Buttigieg, Pelosi announce $400M for Golden Gate Bridge improvements

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stood in front of the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, to announce a $400 million federal grant to improve the iconic structure.

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark's daughter arrested in Boston during 'Stop Cop City' protest

The daughter of the second-ranking House Democrat was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer during a protest Saturday night in Boston over Atlanta's planned police training facility.

'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.

Newsom budget would cut some money for flood protection

Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit — a decision disappointing environmental advocates as weeks of powerful storms have caused widespread flooding that damaged homes and washed away roads.

Dueling abortion rights protests held in San Francisco

Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco was taken over by thousands of anti-abortion protesters on Saturday afternoon for this year's March for Life. It marked the first time the annual event has been held since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.

National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal

Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.

Oakland community leaders upset chief put on administrative leave

Community leaders in Oakland, who worked closely with Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in violence prevention efforts, were stunned Friday after learning the city’s top cop was placed on administrative leave.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.

Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit

In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."

Monterey Bay locals come out to see President Biden during flood damage tour

It was a patriotic scene on a picturesque Monterey Bay day. A woman displayed an American flag on Cliff Drive, overlooking Capitola, ahead of a presidential visit.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.

White House defends its delayed disclosure of classified docs found in Biden's home

The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Biden classified documents: Lawyers find more at Wilmington home

The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.

The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter

This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.