Diana Becton, the relatively low-profile district attorney of Contra Costa County for the last seven years, has suddenly become California’s leading progressive local prosecutor. With the likely ...

The public safety power shutoffs are possible from late Tuesday through early Thursday as officials monitor conditions, according to PG&E. Recent rains have lowered some fire potential, but subsequent ...

former California Gov. Jerry Brown began meeting with world leaders and signing agreements between California and them. Look ...

It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature ...

It is clear they are closely watching now and aware of voter frustrations. Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature ...

Targeting crime was a central part of the Trump campaign’s message, but some left-leaning prosecutors and measures survived a ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom this month announced his appointment of several new judges in the Bay Area, including two in Contra Costa County, plus the nomination of an Alameda ... Superior Court. Sanada served ...

Proposition 36 supporters say it would help California address homelessness and retail theft. Critics of the 2024 ballot measure call it a return to failed policies.

Then-President Donald Trump talks with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom during a visit to a neighborhood destroyed by wildfires in Paradise on Nov. 17, 2018. Photo by Evan Vucci, AP Photo Scheduling note: ...

Democrats have won eight presidential elections in a row in California, dating back to 1992. No Republican has won statewide ...

California voters backed Proposition 36, looking for a new direction on homelessness, retail theft and drug overdoses. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposed it.

President-elect Donald J. Trump named Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, turning to his top political aide to fill the critical post when he returns to office. President Biden, in his first remarks ...