Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity

President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.

Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose

A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.

Vote delayed, Democrats struggle to save Biden $3.5T bill

Despite a long night of frantic negotiations, Democrats were unable late Thursday to reach an immediate deal to salvage President Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion government overhaul, forcing leaders to call off promised votes on a related public works bill. Action is to resume Friday.

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.

Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.

House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays

Governor Gavin Newsom signs police reform bills into law
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke in Gardena, California Thursday morning where he signed new policing reforms into law.

Gov. Newsom signs laws aimed at combating state's homeless crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven new laws aimed at addressing the state’s homelessness crisis, pleading with a skeptical public to have patience as the nation’s wealthiest and most populous state struggles to keep people off the streets.

City attorney Dennis Herrera 'thrilled' to leave office to Assemblymember David Chiu

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday she has appointed Assemblymember David Chiu, D-San Francisco, to replace outgoing City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

California EDD still awash in backlogged claims

Though jobs in California are growing at a faster rate than the nation, the hangover from the still ongoing pandemic is still very much with us.

California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees

Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.

Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown

It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.

All California voters will receive mail-in ballots under new law

All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday. 

California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat

GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.

Texas announces audit of 2020 votes after Trump urges review

Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review. 

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump advisers, associates

A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed four advisers and associates to former President Donald Trump who were in contact with him before and during the attack.