Abortion in Arizona: AG Mayes issues legal opinion on medical emergencies
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes clarified her stance Thursday when it comes to emergency abortions in the state.
Presidential debate: Newsom will attend as Biden surrogate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be on hand for the presidential debate in Atlanta on Thursday night.
Congressional candidate blasts Thao, reveals ties to Duong family
A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.
Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
Poll: Most Americans plan to watch first presidential debate and see it as important
A new poll found that the Biden-Trump debate is seen as important and a major test for their campaigns. Here’s what to know about Thursday night’s debate.
Newsom defends progressive values, says they’re an ‘antidote’ to populism on the right
The political tone of Newsom’s speech was not surprising given his role as one of the Biden campaign’s top surrogates, which has made him a target of Republicans who have repeatedly held up California as an example of Democrats’ mismanagement.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Trump claiming he was 'tortured' in Fulton County Jail after arrest
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in a fundraising email that he was "tortured" in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta after his arrest for interfering in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Trump’s vice presidential shortlist: Who could be his running mate?
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Agreement reached in California 2024 state budget with department cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on Saturday that closes a $46.8 deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor
A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.
California measure that would make it harder to raise taxes removed from ballot
The measure would have required voters to approve any tax increase passed by the state Legislature, but would also have reversed most tax increases approved since January 2022.
Robert F. Kennedy fails to qualify for debate with Biden, Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not meet the qualifications for the first presidential debate: Biden and Trump will be the only two candidates on stage for the June 27 showdown.
Vermont GOP lawmaker apologizes to Democrat colleague for pouring water in his bag
Republican Rep. Mary Morrissey publicly apologized on the House floor for repeatedly pouring water into Democratic Rep. Jim Carroll's tote bag
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
CNN finalizes rules for first Biden vs. Trump debate, RFK Jr. could still qualify
CNN has finalized the rules for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, which is less than two weeks away.
Assemblyman Evan Low seeks new state law making recounts automatic in close races
Two months after a recount secured the second spot in the 16th Congressional District race, Assemblyman Evan Low, (D) San Jose, said he's introducing a bill to mandate a recount in razor-close state-wide races.
77-year-old North Bay man convicted of voter fraud after social media posts
A 77-year-old man from Sonoma County was convicted of one count of voter fraud after he posted on social media about voting twice in the past two elections, county prosecutors announced Wednesday.