Trump’s bond deadline to secure $454 million ends Monday
Donald Trump’s appeal bond of $454 million is due Monday as part of a penalty he owes for a civil fraud judgment. Here’s what happens if the money hasn’t been secured.
Donald Trump’s appeal bond of $454 million is due Monday as part of a penalty he owes for a civil fraud judgment. Here’s what happens if the money hasn’t been secured.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.
State Senator Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American woman elected to office in the nation
Raised in the East Bay, State Sen. Aisha Wahab says she was always encouraged by her father to serve her community.
Raised in the East Bay, State Sen. Aisha Wahab says she was always encouraged by her father to serve her community.
California Proposition 1 passes, requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness
California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Low, Simitian in virtual tie for 2nd place in South Bay congressional seat race
One vote: That's the lead Assemblymember Evan Low has over Supervisor Joe Simitian in the race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. One of those two will face former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo in November's general election.
One vote: That's the lead Assemblymember Evan Low has over Supervisor Joe Simitian in the race to replace Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. One of those two will face former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo in November's general election.
California special election to replace McCarthy heads to runoff, extending House GOP vacancy another 2 months
Trump-endorsed Vince Fong advances to May runoff against a fellow Republican, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Trump-endorsed Vince Fong advances to May runoff against a fellow Republican, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech at the state Senate that she was planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with her colleagues and the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.
Reps. Lee, Swalwell celebrate $30m in federal funds for multimodal project
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Eric Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, celebrated on Friday after receiving $30 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install about 10 miles of street improvements along the project corridor, which will span from Lake Merritt to Bayfair.
U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Eric Swalwell, D-Castro Valley, celebrated on Friday after receiving $30 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to install about 10 miles of street improvements along the project corridor, which will span from Lake Merritt to Bayfair.
What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.
Insurance reform: More competition or higher rates?
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
Judge delays Trump's hush-money trial to mid-April due to recent evidence dump
A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.
A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.
Alameda County Registrar to manually recount 123K signatures to recall D.A. Pamela Price
Alameda County election officials said Thursday that they will conduct a manual count of signatures submitted in a petition to recall District Attorney Pamela Price.
Alameda County election officials said Thursday that they will conduct a manual count of signatures submitted in a petition to recall District Attorney Pamela Price.
Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case
Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.
Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.
32-hour workweek? Bernie Sanders' bill would make it US law
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America.
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America.
Prop 1 still too close to call, despite opposing group conceding
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
How potential TikTok ban could impact content creators
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday targeting the social media platform TikTok.
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday targeting the social media platform TikTok.
Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees
President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.
President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.