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They said it: Rethinking Proposition 19

They said it: Rethinking Proposition 19

Under Trump, Bay Area immigration courts deny asylum claims at soaring rates

Under Trump, Bay Area immigration courts deny asylum claims at soaring rates

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats

A year later, a fatal California police shooting still raises questions

A year later, a fatal California police shooting still raises questions

Campaign worker for Rep. Mike Thompson rival investigated for surveilling congressman's Napa County home

Campaign worker for Rep. Mike Thompson rival investigated for surveilling congressman's Napa County home

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in departure from traditional focus

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in departure from traditional focus

‘I can hold this seat’: After Trump meeting, California Rep. Issa drops idea of Texas move, will seek re

‘I can hold this seat’: After Trump meeting, California Rep. Issa drops idea of Texas move, will seek re

Trump's immigration message collides with his welcome to World Cup fans

Trump's immigration message collides with his welcome to World Cup fans

Vallejo mayor also professor at Pleasant Hill’s Diablo Valley College

Vallejo mayor also professor at Pleasant Hill’s Diablo Valley College

Newly released photos show ‘disturbing look’ into Epstein Island

Newly released photos show ‘disturbing look’ into Epstein Island

‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor

‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor

Berkeley activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced in Sonoma County farm break

Berkeley activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced in Sonoma County farm break

Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

A push for more ADUs has hit the Bay Area and Southern California. Vast areas of San Diego County could be next.

A push for more ADUs has hit the Bay Area and Southern California. Vast areas of San Diego County could be next.

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members facing murder charge

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members facing murder charge

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations

Feldman: Why isn’t anyone stopping ICE?

Feldman: Why isn’t anyone stopping ICE?

Opinion: Trump's 50-year mortgage won’t fix the housing affordability crisis

Opinion: Trump's 50-year mortgage won’t fix the housing affordability crisis

Opinion: Trump’s immigration policies resemble the 1920s, but MAGA wants him to go further

Opinion: Trump’s immigration policies resemble the 1920s, but MAGA wants him to go further

New prosecutor won’t pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case

New prosecutor won’t pursue charges against Trump and others in Georgia election interference case

Trump spares turkeys at annual pardoning ceremony, but roasts his political opponents

Trump spares turkeys at annual pardoning ceremony, but roasts his political opponents

Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

Pentagon investigating Kelly for video to troops to defy ‘illegal orders’

Pentagon investigating Kelly for video to troops to defy ‘illegal orders’

What to know about former President Jair Bolsonaro’s arrest in Brazil

What to know about former President Jair Bolsonaro’s arrest in Brazil

From adversaries to bromance? Trump, Mamdani speak of shared goals during White House meeting

From adversaries to bromance? Trump, Mamdani speak of shared goals during White House meeting

Eric Swalwell’s entry into the California governor’s race echoes iconic late

Eric Swalwell’s entry into the California governor’s race echoes iconic late

FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out

FAA bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during shutdown leave thousands out

Dick Cheney’s funeral: A bipartisan show of respect and remembrance, minus Trump

Dick Cheney’s funeral: A bipartisan show of respect and remembrance, minus Trump

DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say

DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say