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t's a familiar refrain among California's recall watchers: 2021 is not 2003. Yes, the state again is in the middle of a recall election that could remove the Democratic governor from office. But today's California electorate looks far different than it did 18 years ago: It's less Republican, more Latino and Asian, and younger — all trends that favor Gov. Gavin Newsom, so long as he can get his voters to turn out.
Gov. Newsom stayed on the same message we have been hearing since he first started campaigning -- framing the recall around one specific opponent, Larry Elder.
With under a hundred hours left for California voters to turn in their ballots in the governor's recall election, a new UC Berkeley poll shows Gov. Gavin Newsom likely to keep his job.
As we learned from past elections, there's a good chance there will be claims of voter fraud or ballot tampering, and California's top election official is confident the state's upcoming recall election is secure.
New polling numbers show that the recall race has gone from a statistical tie, to a 22 point advantage in Governor Gavin Newsom's favor.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom voted to keep himself in office Friday, days before the recall election against him comes to a close.
In the closing days of the recall effort that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, his campaign has found a familiar foil that's as big as Texas. In fact, it is Texas.
For Republicans in some of California's reddest regions, there is both hope and skepticism in the effort to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Win or lose, Larry Elder's star turn within his party is prompting chatter about his political future in the strongly Democratic state,
Political analysts say recent polls and early returns indicate Newsom can be cautiously confident he'll get to keep his job.
President Joe Biden will visit California on Monday to rally with Gov. Gavin Newsom, in an effort to bolster last minute support for the governor ahead of Tuesday's recall election.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom has been spending the final days before the recall election urging a no vote, his opponents remain entrenched in their belief he should be ousted from office.
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her home state of California on Wednesday to rally voters against the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose campaign expressed growing confidence the first-term Democrat would survive the attempt to remove him from office a year early.
With one week to go, Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a strong push to get back the support from Latino voters he needs to defeat the September 14 recall election against him.
On a single day last November, two events helped set the course for just the second recall election against a governor in California history.
With 8 days left in the recall election, there was no holiday for those fighting to be the governor of California. Gov, Newsom and several of his key opponents spent Labor Day making their pitch to voters.
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the San Francisco Bay Area next week to campaign for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who faces possible removal from office in the Sept. 14 recall election.
The critical question left in the California recall election that could remove Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't whether someone likes the first-term Democrat — it's who is going to take the time to vote.
With just two weeks before California's recall election, the leading GOP contender in the bid to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire for his comments on kids and the coronavirus.
With two weeks to go until the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom was in the Bay Area to make his case.
Monday is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming statewide recall election that could possibly see California Gov. Gavin Newsom end his term early.
The rapid ascent of Republican Larry Elder in the Sept. 14 recall election that could remove Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is a striking turn in a state regarded as a Democratic fortress.
Recalling Gov. Newsom seemed at first like a Republican fantasy but now Democrats are worried that GOP pipe dream may become a real Democratic nightmare on recall Election Day Sept. 14.
Democrats continue to pounce on leading Republican recall candidate Larry Elder's comments about women published decades ago.
Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled a planned campaign appearance alongside California Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed at boosting Democratic turnout in the final weeks of the recall election.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.
Crews in Oakland knocked down a structure fire near the intersection of 60th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way Wednesday morning that left two people injured, according to fire officials.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.
Crews in Oakland knocked down a structure fire near the intersection of 60th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way Wednesday morning that left two people injured, according to fire officials.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced new legislation that is aimed at cracking down on nighttime drug markets in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco nurses spoke out at the Department of Public Health about urgent issues they say are affecting them at facilities across the city.
A deadly crash at a bus stop in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood that killed a family of four last month led city officials to quickly come up with a plan to make the intersection much safer.
A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.
Crews in Oakland knocked down a structure fire near the intersection of 60th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way Wednesday morning that left two people injured, according to fire officials.
A memorial service for fallen Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate is set for this Friday and will be open to the public.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a former accountant for a Richmond paver company with six felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion.
Over 1,600 signatures were submitted to the San Pablo city clerk by activists Tuesday for a renter protection legislation package to go on the November ballot.
Police are investigating a reported assault at the University of California, Berkeley on Tuesday night.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.
A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean
It is often said that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and for Harriete Estel Berman, she sees beauty in the discarded.
Police in Milpitas arrested a young couple from the Southern California city of Glendale Sunday after they were found with a large quantity of fake jewelry used in scams after a reported theft at a store in the Great Mall.
Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.
A helicopter crew airlifted an injured tree trimmer to a Santa Rosa hospital Monday in a dramatic rescue captured on video.
Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said.
Birds of a feather can gather at the free, family-friendly 15th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival at Point Reyes Station Sunday.
A man suspected in a burglary on the west side of Vallejo in March faced additional accusations of rape and kidnapping on Friday, Vallejo police said.
The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday that head coach David Quinn has been relieved of his duties, following one of the worst seasons in team history.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from Wednesday's scheduled start against the New York Mets and placed on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
A controversial figure from the Oakland Athletics' recent history says he wants to be appointed the team's manager when they move to Sacramento.
A ride-hailing driver escaped from an attempted carjacking in Palo Alto this week, police said Wednesday.
A memorial service for fallen Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate is set for this Friday and will be open to the public.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a former accountant for a Richmond paver company with six felonies related to alleged embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, and tax evasion.
Police are investigating a reported assault at the University of California, Berkeley on Tuesday night.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced new legislation that is aimed at cracking down on nighttime drug markets in the Tenderloin.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.
Senators approve foreign aid package that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
At the Earth Day Festival in Atherton, they wanted to promote the benefits of using environmentally friendly lawn equipment.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.
Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.
Over 1,600 signatures were submitted to the San Pablo city clerk by activists Tuesday for a renter protection legislation package to go on the November ballot.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, presenting a smaller program than in years past that will continue through Sunday.
A long-dormant Suicidal Tendencies side project led by singer Mike Muir and former bassist Robert Trujillo (currently in Metallica), Infectious Grooves brings their goofy funk-metal songs to the UC Theatre Saturday for their first Bay Area show in years.
The initial acts performing as part of SF Live series of concerts in San Francisco was announced by Mayor London Breed Monday, outlining some of the free entertainment that will be featured across the city this summer.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Volunteer Engagement Director Diane Zapata joins the Morning Edition during National Volunteer Week to highlight the volunteers who put in about 200,000 hours of service to help others in the community put food on their tables. (04-24-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Actors Rebecca Wisocky and Sheila Carrasco joined the Morning Edition to discuss the final two episodes of season 3 and how performing life and death changed their perspective. (04-24-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Wednesday morning news update from KPIX
Darren Peck show the moisture headed toward the Bay Area and how much rain we can expect this week. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Protesters who have formed an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the University of California, Berkeley campus say they will remain until UC cuts all ties with Israeli companies connected to arms suppliers, and the formal recognition of Israel's action in the Gaza Strip as genocide. Shawn Chitnis reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.