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

Housing, civil rights and safety net services emerged as key issues at the panel hosted by the Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee.

The congressman proved that one can win races without help from corporate PACs. Now, he wants to enshrine that practice in federal law.

Congressman Mike Honda has spent more than $65,000 in campaign funds to defend himself from a House ethics probe. That's not why most donors give money to a candidate up for re-election, but how Honda targeted these contributors might be considered even more offensive.