Katie Porter addresses her behavior in viral videos: 'I am taking responsibility'

Porter has since apologized, saying that she "could have handled things better," and acknowledged that she can be tough but needs to better express appreciation for her team.

Bay Area rally denounces political violence across spectrum

Community leaders across the Bay Area rallied outside Hayward City Hall to denounce political violence and call for greater civility and respect in public discourse.

Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously

President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House ceremony.

Bay Area airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

All three Bay Area airports are declining to display a video from Homeland Security Kristi Noem, blaming congressional Democrats for the government shutdown and any related travel delays.

How to vote in California's special election for Prop. 50

California's special election on Nov. 4 is to authorize temporary use of new congressional district maps through 2030.

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns

The shutdown has entered its third week as lawmakers work towards finding a resolution to reopen the federal government.

Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown

Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.

Benioff faces backlash after suggesting National Guard deployment to SF

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is facing criticism after suggesting President Trump deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, a comment that sparked swift pushback from city leaders.

California becomes first state to define ‘ultra-processed foods,’ aiming to phase them out of school lunches

California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.

Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started. 

California special election, vote on redistricting measure nears

The effort to pass California's Proposition 50 redistricting measure brought in some Democratic heavy hitters Thursday night in Oakland.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS

These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.