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Rep. Jackie Speier arrested outside Supreme Court at abortion rights protest

Rep. Jackie Speier arrested outside Supreme Court at abortion rights protest

They were arrested on suspicion of crowding, obstructing or incommoding, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
How abortion ruling could affect IVF and embryonic research

How abortion ruling could affect IVF and embryonic research

Stanford Law School professor weighs in on additional legislation that could bring potential restrictions
In their scrubs and white coats, Stanford doctors rally against Roe v. Wade decision

In their scrubs and white coats, Stanford doctors rally against Roe v. Wade decision

Hundreds voice support for reproductive rights following the historic vote
The Supreme Court 'bows out' on abortion, former federal judge says

The Supreme Court 'bows out' on abortion, former federal judge says

Abraham Sofaer sees a future that does not bode well for contraception, other rights
Officials from Santa Clara, San Mateo counties vow support for out-of-state patients seeking abortions

Officials from Santa Clara, San Mateo counties vow support for out-of-state patients seeking abortions

'We are vowing to protect the lives of women and girls'
Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rights

Supreme Court overturns federal abortion rights

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reversed the court's Roe v. Wade decision granting women the federal right to an abortion in the United States. The 6-3 decision sends authority to regulate abortion back to the states.
After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?

After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?

The constitutional right to abortion in the United States is no more. On Friday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its landmark Roe v. Wade precedent in a 5-4 decision, ending nearly 50 years of guaranteed abortion access for American women.
Redwood City youth-led March for Our Lives chapter joins protests across the country

Redwood City youth-led March for Our Lives chapter joins protests across the country

Protestors: It’s time for our government to act. No more lives should be lost to gun violence
March for Our Lives student anti-gun violence activists to rally Saturday at downtown library

March for Our Lives student anti-gun violence activists to rally Saturday at downtown library

A march is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m, and a rally begins at 9:45 a.m. in front of the downtown library
Low voter turnout in San Mateo County, where just over half the votes have been counted

Low voter turnout in San Mateo County, where just over half the votes have been counted

Updated elections results are expected Thursday afternoon
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