Scott Shafer

The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.

Kevin McCarthy's resignation marks the end of an era for California Republicans. His absence along with other influential Golden State Dems could diminish the state's political influence.

More than a decade after the trial to overturn Prop. 8 ended, trial videotapes remained sealed, until NPR member station KQED won a long legal battle that got the U.S. Supreme Court to unseal them.

With a series of observances at city hall, mourners have been honoring Dianne Feinstein, who died last week. Democratic leaders will speak at a memorial service for the late senator on Thursday.

Laphonza Butler, a Democratic adviser and labor leader, is expected to be sworn in Tuesday as a U.S. senator representing California. Her appointment could disrupt a crowded Democratic primary race.

California's governor appointed Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, to fill a senate seat previously occupied by the late Dianne Feinstein. That decision could affect who wins that seat next.

Dianne Feinstein, who was first elected to the Senate from California in 1992, has died. She was 90 years old. Her most enduring legacy may be opening more doors for women in politics.

Feinstein suddenly became the mayor of San Francisco when two other officials were assassinated. Later she was elected to the U.S. Senate after male senators grilled Anita Hill in public hearings.

California Gavin Gov. Newsom is working to create a rehabilitation program at San Quentin Prison. Critics say the plan lacks detail and is being rushed.

There have only ever been two Black women in the U.S. Senate. That could change if Dianne Feinstein steps down. A look at why Black women face so many barriers to this particular office.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 89, is facing calls to resign after missing key Senate votes because of health issues. California voters talk about her absence. (Story first aired on ATC on April 24, 2023.)

Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced she will be running for the U.S. Senate seat in California after Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced she'll retire at the end of this term.

Republican Rep. Ken Calvert has been in Congress for 30 years and has opposed LGBTQ rights. Now, his newly redrawn district includes queer friendly Palm Springs, so he's changed his tune.

After swiftly grabbing the top spot in the "top two" primary on Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is favored to win reelection in November over Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle.

The three members are accused of prioritizing politics over quality of education. The recall is a test of how far to the left voters will go.

In rural California, a militia leader has led the drive to recall a Republican county supervisor in a vote next week. The effort illustrates how far to the right some GOP members are moving.

After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block private citizens from suing abortion providers, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wants to use the Texas strategy as a model for gun control.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will remain in office after a Republican-led recall effort failed. The special election cost the state nearly $300 million in taxpayers' money.

According to the AP, voters have decided not to recall California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. He will remain the leader of the country's most populous state until at least 2023.

The election that will decide whether Gavin Newsom remains the state's governor is less than a month away. Polls indicate a tight race between those who want to keep him and those who want him out.