With Cuomo out, 9 women now serving as governors in US

Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.

Kathy Hochul becomes New York's first female governor

Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York at the stroke of midnight Tuesday, taking control of a state government desperate to get back to business after months of distractions over sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo.

Over 300 California recall election ballots discovered in suspect's vehicle alongside gun, drugs

Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.

Biden says US evacuation from Kabul is accelerating

President Joe Biden plans to provide a public update on Afghanistan later Sunday. Earlier, he met with his national security team.

Tolling begins on new I-680 Express Lanes in Contra Costa County

Tolling operations began Friday morning for a new 11-mile express lane on southbound Interstate Highway 680 from Martinez to Walnut Creek.

Former president Donald Trump holds a rally in Cullman, Alabama
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Former president Donald Trump held a rally in Cullman, Alabama on Saturday in an effort to help Rep. Mo Brooks win reelection.

Judge says California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional

A California Superior Court Judge dealt a blow to ride-share companies Uber and Lyft Friday, ruling that Prop 22, which categorized ride-share drivers as independent contractors, violates the state constitution.

Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional

A judge Friday struck down a California ballot measure that exempted Uber and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.

Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, sentenced in domestic abuse case

A political strategist and former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom was sentenced this week to a six-year, no contact order for domestic violence against his wife and daughter at a Napa Valley resort last year. 

US troops pull infant over barbed wire-topped wall at Kabul airport

Onlookers at the Kabul airport videoed the moment an American soldier reached over a barbed wire-topped wall to pull up an infant being held above a crowd of refugees.

Republicans focus on Newsom, avoid Elder in third recall debate

In the third Republican recall debate, Kevin Faulconer, John Cox and Kevin Kiley once again trained their attacks on Governor Gavin Newsom: particularly his handling of the pandemic.

Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill

Republicans are now back on a path to pass new elections laws in Texas before the current special session ends on Sept. 5.

Larry Elder denies allegations from ex-fiancee who said he brandished gun at her

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder (R) is denying allegations that surfaced Thursday from his former fiancee, who told Politico that he brandished a gun at her back when they were together in 2015.

Former Afghan soccer player now in Bay Area fears for those under Taliban rule

An Afghan woman now living in the Bay Area said her family back home received a text message purportedly from the Taliban threatening to harm her loved ones as the militant group asserts control over the country, after a near-complete takeover.

Santa Clara County Sheriff rejects San Jose mayor's call to resign

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday responded to the San Jose mayor's call for her to resign by saying she welcomes any and all inquiries into her office, adding in a roundabout way that she has no intention to step down.

Doug Ose drops out California recall election citing health conditions

Former GOP Congressman Doug Ose announced Tuesday he is dropping out of the California governor recall election after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.

‘Pulse of the People,’ a FOX town hall series, kicks off Monday with Senator Alex Padilla

FOX 11 and KTVU will co-host a "Pulse of the People" town hall with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. PT. You can watch the event live on FOX 11, foxla.com and FOX 11's YouTube page.