Abortion rights protesters take to the streets of San Francisco

A long stretch of San Francisco’s Market Street was filled with abortion rights demonstrators Saturday afternoon.

Clarence Thomas: Roe v. Wade leak has 'fundamentally' changed Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the court in 1991 and has long called for Roe v. Wade to be overturned, described the leak as an unthinkable breach of trust.

McConnell, GOP delegation meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine

McConnell's visit to Kyiv is a “strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine” on the 80th day of its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Madison Cawthorn faces primary challengers amid controversies, gaffes

A series of unforced political and personal errors by GOP congressman Madison Cawthorn has brought the forces of big-name Republicans and traditional enemies to bear on his reelection bid in North Carolina.

Donald Trump rallies Pennsylvania Republicans against Dr. Oz challenger for Senate

Sensing a threat in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, Donald Trump has issued a warning that surging Republican candidate Kathy Barnette would upend the GOP’s chances of holding the seat in November.

Supreme Court justices meet for 1st time since leak of draft Roe v. Wade ruling

The court offered no word on what was discussed in the gathering in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room, other than to indicate at least one decision will be announced Monday.

Recall of Antioch mayor dies following allegations of fraud

Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.

California governor backs plan to pay for some abortions

California taxpayers would help pay for abortions for women who can’t afford them under a new spending proposal Newsom announced to prepare for a potential surge of people from other states seeking reproductive care if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

'I chose to get an abortion:' California assemblywoman acknowledges choice as 21-year-old

Democratic Assemblywoman Mia Bonta joins a growing number of public officials, celebrities and musicians who have shared the reasons why they chose to get an abortion.

California lawmaker reveals abortion as more women speak out

A California legislator who is the wife of state Attorney General Rob Bonta disclosed Tuesday that she had an abortion as a 21-year old.

Tesla pledges to cover travel costs for workers seeking out-of-state abortions

The company said Friday in its 2021 “Impact Report” that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings last year to include “travel and lodging support for those who may need to seek health care services that are unavailable in their home state.”

San Jose PD to request new military-style vehicles

San Jose Police to request two new military-style vehicles with strict new reporting requirements due to new state law.

Mother's Day rally for abortion rights held in Marin County

From Berkeley to San Rafael, hundreds gathered at two Bay Area protests in support of abortion rights. Sunday's rally in San Rafael lasted for several hours outside the Marin County Civic Center.