Biden in UN address: Peace still possible, US must not retreat from the world

President Joe Biden on Tuesday is giving his farewell address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York as conflicts rage around the world.

Newsom signs laws for harsher penalties on sideshow drivers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday took action to intensify the crackdown on illegal sideshows and street takeovers.

Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity. 

DOJ seeks attempted assassination charge against suspect accused of staking out Trump at golf course

Ryan Routh, the man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course, allegedly left behind a note saying that he intended to kill the former president.

Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.

New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program

The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.

Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction

The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.

Kamala Harris accepts CNN debate challenge, calls out Trump for October rematch

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted CNN's invitation for a second debate on October 23, calling on former President Donald Trump to join. Trump has yet to respond, but tensions are building ahead of the potential rematch.

Poll: California voters show overwhelming support for Prop. 36

A new statewide poll in California found that nearly three-quarters of Golden State residents support Proposition 36, a ballot measure that would re-classify some misdemeanors as felonies and would also create a new category of crime called a "treatment-mandated felony." 

Maya Angelou monument unveiled at San Francisco Public Library

Author, poet, consummate performer, singer, dancer, activist, freedom fighter, professor, feminist, humanitarian, songwriter and yes, even a Muni streetcar operator. 

Michelle Obama spotted at Livermore Costco

The former first lady was in the Bay Area on Tuesday -- and the reason might surprise you.

Dreamforce to stay in San Francisco for 3 more years, Benioff says

Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference will stay in San Francisco for at least three more years, CEO Marc Benioff confirmed to KTVU on Thursday.

Who's ahead in the race for president? New polls show movement in Pennsylvania, Georgia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are working overtime to secure wins in the key battleground states. Here is a closer look at how the candidates are polling this week.

Poll: Trump's favorability improves, but both still below 50 percent

Both presidential candidates continue to be viewed unfavorably by the majority of Americans in recent Gallup polling, similar to patterns in the 2016 and 2020 elections.

Suspect in apparent assassination attempt charged; Trump blames Biden, Harris 'rhetoric'

The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump made his first court appearance Monday as authorities continue their investigation. Ryan Routh is facing federal charges of possessing a firearm as a felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Gov. Newsom signs bills at Dreamforce to combat deepfake election content, discusses AI

Appearing at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a series of bills in order to combat deepfake election content. 

Harris in Philadelphia: Vice president condemns Trump's rhetoric at NABJ event

Kamala Harris will be back in Philadelphia on Tuesday, just a week after her first presidential debate with Trump at the National Constitution Center.