Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone’s affinity for antiquated colloquialisms has turned into a hog-wild debacle.

In a recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom could get more votes than his replacement—and still lose his job.

Nonprofits set up by legislators test campaign finance laws even as they underwrite good works by elected officials.

There’s some worry that a state policy will prevent independent absentee voters from participating in the presidential candidate nomination.

You might think a political party riven with infighting would be in a bad spot politically. But California Democrats are doing just fine.

As the greed continues to eat away at the health care system, the only humane path forward is Medicare for all. 

Local Dems are staying vigilant in response to a spate of bomb threats targeting Democratic Party officials throughout the country.

The very qualities that lead some in California in to eye Feinstein as vulnerable are viewed by many in Washington as assets.

Last year’s presidential election set a record for the most ballots cast in Santa Clara County history, according to a new report.

Mugambi Jouet’s new book examines how the growing dark side of “American exceptionalism” has driven the polarization of U.S. politics.

In suggesting that African Americans shouldn’t be “pigeon-holed” to stereotypes, football legend Jim Brown trotted out another stereotype.

Sports legends convened at an SJSU event to announce a new institute that will focus on the intersection of sports, race and social change.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo will join a notable list of elected officials Friday, when he skips Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony.

The day after Donald Trump is sworn in, Silicon Valley women will join an expected 200,000 protesters at the Women’s March on Washington D.C.

A coalition of California legislators, led by Campbell Assemblyman Evan Low, introduced a resolution that aims to abolish the Electoral College.

The SCV Water District recently signed off on a $5 million deal for RMC Water and Environment, and arguments defending it have raised eyebrows.