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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New California laws go into effect on July 1
Starting July 1, a batch of new laws will take effect in California, ranging from legislation banning junk fees, to a law designed to prevent victims from getting unknowingly drugged at bars and clubs.
Starting July 1, a batch of new laws will take effect in California, ranging from legislation banning junk fees, to a law designed to prevent victims from getting unknowingly drugged at bars and clubs.
Pres. Biden will not pardon Hunter or commute sentence, he says
President Joe Biden said he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
President Joe Biden said he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit Bay Area this week
First Lady Jill Biden is set to arrive Thursday evening in the Bay Area to attend a campaign fundraiser, according to the White House.
First Lady Jill Biden is set to arrive Thursday evening in the Bay Area to attend a campaign fundraiser, according to the White House.
5 leading candidates pitch to voters during first SF mayoral debate
On Wednesday night, during the first San Francisco mayoral debate leading up to the November election, the five leading candidates addressed some of the biggest concerns for the future of the city.
On Wednesday night, during the first San Francisco mayoral debate leading up to the November election, the five leading candidates addressed some of the biggest concerns for the future of the city.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.