San Mateo County leader says 'wear your damn mask’ after Trump's Covid diagnosis

Never one to mince words, San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa said Friday in a statement that everyone needs to wear a mask when out in public and the nation's leader is no exemption.

Biden and his wife test negative for coronavirus

The Democratic presidential nominee and his wife were tested earlier in the day after news of President Donald Trump’s infection was announced.

Voters will decide powers of Oakland Police Commission: Here's how

Voters in Oakland are being asked to decide whether to beef up the commission that oversees the city's police department.

Timeline of Trump's activities in week coronavirus hit home

President Trump said late Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the country deeper into uncertainty just a month before the presidential election.

City of Hayward apologizes for Trump letter in food boxes

A letter from President Trump was included in food bank boxes about a month before the presidential election.

Election 2020: San Francisco ensures safe and secure voting

San Francisco unveiled its new voting center today as part of the county's rollout of its safe voting plans.

Check's in the mail? Trump doling out aid before election

In recent days, President Donald Trump has promised millions of Medicare recipients that — thanks to him — they'll soon be getting an “incredible” $200 card in the mail to help them pay for prescriptions.

Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election

Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.

Presidential nominees, Commission assess chaotic first debate

President Trump, former VP Joe Biden and the Commission on Presidential Debates assessed a chaotic first debate.

Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format

The presidential debate commission says it will soon adopt changes to its format to avoid a repeat of the disjointed first meeting between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers

The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.

Presidential debate: Trump, Biden spar over Supreme Court, health care, COVID-19

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed over COVID-19 and the economy, the Supreme Court and more during the first presidential debate.

Bitter debate taunts overpower Trump's, Biden's visions

The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry -- and personal -- jabs that sometimes overshadowed the sharply different visions each man has for a nation facing historic crises.

Trump, Biden push into crucial first 2020 campaign face-off

Americans are both fearful and impatient about the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans and cost millions of jobs, and many are concerned about racial justice, protest violence or both.

Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate with Trump

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, released their 2019 tax returns ahead of Tuesday’s debate.