Opinion: Republican Demise is Bad for All of Us
At first, it sounded like a gag. The California Republican Party was planning to scale back its presence... Read »
Newsom's 'Good Government' Also Good for Donors
The role of lieutenant governor is being redefined by Gavin Newsom, but some initiatives are crossing paths... Read »
Effort Stalled to Stop Genetically Altered Fish
The latest is just one of many efforts to stop the sale of altered salmon. Read »
Rove: Veep Pick "As Early as Friday"
Karl Rove said Tuesday that Mitt Romney is "close to a decision" on a running mate and predicted that the... Read »
Romney Struggles with Independent Voters: Poll
Presidential race is swing states of Wisconsin, Colorado and Virginia. Read »
Obama, Romney Trade Barbs as VP Rumors Swirl
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are trading barbs on their records as the presidential campaign enters... Read »
Rep. Barbara Lee Steps Up For Medical Marijuana
A bill proposed by Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee would prevent federal prosecutors from using asset... Read »
Tax Questions Keep Dogging Romney
Questions over Mitt Romney's finances, and taxes, continue to dog the GOP presidential candidate,... Read »
Taser Abuse Against Disabled Inquiry Sought
Parents, advocates want the state to take a closer look at abuse of patients at disabled facilities. Read »
Berkeley Mortgage Relief Tied to Occupy
The plan would use eminent domain and a nonprofit fund to help homeowners. Read »
Parks' Scandal Spurs Budget Scrutiny
Citizens' oversight commission could wield more power over state parks. Read »
Opinion: Should the Federal Reserve Refinance Stockton?
Could the Federal Reserve ease the fiscal burden on California's distressed cities? Read »
Report: No Further Deception in State Funds
A detailed review of more than 500 state special funds released Friday found hundreds of millions of dollars... Watch »
Arnold Schwarzenegger Sits Down With TV Critics
Schwarzenegger says sports zeal landed him in brig Read »
New Calls for Change in Child Labor Laws
There are now calls for change in United States labor policy following an NBC Bay Area investigation that uncovered... Watch »
Opinion: The Trojans, Professor Arnold and His Legacy
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is helping to bankroll a new think tank at USC that gives him an academic... Read »
Feds Oppose Bid by Immigrant to be Lawyer in California
Federal officials have opposed the attempt of a Mexican immigrant living in the U.S. without legal permission... Read »
Opinion: Trading Places: Texas and California
Once upon a time, Texas was a Democratic bastion and California was regularly in the Republican column. Read »
Hetch Hetchy Support Doesn't Aid GOP Candidate
The Republican contender is not seeing traction with voters despite his backing of a radical environmental plan. Read »