California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in governor's race
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis officially launched her campaign on Monday to become the state's next governor. Kounalakis made the announcement, the first to do so, in what’s expected to be a crowded field of challengers in the 2026 race to replace Gavin Newsom.
Don Lemon terminated by CNN: ‘I am stunned’
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
“After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," Don Lemon revealed Monday on social media.
Rally scheduled in support of DA Price at courthouse
Alameda County residents organized a rally in support of District Attorney Pamela Price on Sunday.
Alameda County residents organized a rally in support of District Attorney Pamela Price on Sunday.
Citizenship no longer required to be CA peace officer
The San Francisco Police Department no longer requires peace officer applicants to be U.S. citizens, according to officials.
The San Francisco Police Department no longer requires peace officer applicants to be U.S. citizens, according to officials.
DA Alvin Bragg, House Republicans end fight over Donald Trump's criminal case
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
House Republicans started scrutinizing Bragg’s investigation into Donald Trump weeks before he was indicted on 34 criminal charges.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
California could protect sex assault victims facing lawsuits
California lawmakers voted Thursday to protect sexual assault survivors from retaliatory lawsuits, years after a former state lawmaker sued a woman over her sexual misconduct allegations against him.
California lawmakers voted Thursday to protect sexual assault survivors from retaliatory lawsuits, years after a former state lawmaker sued a woman over her sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Radio host Larry Elder announces 2024 GOP bid for president
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder, who sought to replace the California governor in a failed 2021 recall effort, announced Thursday he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
The Supreme Court fight over abortion pill mifepristone: What's next?
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.
What is mifepristone, how did this case get to the Supreme Court, and what could happen next? Here's what you need to know.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
Biden, Harris release 2022 tax returns
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
Senate Republicans won't support temporarily replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Democratic leaders in the Senate say they’re open to replacing her until she’s able to get back to Washington, but they’ll need Republican votes to do that. Now Republicans in the Senate are saying they’re not going along with that plan.
Democratic leaders in the Senate say they’re open to replacing her until she’s able to get back to Washington, but they’ll need Republican votes to do that. Now Republicans in the Senate are saying they’re not going along with that plan.
Senate Republicans won't support temporarily replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Senate Republicans say they will not support replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee. Last week, 89-year-old Feinstein asked to be temporarily replaced as she recovers from health issues. Democratic leaders in the Senate say they?re open to replacing her until she?s able to get back to Washington, but they?ll need Republican votes to do that.
Senate Republicans say they will not support replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee. Last week, 89-year-old Feinstein asked to be temporarily replaced as she recovers from health issues. Democratic leaders in the Senate say they?re open to replacing her until she?s able to get back to Washington, but they?ll need Republican votes to do that.
House Speaker McCarthy rounds 100 days in office, faces tough road ahead
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is performing the role as speaker — second in line to the presidency — but the Republican leader allied with Donald Trump remains stubbornly limited in action because of his uneasy grip on the gavel.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is performing the role as speaker — second in line to the presidency — but the Republican leader allied with Donald Trump remains stubbornly limited in action because of his uneasy grip on the gavel.
Santa Clara city councilmember Becker to be arraigned on perjury charge
A criminal grand jury has indicted Santa Clara City Councilman Anthony Becker for allegedly lying to a civil grand jury.
A criminal grand jury has indicted Santa Clara City Councilman Anthony Becker for allegedly lying to a civil grand jury.
Supreme Court temporarily keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
Justice Thomas failed to report real estate deal with Texas mega donor
Conservative mega-donor Harlan Crow purchased three properties belonging to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never reported, according
Conservative mega-donor Harlan Crow purchased three properties belonging to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his family, in a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never reported, according
Romney gets 1st likely challenger in ’24 Utah Senate primary
A potential challenger to Republican first-term Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah took a major step Thursday toward jumping into next year’s race, expected to be one of the GOP’s hardest-fought primary contests in 2024.
A potential challenger to Republican first-term Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah took a major step Thursday toward jumping into next year’s race, expected to be one of the GOP’s hardest-fought primary contests in 2024.
California State Capitol evacuated
The California Highway Patrol notified lawmakers and staff at the state Capitol this morning of a credible threat and put the building and its grounds on lockdown for nearly an hour. The CHP said the person who made the threat was involved in two shootings just last night.
The California Highway Patrol notified lawmakers and staff at the state Capitol this morning of a credible threat and put the building and its grounds on lockdown for nearly an hour. The CHP said the person who made the threat was involved in two shootings just last night.
Appellate Court preserves access to abortion drug, but with more restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be used and said it could not be dispensed by mail.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be used and said it could not be dispensed by mail.