Candidates for California governor agree to radio debate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The candidates for California governor have agreed to a debate, but only on the radio. Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom will square off Oct. 8 on San Francisco public radio station KQED. The station reported Monday that the debate will broadcast at 10 a.m. during its public affairs show called "Forum" and will be offered to other stations around...

Should Oprah run?
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The chorus of calls is growing on social media for Oprah Winfrey to run for U.S. president in 2020 after she gave a stirring acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards last night. But the question is should she run? Would she win? And what does it say about U.S. politics if another media mogul were to enter high-profile politics.

Sessions says he'd be fair as Attorney General, will defy Trump if necessary

Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and order at his confirmation hearing Tuesday, promising that as attorney general he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and the "scourge of radical Islamic terrorism."

Hacking retaliation targets Russian diplomats
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The Obama Administration levied sanctions against Russia for alleged cyber hacking during the presidential election. Jesse Gary reports.

Obama pardons 78, shortens the sentence for 153

HONOLULU (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama has pardoned 78 people and shortened the sentence of 153 others convicted of federal crimes. It's the most number of individual clemencies in a single day by any president.

Michigan recount over, rules federal judge

A federal judge has issued a ruling to dissolve the temporary restraining order of the Michigan recount.

Trump claims millions voted illegally, costing him popular vote

In a series of tweets, President-elect Donald Trump has made the unfounded claim that millions of people voted illegally in the US election, costing him the popular vote.

Trump's Walk of Fame star gets 24-hour security

Donald Trump is getting a lot of security obviously now that he’s President-elect, but did you know his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is also getting a lot of security. The star is all repaired and drawing big crowds after being vandalized last month.

Gavin Newsom tries to ease post-election fears
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The lieutenant governor met with San Francisco high school students. Tara Moriarty reports.

Hillary Clinton concedes defeat in emotional speech

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be speaking to her supporters Wednesday in what will be her first public remarks since her stunning defeat to Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election.

On election night, Hillary Clinton stands under real glass ceiling in NYC

The symbol of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been shattering that proverbial glass ceiling. And on Election Night, she's found one-- literally-- to stand under on what could be the biggest night of her life.

Election Day 2016: Americans choose between Clinton and Trump

A polarized America went to the polls Tuesday to pick its 45th president, choosing to elect either Hillary Clinton as the nation's first female commander in chief or billionaire businessman Donald Trump after a long and rancorous campaign that upended U.S. politics.

Prop 64: Weed legalization
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California voters will decide whether the recreational use of marijuana should be legal.

America chooses between Clinton and Trump for next president

WASHINGTON (AP) — A polarized America went to the polls Tuesday to pick its 45th president, choosing to elect either Hillary Clinton as the nation's first female commander in chief or billionaire businessman Donald Trump after a long and rancorous campaign that upended U.S. politics.

Presidential race: Final push
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making a last-minute pitch for voters the day before Election Day. Political analyst Joe Tuman talks to KTVU News @ 9A about the state of the race.

Mailing in your ballot? What you need to know

Close to 4 million Californians have already cast their ballots in this election thanks to early voting across the state.