Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to 7+ years behind bars
Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday in a federal court proceeding.
Disgraced former U.S. Representative George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday in a federal court proceeding.
Oakland's newest city council member-elect Charlene Wang lays out ambitious goals
Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.
Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member.
‘Trump 2028’ hats selling on president’s online store
Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.
Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.
Jay Feely: Ex-Cardinals kicker announces run for Congress
Former Cardinals kicker Jay Feely is running for Arizona's 5th Congressional District seat that is currently held by Republican Andy Biggs.
Former Cardinals kicker Jay Feely is running for Arizona's 5th Congressional District seat that is currently held by Republican Andy Biggs.
Climate activists miss East Bay state senator with Easter Sunday protest
Protesters marched to State Senator Jesse Arreguín’s office on Sunday, demanding he vote yes on an environmentally-focused piece of legislation. Unfortunately, the senator and his staff did not receive the message.
Protesters marched to State Senator Jesse Arreguín’s office on Sunday, demanding he vote yes on an environmentally-focused piece of legislation. Unfortunately, the senator and his staff did not receive the message.
How much has your 401(K) lost lately? 'Volatile' stock market brings hefty losses
On so-called "Liberation Day," April 2, President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on 57 countries, soon met with counter tariffs, sending stock markers into a tailspin.
On so-called "Liberation Day," April 2, President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on 57 countries, soon met with counter tariffs, sending stock markers into a tailspin.
Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.
Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee lays out plans for public safety, economic growth
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
Thousands gather in San Jose to protest Trump administration
Thousands of people from across the Bay Area gathered at San Jose's Saint James Park on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Thousands of people from across the Bay Area gathered at San Jose's Saint James Park on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
Loren Taylor congratulates Barbara Lee in Oakland's mayoral race
Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination released
New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.
New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was killed after giving a speech celebrating his victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary in 1968.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans trip to El Salvador to demand return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to the United States after he was deported to a prison in El Salvador and one Arizona Representative is working to make sure that happens.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr makes political statement with Harvard t-shirt
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball t-shirt on Tuesday. He said it was to support Harvard for standing up to the Trump administration's demands.
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball t-shirt on Tuesday. He said it was to support Harvard for standing up to the Trump administration's demands.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Loren Taylor takes early lead in Oakland mayoral race; Dist. 2 and Measure A results
Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.