Single-payer health care set for floor vote in California Assembly
The latest effort to bring single-payer health care to California faces its next challenge on Monday. There is still a long way to go, but the state Assembly is set to hold a floor vote on AB1400, the framework for a government-funded and run, universal healthcare system.
The latest effort to bring single-payer health care to California faces its next challenge on Monday. There is still a long way to go, but the state Assembly is set to hold a floor vote on AB1400, the framework for a government-funded and run, universal healthcare system.
Federal judge reduces sentence for Oakland terrorism defendant: report
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer re-sentenced Amer Al-Haggagi to slightly more than six years, down from the more than 16-year prison term he handed down in 2019.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer re-sentenced Amer Al-Haggagi to slightly more than six years, down from the more than 16-year prison term he handed down in 2019.
San Jose mayor talks gun crackdown, homelessness
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo discusses the city's desire to crack down on guns by requiring owners have an insurance policy as well as San Jose's growing homeless problem.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo discusses the city's desire to crack down on guns by requiring owners have an insurance policy as well as San Jose's growing homeless problem.
Proposed bill to allow teens to get vaccine without parental consent gains momentum
If very young Californians want to get a COVID vaccination without their parents' approvals, should they be able to get them? The answer to that is likely to be yes and soon
If very young Californians want to get a COVID vaccination without their parents' approvals, should they be able to get them? The answer to that is likely to be yes and soon
Preteens may be vaxed without parents under California bill
State Sen. Wiener's legislation is permissive, not a mandate, but any vaccination legislation has been hugely controversial in California and elsewhere.
State Sen. Wiener's legislation is permissive, not a mandate, but any vaccination legislation has been hugely controversial in California and elsewhere.
SF in stronger fiscal position than before COVID outbreak
Despite fewer people on San Francisco streets and lower revenue, the San Francisco Controller's Office says the city's fiscal condition is in a better place than it was in pre-pandemic years. KTVU's Cristina Rendon talked to Michelle Allersma, director of the budget and analysis division of the San Francisco Controller?s Office.
Despite fewer people on San Francisco streets and lower revenue, the San Francisco Controller's Office says the city's fiscal condition is in a better place than it was in pre-pandemic years. KTVU's Cristina Rendon talked to Michelle Allersma, director of the budget and analysis division of the San Francisco Controller?s Office.
Mayor London Breed slams SF Board of Supervisors
Mayor Breed said some members of the city's Board of Supervisors are hypocrites and an obstacle to tackling the city's housing problems.
Mayor Breed said some members of the city's Board of Supervisors are hypocrites and an obstacle to tackling the city's housing problems.
Mayor Breed slams SF Board of Supervisors
Mayor London Breed said that members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are hypocrites when it comes to dealing with the city's housing problems and said she would like to get rid of the board. She made the comments in a New York Times podcast.
Mayor London Breed said that members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are hypocrites when it comes to dealing with the city's housing problems and said she would like to get rid of the board. She made the comments in a New York Times podcast.
Sirhan Sirhan denied parole in Robert F. Kennedy assassination
Sirhan Sirhan, the gunman who killed Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, will not be released from prison, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
Sirhan Sirhan, the gunman who killed Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, will not be released from prison, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
Rep. Barbara Lee on voting rights
Rep. Barbara Lee discusses voting rights and how this should not be a partisan issue.
Rep. Barbara Lee discusses voting rights and how this should not be a partisan issue.
Universal health care bill advances in California Assembly
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation's most populous state and replacing it with a government-run plan that they promised would never deny anyone the care they need.
California Democrats on Tuesday took their first step toward abolishing the private health insurance market in the nation's most populous state and replacing it with a government-run plan that they promised would never deny anyone the care they need.
California makes it easier to hire teachers amid shortages
California is making it easier for school districts to hire teachers and other employees amid staffing shortages brought on by the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the governor said Tuesday.
California is making it easier for school districts to hire teachers and other employees amid staffing shortages brought on by the latest surge in coronavirus cases, the governor said Tuesday.
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reflects on Jan. 6 Capitol attack
One year after protesters loyal to former President Trump sought to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election, Rep, Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) reflects on what he witnessed that day.
One year after protesters loyal to former President Trump sought to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election, Rep, Mark DeSaulnier (D-Walnut Creek) reflects on what he witnessed that day.
Gov. Newsom proposes $2.7 billion to battle spread of COVID
Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced the state is proposing to spend $2.7 billion on expanded efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced the state is proposing to spend $2.7 billion on expanded efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Newsom activates National Guard to assist with COVID testing sites
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he was activating California's National Guard to help with additional COVID-19 testing facilities and capacity as cases from the omicron variant continue to surge.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he was activating California's National Guard to help with additional COVID-19 testing facilities and capacity as cases from the omicron variant continue to surge.
GOP Rep. Nunes leaving Congress for Trump social media firm
House Rep. Nunes resigned last month to lead former President Donald Trump’s effort to launch a social media platform intended to rival Twitter. A statement from the Trump Media & Technology group said Nunes would serve as chief executive officer, beginning January.
House Rep. Nunes resigned last month to lead former President Donald Trump’s effort to launch a social media platform intended to rival Twitter. A statement from the Trump Media & Technology group said Nunes would serve as chief executive officer, beginning January.
New California laws that take effect January 2022
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver finalize divorce after 10 years
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end her then-25-year marriage to the action star and former California governor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s marriage is officially over more than 10 years after the award-winning journalist petitioned to end her then-25-year marriage to the action star and former California governor.
Homeless advocates doubtful Tenderloin emergency plan will improve public safety
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted the city's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
California’s racial inequality: What can state do with $31 billion?
A new report found stark racial inequality across California. Advocates hope that the 2022 state budget will offer some solutions.
A new report found stark racial inequality across California. Advocates hope that the 2022 state budget will offer some solutions.