FBI Fatally Shoots a Man Holding Hostages in Bakersfield Office Building, Police Say
The Bakersfield Police Department said that the suspect was shot and killed by the FBI early Wednesday morning. All the…
Jones Dickson Leads Early in Alameda County District Attorney Race
Early returns show Ursula Jones Dickson leading the Alameda County district attorney race over former DA Pamela Price in a…
A Teacher Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. Why Did California Let Him Continue Teaching?
Holly McDede explains how a pattern of delays and a lack of transparency has allowed educators to continue teaching after…
California’s Primary Election Results Are Coming In. Here Are the Races to Watch
KQED's politics team breaks down California's primary election results, from the governor's race to the night's most hotly contested congressional…
Kim Leads Early As Insurance Commissioner Race Heads Toward General Election
Early returns show progressive activist Jane Kim leading the insurance commissioner race while State Sen. Ben Allen appears to also…
Longtime Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen Holds Early Lead in Reelection Bid
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is well ahead of his challenger in early primary election results.
In Race to Replace Pelosi, Wiener, Chan Hold Early Lead
The winner of the November general election will succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for…
Alan Wong Holds Commanding Lead in SF Supervisor Race
Wong held more than 72% of the early vote.
San Francisco Propositions C and D Trailing
The early returns marked a win for Mayor Daniel Lurie.
In Redrawn Napa Valley House Seat, Voters Appear to Stick With Incumbent They Know
Rep. Mike Thompson is holding off a progressive challenger and a Republican in early returns in this Napa Valley district,…