White House releases official portraits of President Biden, VP Harris
Both Biden and Harris posted the photos on Instagram.
Supreme Court halts Calif. virus rules limiting home worship
The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings.
President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
Sheriff opens criminal investigation into Windsor mayor following sex assault allegations
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation Thursday into the mayor of Windsor after a bombshell report alleging he sexually assaulted four women over a span of 16 years.
White House selects Oakland police chief as only law enforcement guest for Biden's gun control announcements
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in Washington D.C. on Thursday after Biden announced a series of new executive orders on gun control. Armstrong was the only law enforcement leader invited to the White House.
Biden announces executive orders to combat gun violence; calls it epidemic
President Joe Biden put on a modest White House ceremony Thursday to announce a half-dozen executive actions to combat what he called an “epidemic and an international embarrassment” of gun violence in America.
Windsor Mayor Dominc Foppoli urged to resign over sexual assault allegations
Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli faces calls for his immediate resignation after a four women accused him of sexual assault in a bombshell report.
Twitter will not allow Trump tweets to be resurrected by National Archives
Twitter said it has been working with the National Archives on the preservation of tweets from Trump’s personal account, @realDonaldTrump, but said the content will not be housed on its platform given he was permanently banned.
‘Enough prayers, time for some action’: Biden introduces executive orders on gun control
President Biden will speak from the Rose Garden Thursday morning to announce new gun control measures that target ghost guns and pistol-stabilizing braces.
Pelosi joins SF health officials to tout Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Health leaders say a steady vaccine supply will help enable 80% of San Franciscans to be vaccinated by mid-May, but the rescue plan's funding goes beyond COVID.
Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall
The vocal Republican and former reality TV star, 71, is said to be "actively exploring" a run for governor of California, according to Axios, which cited three sources close to the situation.
Rep. Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report says
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Former Trump HUD official sanctioned over Hatch Act violations, barred from office for 4 years
Authorities say a former federal official has admitted she abused her authority in a publicity stunt that tricked New York City public housing residents into sounding supportive of former President Donald Trump.
Alcee Hastings, Democratic congressman from Florida, dies at 84
Alcee Hastings, Democratic congressman from Florida, has died at age 84, Fox News has confirmed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law potentially keeping him in power until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.
West Oakland proudly welcomes hometown daughter V.P. Kamala Harris
Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
Majority in US back easier voter registration, poll results show
A new survey measuring the popularity of major pieces of sweeping legislation in Congress finds solid support from Americans for Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S.
Unaccompanied migrant kids may be housed on Central California base
The federal government may house unaccompanied migrant children on a California Army National Guard base in central California.
Audit shows contact tracing in California failed to meet Newsom's goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.