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As Border Debate Shifts Right, Sen. Alex Padilla Emerges as Persistent Counterforce for Immigrants
Alex Padilla is taking practically every opportunity to put his stamp on the Democratic Party’s approach to immigration and pressing his case in face-to-face moments with President Joe Biden.
How to Attend a Rally Safely in the Bay Area: Your Rights, Protections and the Police
Here are some tips on safety and preparation, should you choose to participate in a protest about a cause you care about.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/23/how-to-safely-attend-a-protest-in-the-bay-area/
SF Democratic Party’s Support of Unlimited Housing Could Pressure Mayoral Candidates
The move could prompt mayoral and Board of Supervisors candidates to adjust their housing policies to align with the Democratic County Central Committee's stance for endorsement.
Recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Qualifies for a Vote
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will decide when to hold a recall election.
Silicon Valley Readies for Low-Simitian House Race Recount — but How Does It Work?
Election officials in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are recounting ballots in the 16th Congressional District race, which could break a tie between Evan Low and Joe Simitian.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/15/evan-low-joe-simitian-recount-16th-congressional-district/
Forced Sterilization Survivors Undertake Own Healing After Feeling ‘Silenced Again’ by State
A law required California to involve survivors in memorializing the state's history of forced sterilization. Survivors say that didn’t happen — so they undertook their own project of healing.
California Assembly Bills Seek to Curb Retail Theft, Maintain Proposition 47
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas vowed “balanced and bipartisan” bills will curb shoplifting in the state.
California’s Inland Empire District to Choose Between GOP Latina and Transgender Democrat for State Senate
The two candidates seeking to become state senator for a new Inland Empire district say they’re avoiding culture war clashes to focus on bread-and-butter issues.
Unpredictable Race for Silicon Valley Congressional Seat After Unprecedented Tie
After a tie for second between Evan Low and Joe Simitian, 3 Democrats will compete in the general election in the 16th district.
Campaign to Roll Back Proposition 47 Criminal Justice Reforms Could Head to Voters
Proposition 47 supporters and Democratic lawmakers are countering with a package of legislation aimed at addressing retail theft and the fentanyl crisis.
Chinatown Rally Launches Aaron Peskin Mayoral Run
Peskin formally announced his mayoral campaign on Saturday at Portsmouth Square in the heart of Chinatown, the neighborhood that lifted Peskin to victory in his last contested supervisor race in ...
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/06/chinatown-rally-launches-aaron-peskin-mayoral-run/
Bay Area Members of Congress Tell Biden to Halt Offensive Aid to Israel
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was among 5 Bay Area members of Congress, and 40 in total, who signed the letter calling on the Biden administration to halt offensive weapons transfers to Israel.
Newsom and Democratic Legislators Agree on Plan to Reduce State Budget Deficit By $17.3 Billion
California is facing a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall. The agreement announced Thursday includes a $3.6 billion one-time funding cut, and delaying and deferring about $5.2 billion on variou...
SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin Announces Mayoral Run
In a tight mayor race, candidates will look to create contrasts between progressive and moderate Democrats on housing, crime and the future of San Francisco.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/04/04/sf-supervisor-aaron-peskin-announces-mayoral-run/
In Extraordinary Tie, Evan Low and Joe Simitian Both Advance in Race for Silicon Valley House Seat
Former San José Mayor Sam Liccardo will face both California Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian in the 16th District.
SF Social Welfare Workers Protest Proposition F, Saying It Will Exacerbate Agency’s Staffing Crisis
The measure, introduced by Mayor London Breed, tasks San Francisco's Human Services Agency with screening city welfare recipients who are suspected of using illegal substances.
Willie Brown Celebrates 90th Birthday With California Political Powerhouses
California political giant and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown celebrated a milestone birthday this week. At 90 years old, his influence is still reflected in city and state politics toda...
New Data Shows It’s Gotten Easier to Vote in the US Since 2000
Nearly 97% of voting-age U.S. citizens now live in a state with some form of early voting, according to a new report.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/20/new-data-shows-its-gotten-easier-to-vote-in-the-us-since-2000/
Aaron Peskin’s Rumored Run for SF Mayor Has Same Strength and Weakness: Housing
As Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin mulls a run for mayor, how people view his opposition to market-rate housing would be both a strength and a vulnerability should he jump in the race...
Former SFPUC Chief Harlan Kelly Sentenced to 4-Year Prison Term Following Fraud Conviction — Here Are 5 Takeaways
Kelly is the latest San Francisco official to land in prison after being found guilty of charges related to bribery, as part of an expansive, six-year federal investigation into city government c...
Why Proposition 1 Opponents Are Taking Back Their Election Concession
Opponents of Proposition 1 have withdrawn their concession, as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health ballot measure barely leads. The foes are launching a campaign, similar to one from Newsom’s p...
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/18/why-prop-1-opponents-are-taking-back-their-election-concession/
Former LA Dodger Steve Garvey Aims for the Wall in US Senate Race
What lies ahead for the former first baseman who is headed to a runoff election for an open U.S. Senate seat in California against Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff.
2 Sunol School Board Members to Face Recall in July
The recall targets two school board members who successfully pushed for a controversial flag ban that many saw as an effort to prevent a pride flag from being flown on the district’s sole campu...
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/15/two-sunol-school-board-members-to-face-recall-in-july/
San José Mayor Matt Mahan Calls For ‘Urgent Action’ on Homelessness in City Budget Plan
Mahan discusses the budget proposal he unveiled on Wednesday, doubling down on shifting funding toward temporary housing and shelter.
Newsom’s Proposition 1 Mental Health Measure Likely to Pass, Opponents Concede
The latest returns show that the measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is still too close to call.
UC Berkeley Jewish Community Members March on Campus Amid Rising Tensions
About 180 Jewish community members and students at UC Berkeley marched on Monday to protest what they said were university failures to adhere to campus policies as well as the handling of recent ...
State of the Union 2024: What to Watch For as Biden Addresses the Nation
President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union on Thursday night. It's one of the year's biggest pieces of political theater, and it will be carefully scrutinized as he runs for re...
Liccardo Leads South Bay House Primary, Simitian Confident He’ll Make General Election
The 2 Democrats led early returns on Tuesday in the race for the House seat currently held by Rep. Anna Eshoo.
Proposition 1 Edges Toward Approval, but Too Close to Call
California voters on Tuesday appear to be supportive of the landmark reform to the state’s mental health funding and a top priority for Gov. Gavin Newsom.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2024/03/05/prop-1-edges-toward-approval-but-too-close-to-call/
Propositions E and F in San Francisco Appear Headed for Victory
San Francisco voters are poised to approve the public safety measures authored by Mayor London Breed.