Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island

President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

What is Santa Clara County's Measure A?

Santa Clara County’s Measure A is a five-eighths cent (0.625%) general sales tax for five years.

Prop. 50's push to redistrict California: How rare is this ask from voters?

States typically redraw their congressional districts every 10 years, following the completion of the U.S. census. But with the Nov. 4 Special Election, Californians are being asked whether to allow for a rare mid-decade action to redistrict.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Affordable Care Act subsidies at risk as government shutdown drags on

As the government shutdown stretches into another week, concern is rising among people who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act — including Covered California enrollees — as some federal subsidies are set to expire.

CHP vehicle damaged by shrapnel from live-fire demo over I-5 freeway

The CHP filed an internal report on the incident, with a recommendation to conduct an additional review into the planning, communication and coordination concerning the c

Oakland's 'No Kings' protest draws more than 10,000 to Lake Merritt

Indivisible East Bay, which helped organize the event, says more than 10,000 people marched peacefully from Wilma Chan Park, through Downtown Oakland, before gathering at the Lake Merritt amphitheater.

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

Faith leaders condemn Trump's threat of sending National Guard to San Francisco

Black faith leaders in San Francisco are denouncing the Trump administration’s suggestion to deploy the National Guard to the city, calling the idea unacceptable and dangerous.

SFMTA announces closures, service changes ahead of Saturday 'No Kings' protests

Ahead of the planned "No Kings" protests being held across the Bay and the country this weekend are expected to have some major impacts on commuters. The San Francisco Mass Transit Authority on Friday issued travel guidelines for drivers or commuters planning to traverse the region on Saturday.