The California Races That Could Decide Control of Congress
Redistricting wars, a major Supreme Court ruling and a Democratic Party identity crisis are converging to shape the fight for…
Santa Clara County DA Barred From Retrying Pro-Palestinian Stanford Protesters
A Santa Clara County judge has barred District Attorney Jeff Rosen and his office from retrying a vandalism case against…
San Francisco Airport Labor Fight Hits City Hall This Week
San Francisco International Airport service workers said they are sleeping in their cars, living on oatmeal and working multiple jobs…
California’s Governor’s Race Remains Wide Open. Here’s What to Know Before the Primary
Five Democrats and two Republicans are all competing in an open field ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary. Here’s…
Governor and LA Mayor Hopefuls Face Off in a Week of Fiery Debates
From the governor's race to the L.A. mayor's race, KQED's politics team analyzes a week of heated debates and political…
Gubernatorial Candidate Katie Porter Fields Questions on Schools, Housing, Gas Prices at KQED Town Hall
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter discussed her temperament, housing plans, artificial intelligence regulation and wealth inequality.
California Courts Will Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities
The rule approved Friday comes as immigration arrests have risen at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing…
Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids
Two state senators have introduced bills that aim to curb raids at courthouses.
ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center in a Former California Prison
California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in…
Voter ID Initiative Qualifies for California’s November Election
California makes it easy to vote, with mail-in ballots and registration at the DMV. An upcoming ballot measure would add…