California eyes banning loitering for prostitution arrests

California lawmakers are sending Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would bar police from making arrests on a charge of loitering for prostitution, the author of the bill announced Monday.

Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control

The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.

Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics

A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.

Minnesota pro-life organization vandalized, perpetrator takes credit online

A south Minneapolis pro-life organization had its building vandalized Wednesday night, and the alleged perpetrators are apparently taking credit for the act online.

Congressman Swalwell in San Lorenzo to support LGBTQ+ community

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell offered his support to members of the LGBTQ community at the San Lorenzo Library offering a message to stand against hate.

Political leaders honor Norman Mineta at memorial service in San Jose

More than 800 people, including former President Bill Clinton, paid their respects to San Jose's native son, Norman Mineta, at a public memorial service Thursday morning at San Jose Civic.

Santa Clara sheriff candidate charged for alleged lies about law enforcement experience

A 48-year-old Cupertino woman who ran for the position of Santa Clara County sheriff in the primary election earlier this month has been charged with perjury for allegedly saying she had the law enforcement experience required to qualify for the job, prosecutors said Thursday.

Alameda County Sheriff-Elect Yesenia Sanchez is 1st Latina to hold the office

Alameda County Sheriff-elect Yesenia Sanchez says she did not expect to win the election outright to unseat the incumbent candidate with 16 years on the job. She makes history to become the first woman and Latina to hold the office.

New Latina San Mateo County Sheriff makes history

Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus is a Latina who just made history as the first-female sheriff since San Mateo County was established in 1856.

San Jose honors Norman Y. Mineta with tributes in his hometown

Under the San Jose City Hall Rotunda Wednesday, a public light on the private grieving of the Mineta family. One by one, dignitaries and old friends rose, stood at the microphone, and paid respects.

Abortion amendment moving quickly in California legislature

A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would explicitly ban the state from denying or interfering with abortions or contraceptives cleared two legislative committees in a single day.

Synagogue challenges new Florida abortion law, claiming it violates religious rights of Jewish people

A synagogue has filed a lawsuit claiming Florida's new law that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jewish people. It's the second challenge to the state's abortion ban recently signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, which is set to take effect next month.

Jan. 6 hearing: Capitol officer recounts 'war scene' in her testimony

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers Thursday night the "war scene" that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Capitol Riot evidence video: A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time

Promised: New footage. New testimony. New and damning revelations designed to eliminate all doubt. Hired to package it all for the airwaves: A former network news president.

Crime concerns play major role in California primary

The issue of crime was consistently one of the top issues for California voters in polls ahead of the June primary, and it was the major topic in nationally watched races in the state. 

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Donald Trump set to undergo questioning in July for NY civil probe

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state's highest court to step in.