Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign Friday

Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign Friday.

Rep. Adam Schiff, censured by GOP-led House, raises $8.1 million for his California Senate race

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate campaign said Wednesday that the California Democrat had raised $8.1 million over the past three months, a period that includes his recent censure by the Republican-led House.

Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate Florida's transport of migrants to California

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Florida’s transport of migrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere.

First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify

With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.

East Bay trauma centers see 180% increase in gun injuries compared to pre-pandemic years

Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.

Former New York Mayor de Blasio and wife announce separation, but not divorce

Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job.

These new California laws took effect in July

A bump in gas prices, relief for toll penalties, and sealing of criminal records are just some of the new laws that went into effect in California this July.

Andrew Yang's Forward Party woos independents
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Andrew Yang is capitalizing on the surprise success of his 2020 presidential run by starting the Forward Party as an alternative to the Democratics and Republican parties. The party is appealing to moderates and independents in 12 states, including California, as they run in local races.

Supreme Court nixes student loan forgiveness
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The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that President Biden's policy to cancel debts of up to $20,000 owed by college students was unconstitutional. Six states had sued to nulify the HEROES Act.

Rep. George Santos appears in federal court on fraud and money laundering charges

Santos faces charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.

California’s Black reparations task force concludes its historic 2 years of work

Members of California’s Black reparations task force presented their historic two-year report to state lawmakers Thursday, challenging critics to read the hefty tome and reconsider redress for the descendants of slavery.

Gov. Newsom signs interim budget on BART, vowing to give public transit $5.1 billion

Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART. 

California watchdog will curb gas price spikes with new law in effect

California Gov. Gavin Newsom took time on Tuesday to commend the legislature for enacting a groundbreaking law aimed at curbing the oil industry and preventing excessive price hikes, with provisions to penalize producers when deemed necessary.

'Massive amount' of intelligence ignored by FBI, Homeland Security before Jan. 6, Senate report says

A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.