Rep. Barbara Lee on voting rights
Rep. Barbara Lee discusses voting rights and how this should not be a partisan issue.
Rep. Barbara Lee discusses voting rights and how this should not be a partisan issue.
Universal health care bill advances in California Assembly
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation's most populous state and replacing it with a government-run plan that they promised would never deny anyone the care they need.
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation's most populous state and replacing it with a government-run plan that they promised would never deny anyone the care they need.
California makes it easier to hire teachers amid shortages
California is making it easier for school districts to hire teachers and other employees amid staffing shortages brought on by the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the governor said Tuesday.
California is making it easier for school districts to hire teachers and other employees amid staffing shortages brought on by the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the governor said Tuesday.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reflects on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
One year after protesters loyal to former President Trump sought to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election, Rep, Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) reflects on what he witnessed that day.
One year after protesters loyal to former President Trump sought to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election, Rep, Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) reflects on what he witnessed that day.
San Jose may allow undocumented immigrants the right to vote
A new proposal in San Jose would allow undocumented immigrants the right to vote in local elections.
A new proposal in San Jose would allow undocumented immigrants the right to vote in local elections.
What is the filibuster? Senate rules and calls for change explained
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
The Senate filibuster is a long-standing practice used to delay or prevent a vote. It can only be stopped if 60 senators vote to end debate in a procedure called “cloture.”
Rachael Rollins becomes 1st Black woman named US attorney for Massachusetts
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Rachel Rollins is the first Black woman to ever serve as a U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts.
Gov. Newsom proposes $2.7 billion to battle spread of COVID
Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced the state is proposing to spend $2.7 billion on expanded efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced the state is proposing to spend $2.7 billion on expanded efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Harry Reid memorial brings nation's top Democrats to Las Vegas
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are scheduled to speak during an invitation-only memorial in Las Vegas.
Gov. Newsom activates National Guard to assist with COVID testing sites
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he was activating California's National Guard to help with additional COVID-19 testing facilities and capacity as cases from the omicron variant continue to surge.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he was activating California's National Guard to help with additional COVID-19 testing facilities and capacity as cases from the omicron variant continue to surge.
Rally held in Oakland to remember Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
US at risk of 'losing our precious democracy,' Jimmy Carter says in op-ed
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
On the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, former President Jimmy Carter has a dire warning about the state of the country’s democracy.
NASCAR walks back 'Let's Go Brandon' sponsorship approval, Brandon Brown spokesperson says
NASCAR is walking back its approval of driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship with LGBcoin after initially approving the deal, according to Brown's spokesperson.
NASCAR is walking back its approval of driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship with LGBcoin after initially approving the deal, according to Brown's spokesperson.
GOP Rep. Nunes leaving Congress for Trump social media firm
House Rep. Nunes resigned last month to lead former President Donald Trump’s effort to launch a social media platform intended to rival Twitter. A statement from the Trump Media & Technology group said Nunes would serve as chief executive officer, beginning January.
House Rep. Nunes resigned last month to lead former President Donald Trump’s effort to launch a social media platform intended to rival Twitter. A statement from the Trump Media & Technology group said Nunes would serve as chief executive officer, beginning January.
Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended temporarily by Facebook one day after Twitter banned her personal account
Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been temporarily suspended from Facebook one day after her personal Twitter account was permanently suspended.
Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been temporarily suspended from Facebook one day after her personal Twitter account was permanently suspended.
Twitter suspends verified account belonging to Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
New California laws that take effect January 2022
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
Notable deaths of 2021: Remembering celebrities, influential people we lost this year
With 2021 concluding we're looking back at all of the celebrities and influential people who died this year.
With 2021 concluding we're looking back at all of the celebrities and influential people who died this year.
Biden, Putin hold 2nd call in weeks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin discussed the Russian troop buildup near Ukraine on Thursday afternoon.