Republicans focus on Newsom, avoid Elder in third recall debate

In the third Republican recall debate, Kevin Faulconer, John Cox and Kevin Kiley once again trained their attacks on Governor Gavin Newsom: particularly his handling of the pandemic.

Texas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill

Republicans are now back on a path to pass new elections laws in Texas before the current special session ends on Sept. 5.

Larry Elder denies allegations from ex-fiancee who said he brandished gun at her

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder (R) is denying allegations that surfaced Thursday from his former fiancee, who told Politico that he brandished a gun at her back when they were together in 2015.

Former Afghan soccer player now in Bay Area fears for those under Taliban rule

An Afghan woman now living in the Bay Area said her family back home received a text message purportedly from the Taliban threatening to harm her loved ones as the militant group asserts control over the country, after a near-complete takeover.

Santa Clara County Sheriff rejects San Jose mayor's call to resign

Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday responded to the San Jose mayor's call for her to resign by saying she welcomes any and all inquiries into her office, adding in a roundabout way that she has no intention to step down.

Doug Ose drops out California recall election citing health conditions

Former GOP Congressman Doug Ose announced Tuesday he is dropping out of the California governor recall election after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.

‘Pulse of the People,’ a FOX town hall series, kicks off Monday with Senator Alex Padilla

FOX 11 and KTVU will co-host a "Pulse of the People" town hall with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. PT. You can watch the event live on FOX 11, foxla.com and FOX 11's YouTube page.

California recall election: mail-in balloting begins

The California gubernatorial recall election has officially begun with Monday marking the first day of mail-in voting.

Pulse of the People
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Sen. Alex Padilla answers questions from Californians in "Pulse of the People," a town hall discussion hosted by KTVU's Greg Lee and KTTV's Elex Michaelson.

San Jose mayor calls for resignation of Santa Clara County sheriff citing myriad of problems

"Sheriff Smith must go," San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said at a news conference. "Regardless of whether it is corruption or incompetence best, Sheriff Smith's failures compel her resignation."

USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25%

Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps (officially known as the SNAP program) will rise more than 25 percent above pre-pandemic levels.

Watch 'Pulse of the People' with Sen. Alex Padilla

Watch "Pulse of the People," featuring Sen. Alex Padilla, here on Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-8 p.m. Pacific.

Newsom recall: Larry Elder says he will repeal mask, vaccine mandates if he wins election

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder said that he would repeal coronavirus mask and vaccine mandates imposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom – if Newsom loses next month's recall election and Elder collects enough votes to replace him.

Newsom campaigns in San Diego and Los Angeles
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent Saturday in Southern California for his second day of campaigning against the recall election. He will remain in Southern California on Sunday.