Ceasefire resolution pulled from SF Democratic party committee's agenda
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
Car break-in victims have to prove their vehicle was locked, a state lawmaker wants to change that
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
Richmond City Council passes pro-Palestinian resolution accusing Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
After more than seven hours of emotionally charged debate over what's going on in the Middle East, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to approve a resolution that recognizes the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.
After more than seven hours of emotionally charged debate over what's going on in the Middle East, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to approve a resolution that recognizes the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.
Cursive comes back: Bill signed requires cursive to be taught in California schools
The bill, which is now law, mandates that certain courses of study such as English, and certain skill sets, like handwriting in cursive, be taught to California students between first and sixth grades. Quirk-Silva said learning such a skill can have lasting benefits."
The bill, which is now law, mandates that certain courses of study such as English, and certain skill sets, like handwriting in cursive, be taught to California students between first and sixth grades. Quirk-Silva said learning such a skill can have lasting benefits."
San Jose mayor gives 1st State of the City address
Mahan talked about key issues like making San Jose safer, mental health and tackling homelessness.
Mahan talked about key issues like making San Jose safer, mental health and tackling homelessness.
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.
State regulators push back on PG&E’s undergrounding plan
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
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.
Bay Area celebrates National Coming Out Day
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
The Bay Area is known around the world for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and is considered an important player in the gay rights movement.
Former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey enters race for U.S. Senate
The field of candidates vying for the seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in November has expanded.
The field of candidates vying for the seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in November has expanded.
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would have made free condoms available all public high school students, arguing it was too expensive for a state with a budget deficit of more than $30 billion.
Gov. Newsom vetoes Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblyman Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
Newsom signs bill advancing universal health care, vetoes insulin price cap
On Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.
On Saturday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and personal use of several hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
Dianne Feinstein honored by President Biden, VP Harris at memorial service
Hundreds of elected officials, friends and family members gathered at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to honor the life, career and legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Hundreds of elected officials, friends and family members gathered at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday to honor the life, career and legacy of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
San Francisco says farewell to late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The late senator's final farewell took place right here on the steps of City Hall; her political story coming full circle, celebrating her life where her political career began.
The late senator's final farewell took place right here on the steps of City Hall; her political story coming full circle, celebrating her life where her political career began.
Sen. Feinstein's memorial no longer open to public due to 'increased security'
Thursday's memorial for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco will no longer be open to the public, her office said at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Thursday's memorial for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco will no longer be open to the public, her office said at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
San Francisco pays tribute to late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The City of San Francisco is saying farewell to a favorite daughter, former mayor and senator Dianne Feinstein.
The City of San Francisco is saying farewell to a favorite daughter, former mayor and senator Dianne Feinstein.
In-person SF city hall services will be closed during Sen. Feinstein memorial
San Francisco's City Hall will be closed for in-person services due to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's memorial all day Thursday.
San Francisco's City Hall will be closed for in-person services due to the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's memorial all day Thursday.
Gov. Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.