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.
Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feinstein's press office announced.
The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feinstein's press office announced.
California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers
California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
California won't be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry.
San Francisco mourns former Mayor and Senator Dianne Feinstein
San Franciscans remember former Mayor and Senator Dianne Feinstein
San Franciscans remember former Mayor and Senator Dianne Feinstein
Questions raised about who will replace late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to appoint someone to replace Senator Feinstein until her term ends in 2025.
Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to appoint someone to replace Senator Feinstein until her term ends in 2025.
Praise for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein pours in
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's sudden passing Thursday night came as a bit of a surprise when it was announced Friday morning. Public figures ranging from celebrities to elected officials from both sides of the aisles posted on social media about her death and reflected on her career in public life.
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's sudden passing Thursday night came as a bit of a surprise when it was announced Friday morning. Public figures ranging from celebrities to elected officials from both sides of the aisles posted on social media about her death and reflected on her career in public life.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein dead at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California’s long-serving Democratic senator, has died.
2nd GOP debate: Candidates take shots at Trump and each other
Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.
Donald Trump’s rivals were quick to lay into him during the second presidential debate on Wednesday, ripping the former president for skipping the event as they sought to blunt the momentum that has seen him build a commanding early lead in the Republican primary.
Candidate for San Francisco mayor says city's crisis is its leadership
The race for San Francisco mayor is heating up and now has 29 candidates vying for the position.
The race for San Francisco mayor is heating up and now has 29 candidates vying for the position.
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Gov. Newsom bucks progressives: Pro-union, LGBTQ, immigration bills vetoed
Gov. Gavin Newsom dealt some major blows to progressives late Friday night when he vetoed three bills – including one that would have required driverless semi-trucks to have a safety operator onboard.
Gov. Gavin Newsom dealt some major blows to progressives late Friday night when he vetoed three bills – including one that would have required driverless semi-trucks to have a safety operator onboard.
Insurance Commissioners 'deal' with home insurers raises lots of questions
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
When a very high state official says he has a deal on a critical cornerstone of the entire state economy, it’s worth exploring how true that is.
SF supervisor responds after Elon Musk calls for politician's firing over city's 'destruction'
Elon Musk called for San Francisco's District 5 County Supervisor Dean Preston to be fired for overseeing what he claimed was the destruction of the city.
Elon Musk called for San Francisco's District 5 County Supervisor Dean Preston to be fired for overseeing what he claimed was the destruction of the city.