‘They didn’t lift a damn finger’: California crime victim fund ordered to change practices
California established the first-of-its-kind victim compensation program 60 years ago. Today, it’s overseen by three members: State Controller Malia Cohen; Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton; and a representative from Newsom’s cabinet, Government Operations Secretary Amy Tong.
California established the first-of-its-kind victim compensation program 60 years ago. Today, it’s overseen by three members: State Controller Malia Cohen; Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton; and a representative from Newsom’s cabinet, Government Operations Secretary Amy Tong.
Lisa Gauthier: From abuse survivor to San Mateo County Board Supervisor
Gauthier began her political career in 2012 when elected to the East Palo Alto City Council.
Gauthier began her political career in 2012 when elected to the East Palo Alto City Council.
Contra Costa County DA served with 'Notice of Intent' to recall
Another Bay Area District Attorney is facing a recall effort, this time in Contra Costa County. District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a “Notice of Intent to Recall" on Monday.
Another Bay Area District Attorney is facing a recall effort, this time in Contra Costa County. District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a “Notice of Intent to Recall" on Monday.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested in minor prostitution sting: What we know
A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.
A Minnesota lawmaker from Grand Rapids is accused of attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution after he was arrested by Bloomington police in a prostitution sting.
Homelessness & temporary housing top priorities in San Jose budget plan
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
There is still some opposition to his plan which includes arresting unhoused people who refuse shelter.
Schiff, Pelosi tour Presidio and vow to protect trust from cuts
Senator Adam Schiff made his first visit to the Bay Area since being sworn in to the upper chamber. The freshman senator from California, joined former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a tour of San Francisco’s Presidio, a recent target of the Trump administration.
Senator Adam Schiff made his first visit to the Bay Area since being sworn in to the upper chamber. The freshman senator from California, joined former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a tour of San Francisco’s Presidio, a recent target of the Trump administration.
What is an autopen?
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
President Donald Trump is claiming that pardons signed by former President Joe Biden should be canceled because Biden allegedly used an autopen.
Trump order guts Voice of America, Radio Free Europe and Asia
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
“For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization's director, said in a statement.
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported by Trump administration despite judge's order
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported Saturday, despite a judge’s order to stop the Trump administration from doing so.
Judge blocks Trump's use of 1798 law to deport Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants, just hours after Trump invoked the law.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Mayoral debate: What Barbara Lee, Loren Taylor said about Oakland's top issues
MAYORAL DEBATE: One of the topics discussed at the Oakland mayoral debate was the city's significant budget deficit. We break down what each candidate had to say.
MAYORAL DEBATE: One of the topics discussed at the Oakland mayoral debate was the city's significant budget deficit. We break down what each candidate had to say.
KTVU hosts Oakland mayoral debate ahead of special election
Former Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor will debate at the Oakland Museum, with KTVU anchor Dave Clark moderating the event.
Former Rep. Barbara Lee and former Oakland city council member Loren Taylor will debate at the Oakland Museum, with KTVU anchor Dave Clark moderating the event.
Katie Porter enters California governor's race
She joins a long list of prominent candidates vying for the governor's office.
She joins a long list of prominent candidates vying for the governor's office.
Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.