Bay Area braces for pause in SNAP payments as shutdown continues
Ahead of a possible pause in food assistance payments to low-income families, Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans in case the shutdown continues.
Ahead of a possible pause in food assistance payments to low-income families, Bay Area elected officials and nonprofit leaders have announced contingency plans in case the shutdown continues.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
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.
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.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
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.
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.
Flights to Mexico from this California city among airline routes canceled by Trump admin
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
LA to Mexico flights among 13 US airline routes terminated by Trump administration
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
The U.S. has canceled 13 existing and planned air routes connecting the U.S. and Mexico's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Comer unleashes on Biden, demands DOJ probe of autopen use in scathing new report
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
Comer said Biden's autopen actions should be considered 'void,' and that his doctor should potentially lose his license.
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.
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.
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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has offered the most definitive response yet on his plans for a potential run for the White House in 2028.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
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."
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.
Bay Area airports face flight delays and travel disruptions due to a shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
No SNAP benefits to be issued in November, USDA confirms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted on its website, "The well has run dry."
Food aid for Bay Area families at risk as government shutdown enters 25th day
Bay Area food banks are bracing for a surge in demand with CalFresh funding expected to run out in November.
Bay Area food banks are bracing for a surge in demand with CalFresh funding expected to run out in November.
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.
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.
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.