Sen. Laphonza Butler tests positive for COVID-19
After just a week on the job, Sen.
After just a week on the job, Sen.
State regulators push back on PG&E’s undergrounding plan
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
Iran's foreign minister warns Israel from Beirut to stop Gaza attacks or risk 'huge earthquake'
Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday called on Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza, warning that the war might expand to other parts of the Middle East if Hezbollah joins the battle, and that would make Israel suffer “a huge earthquake."
Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday called on Israel to stop its attacks on Gaza, warning that the war might expand to other parts of the Middle East if Hezbollah joins the battle, and that would make Israel suffer “a huge earthquake."
Thousands gather in San Francisco to rally for Palestine; others return to U.S. after being stuck in Israel
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Bay Area celebrates National Coming Out Day
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey enters race for U.S. Senate
The field of candidates vying for the seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in November has expanded.
The field of candidates vying for the seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in November has expanded.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
Rep. George Santos charged with stealing donor IDs, making unauthorized credit card charges
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Rep. George Santos has been charged with stealing donor IDs and making unauthorized charges to their credit cards.
Biden participated in special counsel interview regarding classified documents investigation
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
The White House says President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of the special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson Ian Sams says Biden was voluntarily interviewed at the White House on Sunday and Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
Gov. Newsom vetoes Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
Newsom signs bill advancing universal health care, vetoes insulin price cap
On Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.
On Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.