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has moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an outdated remnant of the War on Drugs.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has moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an outdated remnant of the War on Drugs.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.
California lawmakers seek to revise state laws with gender neutral terms
The California Legislature has passed a bill to make sure state laws don't refer to elected public officials as men. Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan's bill specifically updates laws governing California's statewide elected officials.
The California Legislature has passed a bill to make sure state laws don't refer to elected public officials as men. Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan's bill specifically updates laws governing California's statewide elected officials.
Newsom to face recall election after state verifies 1.7M signatures against governor
Only 43 people withdrew their names from the petition, but there were still more than enough signatures to meet the 1.5 million threshold.
Only 43 people withdrew their names from the petition, but there were still more than enough signatures to meet the 1.5 million threshold.
Report: California governor overstated fire prevention work
A Capital Public Radio investigation says California Gov. Gavin Newsom vastly overstated wildfire prevention work completed by his administration.
A Capital Public Radio investigation says California Gov. Gavin Newsom vastly overstated wildfire prevention work completed by his administration.
Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.
House will form new committee to investigate Jan. 6 attack
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told Democratic colleagues that she is creating a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a person familiar with her remarks.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has told Democratic colleagues that she is creating a new committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a person familiar with her remarks.
Trump on state's voter purge announcement: 'We won the presidential election in Georgia'
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Almost 900 Secret Service employees were infected with COVID
Roughly 900 U.S. Secret Service employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to government records obtained by a government watchdog group.
Roughly 900 U.S. Secret Service employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to government records obtained by a government watchdog group.
Unpaid rent: State lawmakers looking for deal to protect renters from evictions
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
Stimulus, unemployment checks help child support debt collection hit new high in California
Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services.
Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services.
City of San Mateo considering shifting to district-based elections
The city of San Mateo announced this week that it will consider changing to a by-district elections system after receiving claims that its current system could violate California's Voting Rights Act.
The city of San Mateo announced this week that it will consider changing to a by-district elections system after receiving claims that its current system could violate California's Voting Rights Act.