California wildfires so far in 2021 greatly exceed 2020 levels
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
Republican Lanhee Chen launches bid for state controller
Lanhee Chen wants to do what no Republican has done in California since 2006—win a statewide office. The Hoover Institution fellow, Stanford lecturer and GOP policy advisor announced his run for state controller.
Lanhee Chen wants to do what no Republican has done in California since 2006—win a statewide office. The Hoover Institution fellow, Stanford lecturer and GOP policy advisor announced his run for state controller.
Residential solar owners could avoid paying for proposed PG&E rate increase
Many customers and consumer advocates are still reeling from PG&E's $3.6 billion rate increase, filed last Wednesday, a request that would hit your monthly bill in a noticeable way.
Many customers and consumer advocates are still reeling from PG&E's $3.6 billion rate increase, filed last Wednesday, a request that would hit your monthly bill in a noticeable way.
New South San Francisco Caltrain station is 50% over budget and 30 months late
The opening of Caltrain's new station in South San Francisco is now set for November, meaning Caltrain expects the project to finish 50% over budget and two and a half years late.
The opening of Caltrain's new station in South San Francisco is now set for November, meaning Caltrain expects the project to finish 50% over budget and two and a half years late.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Recall timing works to bring out the Democratic base for Gov. Newsom, politics professor says
Recall timing works in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan, because it comes just one week after Labor Day, when families are back from vacations and celebrations bring Democratic politicians and labor supporters together that can help get out the base.
Recall timing works in favor of Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan, because it comes just one week after Labor Day, when families are back from vacations and celebrations bring Democratic politicians and labor supporters together that can help get out the base.
Reps. Greene, Gaetz invite Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Four members of Congress, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, and Rep. Matt Gaetz, of Florida, have invited pop icon Britney Spears to testify before Congress.
Garland halts federal executions, orders review of protocols
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months.
The Justice Department is halting federal executions after a historic use of capital punishment by the Trump administration, which carried out 13 executions in six months.
Newsom to face recall election on Sept. 14
California has scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. The date was set after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot.
California has scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. The date was set after election officials certified that enough valid petition signatures had been turned in to qualify the election for the ballot.
Biden announces $37M grant to help Sonoma County with wildfire mitigation
President Joe Biden met with governors from Western states Wednesday to discuss what is shaping up to be a torrid wildfire season and announce among other things that Sonoma County will be receiving $37 million in wildfire mitigation funds.
President Joe Biden met with governors from Western states Wednesday to discuss what is shaping up to be a torrid wildfire season and announce among other things that Sonoma County will be receiving $37 million in wildfire mitigation funds.
Richmond City Council votes to retain city manager, city attorney despite mayor's accusations
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to allow two city officials to remain in office after Mayor Tom Butt accused them of improperly using public funds for an ethics investigation.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves gun violence reduction initiatives
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the initiative included two first-of-its kind proposals: "mandatory gun insurance, and mandatory gun ownership fees."
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the initiative included two first-of-its kind proposals: "mandatory gun insurance, and mandatory gun ownership fees."
California AG's wife among those seeking his Assembly seat
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
California advances decriminalizing psychedelic substances
California has moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an outdated remnant of the War on Drugs.
California has moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an outdated remnant of the War on Drugs.
Newsom sues his secretary of state to get party affiliation on recall ballot
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.
California Democrats reportedly seek to alter recall laws again
Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom.
Democrats want the option to speed things up to take advantage of what they see as favorable conditions for Newsom.
Trump takes stage in Ohio, repeats false election claims
Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.
Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.
California budget boosts health care for older immigrants by $1.3 billion
California will soon pay the health care bills for low-income people 50 and older who are living in the country illegally as part of an expansion of Medicaid.
California will soon pay the health care bills for low-income people 50 and older who are living in the country illegally as part of an expansion of Medicaid.
Gov. Newsom earmarks $12 billion for homeless and housing projects
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.
Newsom extends eviction ban, state to pay off back rent for tenants
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.