History of California presidential frontrunners
California became the 31st state to join the union on September 9, 1850. Relatively speaking, that’s a long time ago, but as far as politics is concerned, historically – the Golden State has only seen a few presidential frontrunners clinch the nomination.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer - a possible Presidential candidate?
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been sidestepping questions about her possibly running for President. But with President Joe Biden withdrawing from the race, those questions will only grow.
Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination.
DNC committee moving forward with plans for virtual roll call vote in early August
President Biden is planning to return to the campaign trail as soon as he recovers from a mild COVID-19 infection.
Bay Area lawmaker weighs in on Biden's future as calls to drop out grow
Will he or won’t he stay in the race?
Biden's campaign chair acknowledges support slipping but maintains he's staying in race
The president’s campaign chair acknowledged “slippage" in support but said the campaign sees a path to beat Donald Trump in November’s election.
List of top Democrats who have called on Biden to exit race
Democratic lawmakers continue to weigh whether President Biden should stay in or exit the race, and there appears to be no easy answers in sight.
Trump assassination attempt: $6.3 million raised for victims in deadly rally shooting
50-year-old Corey Comperatore, who was with his wife and daughters, was killed during the rally. Two other people were also injured, 57-year-old David Dutch, and 74-year-old James Copenhaver.
Read full transcript of Trump's RNC 2024 speech
Former President Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP presidential nomination on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president: poll
If Biden opts to end his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats in a new AP-NORC poll think Vice President Kamala Harris would make a good president.
RNC 2024: Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president
Trump will deliver his first public speech since an assassination attempt, concluding the Republican National Convention with a speech focusing on national unity rather than criticizing Biden.
What happens if Biden steps out of the race?
The president says he plans to continue his reelection bid this fall, despite renewed calls by some in the Democratic party insisting that he leave the race.
Biden says he'd drop out of the presidential race for these 4 reasons
President Joe Biden has made it clear he is staying in the presidential race. But in recent interviews, he has given some clues as to what could make him step aside.
California has seen 160K new registered Republicans: GOP Chairwoman
Jessica Patterson, the Chairwoman of the California Republican Party, said she's seen a changing trend since Oct. 2023.
RNC 2024: Crime and immigration focus on Tuesday
The Republican National Convention entered its second day on Tuesday in Milwaukee with crime and immigration being the topic, a day after former President Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his running mate.
California has seen 160K new registered Republicans: GOP Chairwoman
Jessica Patterson, the Chairwoman of the California Republican Party, said she's seen a changing trend since Oct. 2023.
JD Vance will be Donald Trump's running mate in 2024
JD Vance, a one-time "Never Trumper," has since endorsed the former president. Now he's Donald Trump's pick as running mate and potential vice president.
Biden orders Secret Service protection for RFK Jr. after Trump shooting
President Biden has directed the Secret Service to protect Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Running mate announcement: Trump picks J.D. Vance
Former President Donald Trump says Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be his running mate, beating out several other potential vice president picks like Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. Doug Burgum.
RNC 2024: Trump says he'll be there as planned after assassination attempt
Donald Trump says he’ll still be speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week after he was targeted in an assassination attempt. Here's what to know about the RNC.