Sarah Palin leveled criticism at California's attorney general and others raising questions about her visit to a cash-strapped university, telling supporters that students had better things to do than dive through Dumpsters to find out how much she earns speaking.

Drilling crews are grinding ever deeper to build the relief wells that are the best hope of stopping the massive oil leak at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown is challenging Republican Meg Whitman to 10 town hall debates.

Embattled Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas narrowly won nomination to a third term Tuesday night, overcoming a labor-backed challenger and defying a nationwide anti-establishment tide.

Marking five disastrous weeks, BP readied yet another attempt to slow the oil gushing into the Gulf on Tuesday as a federal report alleged drilling regulators have been so close to oil and gas companies they've been accepting gifts and even negotiating to go work for them.

President Barack Obama plans to visit a solar company in Fremont when he comes to the San Francisco Bay area for a fundraising trip next week.

President Barack Obama is heading to California for the second time in as many months to help raise cash for Sen. Barbara Boxer's re-election campaign.

Last week, it was oil executives who faced the wrath of lawmakers eager to find blame for the massive oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico.

In what is shaping up as the most expensive gubernatorial primary in California history, two wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are battling for the Republican nomination for governor, with each trying to lay claim to the title of most conservative.

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner launched an assault on rival Meg Whitman's track record and character Sunday night in the second debate of the Republican primary.

President Barack Obama will visit Los Angeles to speak at high-priced fundraisers for the Democratic National Committee and Sen. Barbara Boxer's re-election campaign.

A White House official says President Barack Obama will go to Los Angeles on April 19 to raise money for Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Protesters chanting slogans and carrying signs marched in Hollywood Sunday to demand equal Social Security benefits for same-sex couples.