2 UC Berkeley students are the candidates in upcoming city council special election
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
Trump's bid for trial delay rejected by New York appeals court
A New York appeals court judge has rejected the latest bid by former President Donald Trump to delay his hush money criminal trial, less than a week before jury selection is set to start.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Trump's latest abortion statement draws ire from pro-life groups
Former President Donald Trump clarified his position on abortion after months of mixed messages. Anti-abortion groups say they're "deeply disappointed" with Trump's statement.
District 16 candidates looking ahead to November general election
State election rules say because the vote is tied, they both will be candidates in November’s general election.
Counties certify election results in unprecedented District 16 Congressional race
San Mateo and Santa Clara counties certified their election results on Thursday making the tie for second place in the closely-watched District 16 congressional race official.
No Labels group stops 2024 presidential campaign effort
The No Labels group said it won't field a presidential candidate in November.
Protesters block Sunnyvale Lockheed Martin facility over Israel conflict in Gaza
Protesters blocked entrances to a Lockheed Martin research facility in Sunnyvale on Thursday morning over what they say is the defense contractor's role in Israel's ongoing bombing of Gaza.
A guide to Trump’s court cases
Donald Trump turned himself in at a New York City courtroom to be arraigned and booked on criminal charges one year ago today. He’s the first president in U.S. history to ever do so.
California law would let you ignore after-hours calls, texts from work
The proposed bill would offer employees a better work-life balance by not having their time interrupted by messages after finishing the work day.
Low, Simitian tie for second spot in congressional District 16 race
The battle for the second spot in the race for California's 16th Congressional District intensified as three candidates, rather than two, could likely appear on the November ballot for the general election.
Walnut Creek will adopt amendment to limit noise, harassment at Planned Parenthood
Walnut Creek adopted an ordinance in 2022 to protect access to Planned Parenthood, prohibiting protestors from gathering within 8-feet of its entrances.
Donald Trump posts $175 million bond in NY civil fraud case, halting collection of massive judgment
Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, halting collection of the more than $454 million he owes and preventing the state from seizing his assets to satisfy the debt while he appeals.
Fearing for safety, San Jose official gets restraining order
San Jose Councilmember Bien Doan has installed metal gates and security cameras at his house, and looks over his shoulder when he leaves city meetings at night -- worried one man may get too close.
Man runs for president after changing name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’
Literally Anybody Else, whose former name was Dustin Ebey, is a seventh-grade teacher and U.S. Army veteran who has decided to enter the presidential race.
Hollywood director begs Taylor Swift to 'save American democracy' and endorse Biden
Hollywood director Rob Reiner would "give anything" for Taylor Swift to endorse President Biden for re-election publicly.
Georgia GOP vice chairman, a vocal 2020 election denier, voted illegally 9 times
Brian Pritchard, first vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and to “be publicly reprimanded for his conduct" by the State Election Board, which sought sanctions against him.
Former Windsor mayor will not be prosecuted for sexual assault allegations
The former mayor of Windsor is no longer facing multiple counts of sexual misconduct and assault that drove him out of office, damaged the family wine business and dogged him for three years.
TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds
The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.
Michigan GOP's Matt Maddock claims Gonzaga team plane and buses are ‘illegal invaders’
Matt Maddock claims 'illegal invaders' arrived at Detroit Metro Airport. It was the Gonzaga Bulldogs mens basketball team.