Bilal Mahmood: 1st Muslim and South Asian elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will have a number of new faces. Bilal Mahmood beat out incumbent Dean Preston in District 5 which includes the Tenderloin. He said he's proud to become the city's first Muslim and South Asian elected to the Board of Supervisors.
Trump responds to Newsom's plan to 'Trump-proof' California
President-elect Donald Trump clapped back at Gov. Gavin Newsom's call for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies ahead of another Trump presidency.
Is progressive politics dead in California? Experts weigh in
With counties turning red and liberal politicians getting ousted during the last election, the question on many people's minds is: Is progressive politics dead in California?
Silicon Valley Congress member Anna Eshoo reflects on final days in office
Eshoo is retiring after 32 years of representing Silicon Valley. Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo will replace her.
SF's Prop K measure to close down part of Great Highway passes, supporters say
San Francisco's Proposition K, the measure to determine if part of the Great Highway would be closed to vehicle traffic alongside Ocean Beach, has passed.
Trump responds to Newsom's plan to protect California laws ahead of new presidency
In a post on Truth Social Friday, Donald Trump blasted California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to safeguard the state from the president-elect's future policies.
These California counties flipped from blue to red this election year
Could the state of California slowly turn red?
Plans to replace disgraced San Jose councilman Omar Torres underway
As councilman Omar Torres waits in the Santa Clara County Main Jail for a bail hearing next week, plans to find his replacement in San Jose city government are taking shape.
Live 2024 Election Results: California Propositions
Californians are voting on several ballot measures, including Prop 36, Prop 3, Prop 33, Prop 6 and Prop 32. Follow along here for live election results.
Congressional district candidates make last pitch to Silicon Valley voters
Silicon Valley’s District 16 is up for grabs for the first time in over three decades, making it a highly contested race.
Harris won’t say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms
California’s approach to crime is a central issue in this election cycle. Crime data shows the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles saw a steady increase in shoplifting between 2021 and 2022, according to a study by the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California.
Gov. Newsom endorses Evan Low as Dist. 16 congressional candidate
The race has been contentions, including a recount of primary votes.
2024 Election: Several California ballot measures buck historical trends
The ballot includes proposals on topics ranging from wildfire prevention funding to expanding rent control protections.
Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
'It's disingenuous': Brentwood pastor calls out councilwoman over apparent fake endorsement
Turmoil boils over in Brentwood as a priest demands an apology for a councilwoman running for re-election, saying a flyer implied an endorsement of her by him.
Mass murder threatened against farm bureau over Sonoma Measure J
Laid back Sonoma County is hardly a place one would expect local propositions to turn an idea into a potential bloodbath. But that's exactly why the Sonoma Sheriff's Office is looking deep into such a threat over Measure J. These days, even local politics can lead to threats of mass murder.
Monday is last day to register to vote in California
Monday, Oct. 21 is the last day to register online to vote in California for the 2024 election.
California's 16th Congressional District: Low and Liccardo face off in highly-anticipated debate
It's Democrat versus Democrat in the race for California's 16th Congressional District in the South Bay. California Assembly Member Evan Low and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo faced off in a highly anticipated debate tonight hosted by NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and KQED.
Farrell says letter alleging campaign finance misconduct is 'blatant politics'
Three former San Francisco mayors accused candidate Mark Farrell of misusing campaign funds and called for a criminal investigation, in a letter sent to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Monday.
What is Prop 34? Californians will decide on prescription drug revenue spending
Prop 34 restricts spending of prescription drug revenues by certain health care providers. Here's what to know.