California Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

California Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.

Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown

Unsung heroic firefighters may lose pay amid government shutdown

Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.

Some federal firefighters say if the Paycheck Protection Act does not pass they could lose up to $1,500 a month, prompting some to leave the Forest Service altogether for better-paying jobs.

Protestors greet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during Salinas fundraiser

Protestors greet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during Salinas fundraiser

Fresh off of the latest Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a fundraiser in the farming community of Salinas.  He was met with a chilly reception by protestors and by the Salinas City Council, which passed a resolution opposing his visit.

Fresh off of the latest Republican presidential debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a fundraiser in the farming community of Salinas.  He was met with a chilly reception by protestors and by the Salinas City Council, which passed a resolution opposing his visit.

Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit

Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.

Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

Newsom signs law to protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that aims to stop other states from prosecuting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in places where the procedure is banned.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that aims to stop other states from prosecuting doctors and pharmacists who mail abortion pills to patients in places where the procedure is banned.

House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

House Republicans make case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing

The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."

The first hearing is a high-stakes opening act for Republicans as they begin a process that can lead to the ultimate penalty for a president, punishment for what the Constitution describes as “high crimes and misdemeanors."

A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?

A government shutdown is looming this weekend. What it means, who's impacted and what's next?

The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.

The shutdown will begin Sunday if Congress can't enact a funding plan. Some government entities will be exempt, but others will be affected. Social Security checks, for example, will still go out. But federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential.

2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other

2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other

Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.

Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.

Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits

Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits

President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.

President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.

Biden meets science and technology advisors during Bay Area campaign stop

Biden meets science and technology advisors during Bay Area campaign stop

President Biden's second day in the Bay Area will begin with a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in San Francisco at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

President Biden's second day in the Bay Area will begin with a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in San Francisco at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart

Congress wants to avoid a government shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving further apart

The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.

The House is struggling through a long-shot effort to pass various funding bills with no real chance of finishing by Saturday’s deadline. The stakes are rising with just days remaining before a federal closure.

California Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
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California Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor

California's education chief has bigger plans for the state and they go beyond the classroom. State schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond is looking to succeed Gov. Newsom whose term ends in 2027.

California's education chief has bigger plans for the state and they go beyond the classroom. State schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond is looking to succeed Gov. Newsom whose term ends in 2027.

Biden visits Bay Area as Trump, Republican candidates gather in Southern California

Biden visits Bay Area as Trump, Republican candidates gather in Southern California

President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.

President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.