California's recall election enters the final stretch
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The recall election that could knock Gov. Gavin Newsom is entering the final stretch. Newsom campaigned in Los Angeles, urging voters to cast their ballot. He's also expecting Vice President Kamala Harris to campaign on his behalf while Republican contenders Caitlyn Jenner and Larry Elder tried shoring up their support.

In-person voting options expand in San Mateo County

In-person early voting has been available on a limited basis in some counties since mid-August, but it expanded greatly Saturday in some Bay Area counties, namely San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Mateo.

VP Harris to campaign for Newsom in Bay Area next week

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit California's Bay Area next week to campaign for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces possible removal from office in a Sept. 14 recall election.

Newsom seeks $16.7M in aid for Afghan refugees

Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are seeking $16.7 million in state money to help resettle Afghan refugees in California.

California advances bill to strip badges from bad cops

Bad law enforcement officers could permanently lose their badges under a bill that was advanced by California lawmakers. The vote on Friday came nearly a year after a similar measure died in the waning hours of the legislative session.

Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall

A group of election security experts on Thursday called for a rigorous audit of the upcoming recall election for California’s governor after copies of systems used to run elections across the country were released publicly.

Experts call for rigorous audit to protect California recall

A group of election security experts is calling on California's top election official to take an additional step to protect the upcoming gubernatorial recall. 

Florida governor appeals ruling on masks in schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appealed a judge's ruling that the governor exceeded his authority by ordering school boards not to impose strict mask requirements on students to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

California aims to restrict use of chemical irritants, rubber bullets at protests

California would restrict the use of rubber bullets and chemical irritants during protests under legislation advanced Thursday in the wake of last year’s widespread public demonstrations over racial injustice. A similar bill died last year.

Mia Bonta leads in runoff election for husband's vacant Assembly seat

Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.

Ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli files paperwork to run again

Dominic Foppoli stepped down as Windsor mayor in May, after being accused of sexual misconduct by at least nine women. But on Wednesday, he filed paperwork suggesting he may want his old job back.

California's recall election: Expert breaks down early ballot returns

With exactly two weeks to go, more than 4 million ballots have been returned in the California recall election of Governor Newsom.

East Bay special election results: no winner yet
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Voters in Oakland and Alameda have not yet heard who won a special election yesterday to replace Rob Bonta, a former assemblymember who was appointed to become California's attorney general by Gov. Newsom. Bonta's wife, Mia Bonta, was considerred the frontrunner.

Voters oppose recalling Newsom in new poll
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A new poll of California voters shows that a slim majority does not favor recalling Gov. Newsom from office. At the same time, analysts are studying data on the ballots that have been returned early, which may offer more hope for Newsom to survive the challenge to his term.

Three San Francisco school board members may face being recalled

Backers of a plan to recall three of San Francisco's school board members say they have reached a milestone 70,000 signatures supporting their efforts. 

California's recall election: Expert breaks down early ballot returns
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With exactly two weeks to go, more than 4 million ballots have been returned in the California recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom. That's according to Political Data Inc.'s ballot tracker.

32-hour work week? Rep. Mark Takano discusses proposal
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The 4-day work week has been a fantasy of millions of American workers. Now, Rep. Mark Takano, a Democrat from Southern California, talks to KTVU about his legislation that would limit many workers to 32 hours of work per week or force their employers to pay overtime.

Monday is last day to register to vote in recall election

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming statewide recall election that could possibly see California Gov. Gavin Newsom end his term early.

Afghanistan war ends as last US plane leaves Kabul airport, officials say

The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad two-decade chapter in military history.