Opponents file lawsuit targeting medication abortions

The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance for Defending Freedom, which was also involved in the Mississippi case that led to Roe v. Wade being overturned.

US moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing

The Biden administration says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s high office should shield him from a lawsuit over his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, making a turnaround from Joe Biden’s passionate campaign trail denunciations of the prince over the brutal slaying.

Pelosi to step down from Democratic leadership, will continue serving in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will step aside and not seek a leadership role in the new Congress. The longtime San Francisco representative’s decision comes a day after Republicans officially took control of the House.

Erotic Storytelling Hour holds Trans Awareness Week edition

Erotic Storytelling Hour is put on monthly by San Francisco's Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District. This month they held a Trans Awareness Week edition.

Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership role; plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to either seek another term as the Democratic leader or to step aside has been widely anticipated.

SF Examiner apologizes for bullseye over Supervisor Dean Preston's face

The San Francisco Examiner is facing criticism after a bullseye was edited over supervisor Dean Preston's face. The image sparked disapproval from a number of groups and readers. Some even said it could incite violence.

San Francisco Supervisor Mar concedes to Joel Engardio in District 4 race

San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar has conceded to his opponent in his bid for reelection. Mar, the incumbent candidate, made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter. 

Election 2022: Republicans win slim majority in House

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control.

Vote counting enters 2nd week, several South Bay races still too close to call

A week after Election Day, and several South Bay races are still too close to call. Among the, the race for Santa Clara County sheriff, and San Jose mayor.

McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.

A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history

Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.

Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters urges patience as ballots are counted

Mail-in ballots have to be physically taken out of the envelope by someone and then each ballot has to be checked for signatures and errors before being submitted to the counting machine.

Live midterm election results: Key races for governor around the U.S.

Voters in 36 states are casting ballots for governor in the 2022 midterm elections. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.

Voting ballots found tossed in ravine miles from where they were mailed; authorities investigating

Local and federal investigators are trying to determine how roughly two dozen ballots were apparently stolen last week. The voting materials, and other mail, were found miles from where it was mailed.

Biden says there’s still not enough votes to codify abortion rights

Although Democrats will hold on to control of the Senate after midterm elections, they're still likely to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any abortion rights laws.

Live midterm election results: Key U.S. Senate races

In 2022, a total of 35 U.S. Senate seats are up for election. Here's a state-by-state look at results in key races.