Oakland mayor says she's rising to challenges in State of the City speech, critics say otherwise
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city.
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.
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.
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.
With Trump back at civil fraud trial, accountant testifies after key witness Michael Cohen postpones
Former President Donald Trump has returned to the Manhattan civil fraud trial that threatens to upend his real estate empire.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to the Manhattan civil fraud trial that threatens to upend his real estate empire.
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.
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.
Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.
Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
Brooke Jenkins deletes tweet calling Palestinian demonstration 'pro-Hamas rally'
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has offered an explanation for her now-deleted post in which she referred to a protest in support of Palestine as a "pro-Hamas" rally.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has offered an explanation for her now-deleted post in which she referred to a protest in support of Palestine as a "pro-Hamas" rally.
Prosecutor says gag order in Donald Trump election interference case wouldn't affect ability to campaign
The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Organizers of effort to recall Alameda County DA push ahead
Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price were out in force on Sunday gathering signatures. Some of the signatures were obtained by going door to door in the County, and others through a sign-up station manned in West Oakland.
Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price were out in force on Sunday gathering signatures. Some of the signatures were obtained by going door to door in the County, and others through a sign-up station manned in West Oakland.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour
California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
San Francisco mayor, police chief provide update on crime prevention efforts
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Charges filed for 2 men accused of multiple Mission District robberies
Two men have been charged for a series of armed robberies in San Francisco's Mission District in situations where victims were held at gunpoint and at times pistol whipped, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Two men have been charged for a series of armed robberies in San Francisco's Mission District in situations where victims were held at gunpoint and at times pistol whipped, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in California has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler to decide if she will enter the 2024 contest for her seat after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein’s term.
Alameda County district attorney recall effort officially gets underway
Not even a full year into her term, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is under heavy scrutiny.
Not even a full year into her term, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is under heavy scrutiny.
Mario Lopez blasts Gavin Newsom for being tougher on 'Skittles' in California than drugs and homelessness
Nineties teen sitcom star and TV host Mario Lopez is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom's priorities when it comes to making California safer for its residents.
Nineties teen sitcom star and TV host Mario Lopez is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom's priorities when it comes to making California safer for its residents.
Feds, local investigators working on SF Chinese consulate investigation
Local and federal officials are working to unravel the events that led up to a man crashing a car into the San Francisco Chinese consulate.
Local and federal officials are working to unravel the events that led up to a man crashing a car into the San Francisco Chinese consulate.
San Jose mayor courts AI companies, innovation edge over SF
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
LeRonne Armstrong among police commission's chief candidates; infighting still persists
Among the list of top candidates is LeRonne Armstrong, the former chief who was fired by the Mayor in February.
Among the list of top candidates is LeRonne Armstrong, the former chief who was fired by the Mayor in February.
E-40 to be honored with key to city of Vallejo
The mayor’s office issued a memo that said they want to recognize Vallejo native, Earl Stevens, for his exceptional contributions to arts, culture, business and philanthropy in Vallejo.
The mayor’s office issued a memo that said they want to recognize Vallejo native, Earl Stevens, for his exceptional contributions to arts, culture, business and philanthropy in Vallejo.