Contra Costa Co. officials: Accepting some types of welfare may soon affect immigrant status

A new proposal by the Department of Homeland Security could mean stricter rules for immigrants seeking legal status. The proposal would add more factors in how dependent an immigrant is on government services when determining to award legal status.

Mayor Breed to create new position to expedite housing project approval

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday she's created a new position, the director of housing delivery, charged with helping the city produce more housing in a timely manner.

Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania as hurricane pounds Florida

As Hurricane Michael pounded Florida on Wednesday, President Donald Trump took shelter at a campaign event in Pennsylvania, where he sought to boost Republicans before the midterms.

Candidates for California governor clash on environmental issues

A recent survey shows that 56 percent of those likely to cast a ballot in the November election said candidates’ positions on environmental issues are “very important” in determining who they would support for California governor.  

Transcript: Sit down interview with John Cox

Partial transcript of KTVU's interview with California gubernatorial candidate John Cox.

Transcript: Sit down interview with Gavin Newsom

Partial transcript of KTVU's interview with California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom.

California candidates for governor clash over transportation issues

With less than a month before the November election, transportation issues, such as how to pay for repairs to California’s crumbing roads and bridges, and the value of the state’s high-speed rail project, have put gubernatorial candidates Gavin Newsom and John Cox at odds. 

The Female Factor: Women at the polls and the midterm election

Pop star Taylor Swift turned political, sharing a long message on her Instagram page after years of silence, giving a resounding statement of support for two Tennessee Democrats and urging her 112 million followers to get out and vote.

Trump rally crowd chants 'Lock her up!' about Sen. Feinstein

Chants of "Lock her up!" rang once again throughout an Iowa arena as President Donald Trump rallied supporters Tuesday night. But this time, the staple of Trump's 2016 campaign against Democrat Hillary Clinton had a new target: California Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

California election official can't say if non-citizens voted

California's top elections official said Tuesday he doesn't yet know if any of the roughly 1,500 people mistakenly registered to vote by the Department of Motor Vehicles cast ballots in the June primary.

Trump says UN ambassador Nikki Haley to leave at end of year

In the latest shake-up for President Donald Trump's turbulent administration, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley abruptly announced Tuesday she is resigning at the end of the year, raising fresh questions about the Trump team and about the outspoken diplomat's own political ambitions.

Read: Nikki Haley's letter of resignation to President Trump

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration at the end of the year, she and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.  Read her resignation letter, dated last week.

Prop. C gets major boost despite mayor's opposition with Salesforce endorsement

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced her opposition Friday to citywide Proposition C, which seeks to use business taxes to support homeless services, just before early voting is set to get underway. 

Trump apologizes to Kavanaugh during swearing-in ceremony

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in — again, for the cameras, this time — Monday night at a White House ceremony, but not before President Donald Trump slammed Kavanaugh's opponents for a "campaign of personal destruction."

California DMV: Non-citizens may be registered to vote

At least one non-citizen and perhaps many more were improperly registered to vote in California by the Department of Motor Vehicles, prompting the secretary of state to demand a new investigation of the embattled agency Monday.

Governor candidates spar on vision for California

Republican John Cox entered the only scheduled debate in the campaign for California governor on Monday as an underdog in need of a race-altering breakthrough. He didn't get it.

Trump holding swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at White House

New Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is returning to the White House for a televised appearance Monday with President Donald Trump less than a month before pivotal congressional elections.