Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Biden to visit San Francisco, Los Altos Hills

The White House has announced that President Biden will be coming to California next week, including stops in the Bay Area. 

A California judge is under investigation for alleged antisemitism and ethical violations

A Northern California judge is under investigation by a state agency for allegedly making antisemitic remarks when addressing a deputy public defender, failing to recuse himself from cases involving attorneys and other people he socialized with, sexually harassing women, and other ethical violations.

Ex-Rep. Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo video broadcast, alleges fraud

Former New York Congressman George Santos recently filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comedian allegedly solicited Santos' Cameo videos "under the guise of fandom."

San Mateo County is having second thoughts about allowing driverless cars

San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors says it wants the California Public Utility Commission to reconsider allowing Waymo to operate in the county.

'Serious' national security threat linked to Russia, space, source tells FNC

A 'serious' national security threat has prompted Congressman Mike Turner to ask the White House to declassify information so it can be openly discussed.

Mark Farrell pledges to fire SFPD chief if elected mayor

Former San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell is running for his old job. This week, Farrell filed paperwork with the Department of Elections to challenge Mayor London Breed. He says Mayor Breed has failed San Francisco. 

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Robert Kennedy ad plays during the Super Bowl, uses JFK jingle

The lawyer and anti-vaccine advocate is running for president in 2024 and recreated John F. Kennedy's political ad using several clips and campaign slogans from the original 1960 version.

Donald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses as the only major candidate to participate

Former President Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday after he was the only major candidate to compete, winning his third straight state as he tries to secure his party's nomination.

Biden kept classified documents, special counsel says, but no criminal charges warranted

“We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," investigators wrote.

County elections officials gear up for March 5 primary, as ballots get mailed

California’s primary election is set for March 5, Super Tuesday. Fourteen other states and one territory will also vote on this day. Voting has already started around the state, as some early voting sites have opened and county elections officials have started to mail ballots to all registered voters.

Nikki Haley asks for Secret Service protection after increase in threats

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has applied for Secret Service protection because of increasing threats she has received on the campaign trail, Haley’s team confirmed to Fox News on Monday.

President Biden wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid

President Joe Biden easily won South Carolina’s Democratic primary on Saturday, clinching a state he pushed to lead off his party’s nominating process after it revived his then-struggling White House bid four years ago.

Barbara Boxer endorses Rep. Adam Schiff, breaking neutrality promise

Another endorsement is in the bag for the frontrunner in the California U.S. Senate race: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) is endorsed by former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. 

State Sen. Wiener introduces bill to protect freelancers

A bill that would strengthen the rights of freelance workers was introduced this week by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco.  

Health Secretary Becerra prepares for legal fight over abortion pill

The Supreme Court set a date of March 26 to hear oral arguments in a high-stakes case over access to mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill.