Biden downplays debate performance in ABC interview: ‘No serious condition’

In a highly anticipated ABC interview, President Joe Biden said his debate performance last week was a “bad episode" and there were “no indications of any serious condition."

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch team up for a new podcast

Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is teaming up with his longtime agent, but also Gov. Gavin Newsom for a new podcast.

All the rumors about Joe Biden withdrawing from the race: What we know

Is Joe Biden dropping out of the race for president? It depends on who you ask. For now, the White House says no. Here’s what we know right now.

Oakland City Council approves mayor's budget to close $177M deficit

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved the mayor's budget, which will maintain most of the city's functions under the assumption that the sale of the Coliseum goes through this summer.

What is Project 2025?

The plan focuses on Conservative policy proposals that would take effect if Donald Trump is reelected as president. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains

The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.

BET Awards 2024: Taraji P. Henson says 'Project 2025 plan is not a game'

"Project 2025" began trending on Google moments after actress Taraji P. Henson urged guests at the 2024 BET Awards to look it up, educate themselves on it and vote.

Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt sentence

Steve Bannon said he was “proud” to begin his prison sentence Monday for contempt of Congress.

Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees." 

Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.

Biden, Trump clash on key issues in first 2024 presidential debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in the first 2024 presidential debate in Atlanta, discussing key issues such as crime, the economy, and abortion.

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.