Nancy Pelosi Endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress
The former Speaker of the House is endorsing Chan, a San Francisco supervisor who has amassed labor support, to replace…
Xavier Becerra Says He Will Fight for California. Who Did He Fight for as AG?
Xavier Becerra built his national reputation by suing the Trump administration. But as he runs for governor, critics say his…
Why Are Some East Bay Voters Receiving 2 Election Ballots?
A June 16 special election for Congress in the 14th District was scheduled after former Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from…
Could San Francisco Ban Smoking on Bar Patios?
While legal in California, more than 50 cities in the Bay Area have already banned smoking on bar patios.
Primary 2026: Monday Is Your Last Day to Register Online to Vote. What if You Miss It?
How to make sure you’re registered — correctly — to vote in the June 2 state primary election.
Former Newsom Campaign Manager on the State of the Governor’s Race
Addisu Demissie ran Gov. Gavin Newsom's successful campaign for governor in 2018 and his 2021 anti-recall campaign. He weighs in…
Here’s What Newsom’s Revised Budget Means for Education in California
Education advocates celebrate massive investments in special ed, and a plan for paid pregnancy leave, while closely watching where dollars…
6 People Have Died in California ICE Detention Centers as Trump Deportations Soared
The Trump administration immigration crackdown swelled the population inside California’s immigrant detention centers. State investigators in a report described strained…
California Academy of Sciences Chief Scott Sampson to Step Down
The announcement follows recent layoffs and ongoing financial challenges at the San Francisco museum and scientific research institution.
What Is California’s ‘Jungle Primary’ — and Why Does It Matter so Much for the Governor’s Race?
The top-two primary means that despite Democrats’ voter registration advantage in the state, California could have an all-Republican governor’s race…