Nikki Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 presidential bid against Trump
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
Nikki Haley once vowed not to step in the way if Trump ran for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024. But on Wednesday, she’ll become the first major Republican candidate to enter the race against him.
California attorney general’s wife to lead DOJ oversight
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife will lead a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s wife will lead a legislative subcommittee that oversees his budget.
Lawsuit accuses Oakland city officials of cover-up, files to overturn mayoral election
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.
Trial set for next month to determine winner of OUSD school board race
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
Assemblywoman Mia Bonta's new role raising ethical questions
Questions about ethics are being raised about the new role for California Attorney General Rob Bonta's wife.
Questions about ethics are being raised about the new role for California Attorney General Rob Bonta's wife.
California bill aims to remove statute of limitation from child sex abuse cases
California's law currently states that if a person is sexually abused before the age of 18, they must file a civil claim in court before turning 40 years old.
California's law currently states that if a person is sexually abused before the age of 18, they must file a civil claim in court before turning 40 years old.
US Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in DC elevator; suspect arrested
NEW: Police say a suspect has been arrested after U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator at her Washington, D.C. apartment building.
NEW: Police say a suspect has been arrested after U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator at her Washington, D.C. apartment building.
High school sports group rethinks menstrual cycle questions
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel investigating Trump, AP source says
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman remains in hospital, undergoing tests
The senator's communications director says doctors are running tests and kept him overnight at George Washington University Hospital for observation.
The senator's communications director says doctors are running tests and kept him overnight at George Washington University Hospital for observation.
San Jose City Council gets "F" in policing from advocacy group
This is the 2nd year Sacred Heart Community Service has issued a report on San Jose's policing. The committee gave the council a failing grade, but the city council says progress is being made and there’s still more work to do.
This is the 2nd year Sacred Heart Community Service has issued a report on San Jose's policing. The committee gave the council a failing grade, but the city council says progress is being made and there’s still more work to do.
San Francisco supervisor apologizes for giving protester middle finger at Tyre Nichols rally
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton issued a statement on Wednesday that included an apology for an incident at a recent protest where he gives someone the middle finger.
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton issued a statement on Wednesday that included an apology for an incident at a recent protest where he gives someone the middle finger.
Bay Area transit: Off a financial cliff?
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.
California proposal would reinstate prisoners’ voting rights
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
Mitt Romney scolds George Santos at SOTU: 'You don't belong here'
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
“I didn’t expect that he’d be standing there, trying to shake hands with every senator and the president of the United States,” Senator Mitt Romney told reporters.
'Pro-life Spiderman' taken into custody after scaling former Chase tower in Phoenix
23-year-old Maison DesChamps, who calls himself "Pro-Life Spiderman," climbed the 40-story building, which is one of the tallest in the city.
23-year-old Maison DesChamps, who calls himself "Pro-Life Spiderman," climbed the 40-story building, which is one of the tallest in the city.
Biden's State of the Union speech changes some people's impressions at SF watch party
Biden's State of the Union changes some people's minds at San Francisco watch party.
Biden's State of the Union changes some people's minds at San Francisco watch party.
State of the Union special guests include Tyre Nichols' family, Bono, and more
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
This year's guests are said to "personify issues or themes to be addressed by the President in his speech."
Billionaire Koch network to oppose Trump in 2024
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
The Koch network joins a list of prominent Republican donors distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump.
Sorry, not sorry: Some 1/6 rioters change tune after apology
Appearing before a federal judge after pleading guilty to a felony charge in the deadly Capitol riot, former West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans expressed remorse for letting down his family and his community, saying he made a “crucial mistake.”
Appearing before a federal judge after pleading guilty to a felony charge in the deadly Capitol riot, former West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans expressed remorse for letting down his family and his community, saying he made a “crucial mistake.”