Courts
Appeals Court Lets Crichton Suit Over The Pitt Proceed
A California appeals court found clear similarities between The Pitt and ER, keeping Warner Bros. Television in Michael Crichton's estate lawsuit.
California
Politics
Scott Wiener Wins Pelosi Seat After Connie Chan Concedes
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan conceded Wednesday, clearing the way for state Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Politics
Xavier Becerra Wins California Governor Race Over Steve Hilton
AP projects Xavier Becerra the winner over Republican Steve Hilton; he will be California's first Latino governor in more than 150 years.
Analysis
After the Midterms: The Key Dates to Watch Through December
From ballot deadlines and ranked-choice counts to leadership elections and certification, here is what happens next.
Midterms 2026
About 60 Uncalled House Races Will Set the Size of the Majority
Democrats already control the chamber. The remaining contests will set the size of their majority, and some could take weeks.
Midterms 2026
California’s Billionaire Tax Trails in Early Returns as Housing Bond Pulls Ahead
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time levy on the state's richest residents. Voters appear more willing to borrow for first-time homebuyers.
Courts
Paul Pelosi Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run, Gets Probation
The husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to a year of summary probation over a July crash involving a parked…