California Democrats revived a stalled bill on child trafficking after public pressure
California Republicans had a rare chance to celebrate Thursday after Democrats in the state Legislature capitulated on one of the GOP’s top priorities: A bill to increase penalties for child traffickers.
California lawmakers push to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has introduced SB 447, a bill that aims to repeal and replace California's ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
No fingerprints, DNA or leads from cocaine found at White House
No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in a lobby at the White House last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect, according to a summary of the Secret Service investigation obtained by The Associated Press. There are no leads on who brought the drugs into the building.
Recall committee formed against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price
The recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is gaining some momentum.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks, governor to sign Friday
Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon special session Tuesday that continued late into the night. Gov. Kim Reynolds immediately said in a statement she would sign Friday.
Rep. Adam Schiff, censured by GOP-led House, raises $8.1 million for his California Senate race
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s Senate campaign said Wednesday that the California Democrat had raised $8.1 million over the past three months, a period that includes his recent censure by the Republican-led House.
Newsom calls on DOJ to investigate Florida's transport of migrants to California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Florida’s transport of migrants to his state, based on the accusation that Florida tricked migrants into traveling to California and elsewhere.
First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify
With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.
East Bay trauma centers see 180% increase in gun injuries compared to pre-pandemic years
Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.
Former New York Mayor de Blasio and wife announce separation, but not divorce
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating but not divorcing after 29 years of a marriage that helped lift de Blasio into the mayor’s job.
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
Judge limits Biden administration's contact with social media companies
The judge cited "substantial evidence" of a far-reaching censorship campaign.
These new California laws took effect in July
A bump in gas prices, relief for toll penalties, and sealing of criminal records are just some of the new laws that went into effect in California this July.
Cocaine found at White House after mysterious substance prompts evacuation
A suspicious substance that prompted a brief evacuation of the White House on Sunday was tested and found to be cocaine.
Andrew Yang's Forward Party woos independents
Andrew Yang is capitalizing on the surprise success of his 2020 presidential run by starting the Forward Party as an alternative to the Democratics and Republican parties. The party is appealing to moderates and independents in 12 states, including California, as they run in local races.
Supreme Court nixes student loan forgiveness
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that President Biden's policy to cancel debts of up to $20,000 owed by college students was unconstitutional. Six states had sued to nulify the HEROES Act.
Rep. George Santos appears in federal court on fraud and money laundering charges
Santos faces charges that he duped donors, stole from his campaign, collected fraudulent unemployment benefits and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
California’s Black reparations task force concludes its historic 2 years of work
Members of California’s Black reparations task force presented their historic two-year report to state lawmakers Thursday, challenging critics to read the hefty tome and reconsider redress for the descendants of slavery.
Gov. Newsom signs interim budget on BART, vowing to give public transit $5.1 billion
Standing at the North Concord/Martinez BART station, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the new state budget proposal includes over $5 billion for public transit statewide, possibly giving a much-needed boost to the cash-strapped BART.