Hip hop icon E-40 honored Saturday in Vallejo

He is a man with many names: TKA, E-Feezy, Mr. Flamboyant, The Ambassador of the Bay. But to many in his hometown of Vallejo, he is known as Earl "E-40" Stevens and he is being honored Saturday for his achievements.

Newsom meets with wounded Californians during trip to Israel

California Gov. Gavin Newsom landed in Israel early Friday morning, where he met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and spoke with Californians who were wounded in the Israel-Hamas war.

Biden uses oval office speech to declare backing of Israel, Ukraine in time of war

President Joe Biden will deliver only the second Oval Office address of his term on Thursday night to make the case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel in a time of war.

'Free, free Palestine': Protestors chain themselves to Pelosi's SF office building

Dozens of protestors have chained themselves to Rep. Nancy Pelosi San Francisco's office Thursday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the end of sending military aid to Israel.

Laphonza Butler won't run for Senate seat

Newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler has decided not to run in the 2024 Senate race.

Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty ahead of Georgia election interference trial

Sidney Powell, the former attorney for Donald Trump accused of trying to illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges a day before her trial was set to begin.

California Gov. Newsom announces he's going to Israel

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's going to Israel, drawing praise from major Jewish community groups following the Hamas attack on that country two weeks ago. 

San Francisco man says his cousin was in Gaza hospital during attack

The State Department blames a Palestinian terrorist organization for the misfired rocket, seriously damaging a hospital in Gaza.

SF students walkout during day of action, call for Israeli cease-fire

High school students in San Francisco joined a nationwide walk-out on Wednesday and called for change in the Middle East. Those students are calling on Israel to change its policies and would like to see a cease-fire. 

Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.

SF city supervisor proposes ban on street vendors in the Mission District

San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen is proposing a ban on vendors on Mission Street for 90 days, in an effort to improve safety for city employees who are tasked with keeping the streets clean and clear.  

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast

Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike for the incident, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket fired by Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group allied to Hamas. The health ministry said at least 500 people were killed.

San Francisco mayor wants to expand police powers via ballot measure; critics blast idea

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a new ballot measure for the March election, which critics began blasting even before the idea was formally announced.

Speed cameras coming to Bay Area, privacy advocates skeptical

Speed cameras will be up and running in Oakland, San Jose and San Francisco starting next year. Supporters say cameras will help reduce the number of people who die in accidents due to speeding, but critics have privacy concerns and say the cameras could target low-income communities.