Oakland Approves Police Contract With Israeli Intelligence Firm for Phone Searches
Bay Area civil rights groups criticized the move, citing privacy concerns and use of the technology in military operations in…
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.
Here’s How the Candidates for Governor Would Make California More Affordable
With the cost of living ranking high on the list of concerns for Californians heading into the June 2 primary,…
Here’s How the Candidates for Governor Would Make California More Affordable
With the cost of living ranking high on the list of concerns for Californians heading into the June 2 primary,…
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…