VP Harris stops in the Bay Area, discusses climate action in final midterm push

Vice President Harris spoke at San Francisco’s Cowell Theater, as part of a discussion on climate change on the podcast, 'A Matter of Degrees'. Harris told the audience, the battle against climate change is a good opportunity for coalition building.

Weinstein defense can use Governor Newsom's wife’s email at trial, judge says

Jurors in the trial of Harvey Weinstein will be allowed to hear that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, emailed the movie magnate for advice about dealing with the media amid a scandal involving Gavin Newsom two years after Weinstein allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her.

Former SF Giant Hunter Pence endorses Prop J

Former San Francisco Giants star Hunter Pence and his wife, Lexi, have publicly endorsed proposition J. 

Santa Clara candidate for mayor says he's getting violent threats and homophobic taunts

Anthony Becker says Santa Clara News Online is allowing people to make comments that he thinks are dangerous. He says he’s also reached out to the police department, but so far, they haven't responded.

What is on the ballot in California in 2022?

Here are the propositions and key races that voters will see on the California ballot in November.

Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms

Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.

Contra Costa County employees receive threats over election-worker software

A company that makes software for scheduling poll workers is accused of illegally storing personal information on servers in China. Contra Costa County uses the software but election officials said all of its workers' information is safe and secure.

2022 midterm election: what to know about voting in California

The 2022 midterm election is Tuesday, November 8. Here is a resource guide with some helpful links for voting in person or by a ballot mailed to your home in California. 

How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state

With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.

Hillary Clinton visits San Francisco to campaign for Prop 1 abortion rights amendment

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a visit to San Francisco Thursday to campaign for Proposition 1, an effort on the November 8th ballot, that would amend California's constitution to include an individual's right to have an abortion and choose or refuse contraceptives.

San Francisco Mayor Breed held to task over resignation letters at emergency hearing

A contentious, emergency hearing was held Tuesday to examine the mayor of San Francisco's request for appointees to sign undated letters of resignation before their appointments.

Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search

The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.

California governor's race shaping up to be 'non-event'

The midterm elections are four weeks away, but the race that's usually a big draw does not appear likely to motivate many voters this year.