county Vote Centers, and the county Registration and Elections Division.

California's vote by mail ballots are now being accepted
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A full month before the November 5 election, California election offices began accepting vote-by-mail ballots on Monday. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports on why election officials say all voters should be watching their mailboxes.

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.