Padilla was never officially in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, but his national profile led many to believe that he’d be a favorite to win.

Most of the $95 million raised both for and against today’s ballot measure came from fewer than 20 total contributors.

Sheriff’s Office says Jonsen was unaware of the Fair Political Practices Commission complaint.

While lopsided polling and fundraising have given the Yes on 50 campaign an undeniable advantage, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s team is taking nothing for granted as Election Day arrives.

The California Wellness Foundation poll found that nearly 80% of voters are worried by the cost of health care. Mental health access is a worry too – and immigration is worsening the problem.

As funding deadlines approach, one Head Start program has closed and three others are about to. More closures are expected in the coming weeks.

As the Nov. 4 election day approaches, most of the money for and against the plan to redraw California congressional districts was spent not by the campaign organizations, but by nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire.

The company behind ChatGPT is converting to a for-profit company and settling an investigation by California’s attorney general, but the company could still exploit its charitable roots.

More than a dozen lifeguards participated in the extraction.

When the driver continued to ignore all de-escalation efforts, deputies used what they described as “several less-lethal tools and projectiles," before opening fire with their service weapons.

The state’s action was in response to the Trump Administration’s defunding of all Planned Parenthood centers nationwide.

Assessor candidate Rishi Kumar says Santa Clara County government is abusing its authority during Measure A property tax campaign.

On Nov. 4, Californians will decide whether the state should gerrymander its congressional districts to favor Democrats.

When investigators searched Alfred Amaya's apartment, they found loaded weapons, multiple parts that transform guns into automatic weapons, and a 3D printer busy creating weapons parts for rifles.

The governor has signed a law that will walk back data sharing meant to increase CalFresh recipients, in response to the federal government’s attempts to collect private data.

The $144 million loan will be used to pay for 3% one-time bonuses for Cal State faculty and staff, including executives.