Leaders from the AFL-CIO, representing 2.3 million nationwide members, say Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to focus on the technology’s harms to win support for her presidential run.

The Assembly approved a union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors, but the Senate last week removed the self-auditing requirements and the public naming of private-sector employees.

Lawyers for the Santa Clara County supervisor cite irregularities, including breaches of confidentiality and discrimination, in San Diego County’s search for a new top administrative officer.

The 15th State Senate District hopeful says her opponent’s use of an image with President Obama is illegal under a federal policy.

The SBLC has seen better days. There’s always the next crop of political stars to groom, but managing endorsements has proven a challenge.