SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries

As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.

Prop. 50, gerrymandering and the 2026 mid-term elections

California's Proposition 50 on the Nov. 4 special election ballot has put the state at the center of the nationwide battle over redistricting and gerrymandering to control the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

California to deploy its own election monitors of Prop 50 voting sites

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the state will send its own observers to monitor federal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice during next week’s special election on Proposition 50.

Newsom confirms he may run for president in 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered the most definitive response yet on his plans for a potential run for the White House in 2028.

DOJ announces election monitors are coming to 5 California counties

he Department of Justice will send election monitors to Los Angeles, Fresno, Riverside, Orange, Kern counties in order to "ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law."

Bay Area airports see delays as government shutdown continues

Bay Area airports face flight delays and travel disruptions due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.

How Lurie convinced Trump not to send federal assets into SF

Since he took office, Mayor Lurie has repeatedly avoided conflict with President Trump, even when the city came under the president's criticism.

Coast Guard fires rubber bullets at car outside base blockade

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard fired rubber bullets Friday at a car that was moving toward a barricade separating them from protesters outside Coast Guard Island, officials said.

What is Prop. 50? Guide to California's 2025 special election

PROP. 50 GUIDE: California is gearing up for an election to decide whether the state will redraw congressional lines in an effort to help Democrats gain five more seats in the U.S. House. Here's what to know.

California's Prop. 50: What 'yes' and 'no' votes mean

A special election in California is heating up and could help decide who controls Congress. Here's what it means to vote "yes" and "no" on Prop. 50.