California legislators move to give state more federal resources for wildfires
A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.
Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.
Trump deposed in defamation suit filed by E. Jean Carroll
Former President Donald Trump answered questions under oath Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist who says he raped her in the mid-1990s in a department store dressing room.
Republican Attorney General Candidate Nathan Hochman makes campaign stop in Bay Area
Republican candidate for California Attorney General Nathan Hochman brought his bus tour to Walnut Creek, in an effort to get out the vote.
San Francisco DA candidates face off at forum
Four candidates for San Francisco's district attorney faced hundreds of people at a debate Tuesday sponsored by the League of Women Voters and University of San Francisco.
VP Harris stops in the Bay Area, discusses climate action in final midterm push
Vice President Harris spoke at San Francisco’s Cowell Theater, as part of a discussion on climate change on the podcast, 'A Matter of Degrees'. Harris told the audience, the battle against climate change is a good opportunity for coalition building.
Weinstein defense can use Governor Newsom's wife’s email at trial, judge says
Jurors in the trial of Harvey Weinstein will be allowed to hear that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, emailed the movie magnate for advice about dealing with the media amid a scandal involving Gavin Newsom two years after Weinstein allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her.
Former SF Giant Hunter Pence endorses Prop J
Former San Francisco Giants star Hunter Pence and his wife, Lexi, have publicly endorsed proposition J.
Santa Clara candidate for mayor says he's getting violent threats and homophobic taunts
Anthony Becker says Santa Clara News Online is allowing people to make comments that he thinks are dangerous. He says he’s also reached out to the police department, but so far, they haven't responded.
What is on the ballot in California in 2022?
Here are the propositions and key races that voters will see on the California ballot in November.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Contra Costa County employees receive threats over election-worker software
A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.
2022 midterm election: what to know about voting in California
The 2022 midterm election is Tuesday, November 8. Here is a resource guide with some helpful links for voting in person or by a ballot mailed to your home in California.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
Hillary Clinton visits San Francisco to campaign for Prop 1 abortion rights amendment
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a visit to San Francisco Thursday to campaign for Proposition 1, an effort on the November 8th ballot, that would amend California's constitution to include an individual's right to have an abortion and choose or refuse contraceptives.
State Bar complaint filed against SF interim D.A. Jenkins by retired judge
A retired judge has filed a State Bar complaint against interim San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Trump as hearing shows new Capitol riot evidence
The House Jan. 6 committee has subpoenaed Donald Trump for his testimony about the 2021 Capitol attack.
Nury Martinez resigns from LA City Council following backlash over leaked audio tapes
Following backlash over racially charged remarks, Nury Martinez has resigned from the Los Angeles City Council.
San Francisco Mayor Breed held to task over resignation letters at emergency hearing
A contentious, emergency hearing was held Tuesday to examine the mayor of San Francisco's request for appointees to sign undated letters of resignation before their appointments.
Voters in key battleground states will decide on ballot proposals that could reshape voting rights in 2024
Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election.