Prop 22 passes: California Uber, Lyft workers once again independent contractors
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
California Proposition 22, which would again classify app-based transportation and delivery drivers as independent contractors, has passed.
Alameda County to pay $5M to Fremont family of young man chained to Santa Rita Jail door
Christian Madrigal's parents have been grieving since he died last June after they called 911 to get him mental help after he experienced some sort of psychotic break after experimenting with mushrooms about two weeks prior.
Christian Madrigal's parents have been grieving since he died last June after they called 911 to get him mental help after he experienced some sort of psychotic break after experimenting with mushrooms about two weeks prior.
Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle; polling shows Prop. 16 is struggling
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
California eyes ending cash bail system, rolling back crime reforms
Proposition 25 would substitute risk assessments to decide who should remain in jail while awaiting trial. Separately, Proposition 20 would restore some criminal penalties, including again barring those convicted of certain serious offenses from earlier release.
Proposition 25 would substitute risk assessments to decide who should remain in jail while awaiting trial. Separately, Proposition 20 would restore some criminal penalties, including again barring those convicted of certain serious offenses from earlier release.
2 California measures would expand voting rights for felons, teens
Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.
Prop. 17 would restore the vote for some felons and Prop. 18 would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if they turn 18 before the general election.
Emotions high and eggs fly after Trump caravan visits Marin City
What happened in Marin City, they say, is a microcosm of the politically charged feelings raging throughout the country with just hours left to the election.
What happened in Marin City, they say, is a microcosm of the politically charged feelings raging throughout the country with just hours left to the election.
103-year-old Half Moon Bay resident, who's never missed an election, casts her ballot
At 103, Nina Jarvis of Half Moon Bay has never missed an election. And even in the midst of a pandemic, this election would be no exception.
At 103, Nina Jarvis of Half Moon Bay has never missed an election. And even in the midst of a pandemic, this election would be no exception.
Judge limits Newsom's powers during pandemic that interferes with California state law
A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.
A judge on Monday preliminarily ordered California Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop issuing directives related to the coronavirus that might interfere with state law.
Formerly incarcerated Emeryville man explains why many at San Quentin don't want to be transferred
The appellate court ruling allows for two possibilities: CDCR can either transfer or release 1,100 people in an "expeditious" manner.
The appellate court ruling allows for two possibilities: CDCR can either transfer or release 1,100 people in an "expeditious" manner.
Police: 'Unlawful assembly' declared in Beverly Hills after protester, Trump supporter clash
Police have issued an "unlawful assembly" advisory near the Beverly Hills sign as supporters of President Donald Trump have gathered in the area.
Police have issued an "unlawful assembly" advisory near the Beverly Hills sign as supporters of President Donald Trump have gathered in the area.
Crews battle large fire at DTLA commercial building, 1 firefighter hurt
Firefighters are working to take down a large blaze at a Downtown Los Angeles commercial building Friday night.
Firefighters are working to take down a large blaze at a Downtown Los Angeles commercial building Friday night.
Culture Conversations: Young leaders supporting voting efforts
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Tiny California city provides in-person 'learning hubs' for low-income students during pandemic
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
Silverado Fire: 98% contained; 2 firefighters remain in critical condition
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
Sold! New York developer buys iconic San Francisco Transamerica Pyramid
A New York developer paid $650 million for the property, which also includes two nearby buildings on Sansome Street.
A New York developer paid $650 million for the property, which also includes two nearby buildings on Sansome Street.
Firefighters rescue barn owl from massive California wildfire
Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.
Firefighters battling wildfires in California came to the rescue of a burned barn owl, wrapping it safely in a firefighter's jacket until they could get it to an animal hospital.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Virtual grand opening for new Michelle Obama elementary school in Richmond
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
This is the first Bay Area school to be named after Michele Obama.
Hit-and-run driver who fatally struck bicyclist arrested after fleeing U.S. to Australia
A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.
A hit-and-run driver who fled the country three years ago after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Whittier was arrested Thursday morning after being extradited to the U.S., authorities said.