A candidate disappeared months ago after an ocean swim. Can he still win?
LONG BEACH, N.Y. — LONG BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — A political candidate in the New York City suburbs…
Complaint alleges San Jose employees, contractor improperly disposed of homeless residents’ belongings
Amid the growing crackdown on encampments throughout the city, San Jose now faces a rash of complaints about…
California Enacts Law to Review More Private-Equity Healthcare Acquisitions
WSJ ProOct. 13, 2025 4:21 pm ET California enacted its second bill in recent days restricting private-equity healthcare…
Former SF nonprofit leader pleads guilty to embezzling $241,000
Athena Harven, 56, pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud in a plea agreement filed Friday in federal…
Registrar of Voters Changes Course
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California governor signs law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to regulate artificial…
Newsom signs California law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots and…
An American Scandal’ examines the human cost of a broken system – The Mercury News
The subtitle of “Rehab,” Shoshana Walter’s book about the collective failure in this country regarding widespread drug addiction,…
A ‘middle-income’ housing program didn’t deliver on promises of affordability. Can Oakland make it work? – East Bay Times
Oakland officials have a new take on a controversial housing program that hasn’t always delivered the affordability it…
Why ‘no tax on tips’ may have limited benefits for California workers – The Mercury News
No tax on tips, a campaign promise by President Donald Trump, is now part of the U.S. tax…
Diwali will be official California holiday
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday…
Her husband was deported to Mexico. Unwilling to remain apart, she left California to join him. – East Bay Times
As the vehicle approached the Tijuana border, Etelvina Lázaro’s son, sitting behind the wheel, asked her again if she…