Governor Gavin Newsom could sign a controversial fast food worker bill into law
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Assembly Bill 257 was narrowly passed in the state assembly and Senate this week. Newsom has 30 days to sign the bill, which would create an independent council to set standards across the fast food industry on workplace conditions and wages, a first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Trump FBI search: DOJ files on possible 'special master' appointment for Mar-a-Lago docs
The Department of Justice Tuesday filed its response opposing the appointment of a "special master" to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
The Department of Justice Tuesday filed its response opposing the appointment of a "special master" to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Oakland candidates for mayor meet in forum
Oakland's 10 mayoral candidates met Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public heard firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing, homelessness and more. The candidates were Gregory Hodge, Treva Reid, Loren Taylor, Seneca Scott, John Reimann, Peter Y. Liu, Tyron Jordan, Sheng Thao, Allyssa Victory, and Ignacio De La Fuente. The debate was moderated by KTVU's LaMonica Peters and KQED's Brian Watt
Oakland's 10 mayoral candidates met Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public heard firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing, homelessness and more. The candidates were Gregory Hodge, Treva Reid, Loren Taylor, Seneca Scott, John Reimann, Peter Y. Liu, Tyron Jordan, Sheng Thao, Allyssa Victory, and Ignacio De La Fuente. The debate was moderated by KTVU's LaMonica Peters and KQED's Brian Watt
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
California OKs bill to protect workers who use pot at home
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
'Fund the police': Biden outlines crime plan, pushes assault weapons ban
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Democrats and Republicans worked together in a rare effort to pass gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas.
Oakland's mayoral candidates debate in live forum
Oakland's mayoral candidates will spar Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public will hear firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing and homelessness.
Oakland's mayoral candidates will spar Tuesday evening in a live forum. The public will hear firsthand what the candidates have to say about senior healthcare, housing and homelessness.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
10th candidate added to November ballot in Oakland Mayor's race
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
After a mix-up involving the signatures required to run for Mayor, Allyssa Victory is now on the November 8th ballot as a candidate for Oakland Mayor.
Beto O'Rourke temporarily off campaign trail due to 'bacterial infection'
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
Events for Beto O'Rourke's gubernatorial campaign are being postponed while he recovers from a bacterial infection.
San Francisco supervisor candidate who called Jewish journalist 'Nazi' booted from ballot
A San Francisco supervisor whose address was being questioned as she ran for District 4 and who referred to a Jewish journalist as a NAZI, was dropped on Friday from the ballot.
A San Francisco supervisor whose address was being questioned as she ran for District 4 and who referred to a Jewish journalist as a NAZI, was dropped on Friday from the ballot.
Gov. Newsom vs Gov. Abbott in Twitter battle over gas-powered cars, abortions
California Gov. Newsom tangled with Texas Gov. Abbott' on Twitter over abortions and cars.
California Gov. Newsom tangled with Texas Gov. Abbott' on Twitter over abortions and cars.
Bay Area drivers react to California's phasing out of gas-powered vehicles
Bay Area drivers offered mixed reaction on Thursday to a move by state regulators to begin phasing out gas fueled by vehicles by 2035.
Bay Area drivers offered mixed reaction on Thursday to a move by state regulators to begin phasing out gas fueled by vehicles by 2035.
Rep. Tom McClintock's wife dies after taking herbal remedy: report
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
The wife of a congressman from the Sacramento area died reportedly after ingesting an herbal supplement that is marketed for controlling diabetes and helping with weight loss.
Republican Mehmet Oz's bid for Senate possible Muslim first, but it's 'complicated'
While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”
While some in the Muslim community aren’t aware Dr. Mehmet Oz is Muslim, others suggest that faith doesn't matter “if you're not on the right side of the issues.”
More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
At least 2 candidates left out of Oakland mayoral race due to city clerk error
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
At least two people will miss an already crowded race for Oakland mayor because the city clerk's office gave out inaccurate materials to potential candidates, city officials admitted Wednesday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill allowing safe injection sites in California, including Los Angeles
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.
California is shutting the door on safe injection sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland.