San Francisco tech titan takes strong stand for Prop C

The signs of economic success can be found in the construction cranes in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood.

Ballot measure seeks to rebuild aging seawall along San Francisco waterfront

Along the San Francisco waterfront, all that is keeping the bay, at bay, is the Embarcadero Seawall. But the three and a half-mile barrier that runs from AT&T Park to Fisherman's Wharf is getting old and starting to show its 100- plus years of age.

Feinstein and rival de Leon, both Democrats, set to have moderated discussion

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and fellow Democrat Kevin de Leon are facing off Wednesday in their only scheduled moderated discussion ahead of Election Day.

Candidates for California governor clash on environmental issues

A recent survey shows that 56 percent of those likely to cast a ballot in the November election said candidates’ positions on environmental issues are “very important” in determining who they would support for California governor.  

Transcript: Sit down interview with John Cox

Partial transcript of KTVU's interview with California gubernatorial candidate John Cox.

Transcript: Sit down interview with Gavin Newsom

Partial transcript of KTVU's interview with California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom.

California candidates for governor clash over transportation issues

With less than a month before the November election, transportation issues, such as how to pay for repairs to California’s crumbing roads and bridges, and the value of the state’s high-speed rail project, have put gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox at odds. 

Governor candidates spar on vision for California

Republican John Cox entered the only scheduled debate in the campaign for California governor on Monday as an underdog in need of a race-altering breakthrough. He didn't get it.

California ballot initiative seeks to end $77B high speed rail project

Opponents of the California gas tax increase passed by state legislators last year on Tuesday proposed a new ballot measure for 2020 to provide money for road repairs and eliminate the state's $77 billion high-speed rail project.

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.