Court lifts hold on seized documents in Mar-a-Lago probe

A federal appeals court has lifted a judge’s hold on the Justice Department’s ability to use classified records seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate in its ongoing criminal investigation.

California to launch nation's first gun violence prevention office

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the new, first in the nation Office of Gun Violence Prevention to deal with the growing crisis.

Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel

Conservative activist Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, her lawyer said Wednesday. 

House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.

Japantown Peace Plaza renovation receives more state funding

The community group working to revitalize and renovate San Francisco Japantown’s Peace Plaza received additional funding to bolster their efforts and ensure the project is completed as they envisioned. 

Migrants sue Gov. Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard relocation 'scheme'

Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.

State Senate bill increasing wages raises concern from Cal State University system

The California legislature recently approved Senate Bill 410, requiring Cal State University or CSU to implement a nine-step, merit-based salary system for its non-faculty staff employees.

New CA law reinstates benefits of veterans discharged under Don't Ask Don't Tell

Military Times reports that 14,000 service men and women were forced out of the military because they admitted their sexual orientation as gay or lesbian under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

They ended wanted pregnancies. Post-Roe, they face new pain.

Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry.

US asks appeals court to lift judge's Mar-a-Lago probe hold

The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court Friday to lift a judge's order that temporarily barred it from reviewing a batch of classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home last month.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions

The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.

Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

Heightened security at Oakland mayoral candidates' forum

Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.

Man convicted of threatening state Sen. Wiener, gun charges

A Contra Costa County Superior Court jury Wednesday convicted a San Ramon man on gun charges and for threatening the life of a state senator from San Francisco, prosecutors said.   

Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds

The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.

State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.

With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

California launches website promoting abortion services

California launched a publicly funded website on Tuesday to promote the state’s abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging.