Mia Bonta leads in runoff election for husband's vacant Assembly seat

Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.

Ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli files paperwork to run again

Dominic Foppoli stepped down as Windsor mayor in May, after being accused of sexual misconduct by at least nine women. But on Wednesday, he filed paperwork suggesting he may want his old job back.

California's recall election: Expert breaks down early ballot returns

With exactly two weeks to go, more than 4 million ballots have been returned in the California recall election of Governor Newsom.

East Bay special election results: no winner yet
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Voters in Oakland and Alameda have not yet heard who won a special election yesterday to replace Rob Bonta, a former assemblymember who was appointed to become California's attorney general by Gov. Newsom. Bonta's wife, Mia Bonta, was considerred the frontrunner.

Voters oppose recalling Newsom in new poll
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A new poll of California voters shows that a slim majority does not favor recalling Gov. Newsom from office. At the same time, analysts are studying data on the ballots that have been returned early, which may offer more hope for Newsom to survive the challenge to his term.

Three San Francisco school board members may face being recalled

Backers of a plan to recall three of San Francisco's school board members say they have reached a milestone 70,000 signatures supporting their efforts. 

California's recall election: Expert breaks down early ballot returns
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With exactly two weeks to go, more than 4 million ballots have been returned in the California recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom. That's according to Political Data Inc.'s ballot tracker.

32-hour work week? Rep. Mark Takano discusses proposal
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The 4-day work week has been a fantasy of millions of American workers. Now, Rep. Mark Takano, a Democrat from Southern California, talks to KTVU about his legislation that would limit many workers to 32 hours of work per week or force their employers to pay overtime.

Monday is last day to register to vote in recall election

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming statewide recall election that could possibly see California Gov. Gavin Newsom end his term early.

Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say

The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.

Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom

The running of the statewide spot comes with just 15 days to go until California’s Sept. 14 recall election, with the latest public opinion polls suggesting that those likely to cast ballots are divided on whether to recall Newsom.

California Senator Josh Becker to speak at 'No on Recall' rally in East Palo Alto

California State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, and other Peninsula elected officials will speak at a noon rally in East Palo Alto Saturday urging a "no" vote on the recall of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Rep. Eric Swalwell shows support for Afghan refugees, mask and vaccine mandates at town hall

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell held his first in-person town hall since the start of the pandemic, facing both supporters and critics at the mask-required outdoor event, held on the Castro Valley High School football field Friday evening.

SoCal Marine identified as one of 13 US servicemembers killed in Kabul airport suicide bombing attack

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem Mae'Lee Grant Nikoui was one of the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in action while stationed at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday.

Texas GOP advances voting bill after Democrats' holdout ends

Texas Republicans advanced new voting restrictions Thursday night after months of protests by Democrats, who after returning from a 38-day walkout are now all but out of ways to stop a bill that includes a ban on drive-thru voting and empowering poll watchers.

Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Bay Area Afghan community reacts to Kabul airport attacks

News spread quickly through the Bay Area Afghan-American community about the suicide bombings that claimed the lives of 13 American service members, and at least 60 Afghans.