California’s populous Bay Area county, seat in Oakland
State Senator Aisha Wahab has won the special election to serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th district. She will take the seat through January and will face Melissa Hernandez again in November for a full term. Outside groups tied to AIPAC spent millions supporting Hernandez; Wahab called the spending an attempt to buy the seat.
Wildfire risk rises across California as strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and heat prompt public-safety power shutoffs in multiple counties. Authorities warn residents to prepare and utilities say they are pre-deploying crews and coordinating with state agencies.