Report: California cops more likely to stop black drivers
The latest report Thursday from a first-in-the-nation attempt to track racial profiling by police finds that black people accounted for 15% of stops but make up about 6% of the relevant population.
Vacant Contra Costa County Clerk and Recorder position sees 22 applicants
Applicants for the job, to fill the remaining three years of recently departed county Clerk and Recorder Joe Canciamilla, also include three current clerk-and-recorder's office employees
California rent control advocates try again on 2020 ballot
The problem has grown substantially worse in just the year since voters rejected the previous attempt, advocates said, in part because of soaring rents.
Ex-California lawmaker pleads guilty in coffee shops fraud
As part of a plea agreement, Terrence Goggin, 78, pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering and agreed to pay restitution of at least $685,000, U.S. Attorney David Anderson said.
Suzy Loftus concedes, Chesa Boudin elected to San Francisco District Attorney
Suzy Loftus has conceded to Chesa Boudin in the hotly contested race for San Francisco's next District Attorney.
San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney calls on city, US government to clean up Federal Plaza
The conditions at the plaza, located just outside the Federal Building at Mission and Seventh streets, are creating safety, health and cleanliness issues, according to Haney, whose district includes the area.
San Francisco Supervisor and police officer's association have yet to resolve bitter dispute
Both sides are crying foul in this ongoing dispute.
Billboard company pulls controversial ads from SF mayoral candidate
The company that owns several billboard locations around the Bay Area, has removed three controversial ads paid for by San Francisco mayoral candidate Ellen Lee Zhou.
San Mateo County voter registration deadline approaching for November election
Registration forms sent by mail must be postmarked on or before Oct. 21. Forms are available at public libraries, city and town halls, post offices, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, county Vote Centers, and the county Registration and Elections Division.
California Democrats pay $800,000 in sexual misconduct cases
The Los Angeles Times reports Saturday that the party has paid $430,000 in attorney fees and $378,348 in legal settlements in the three cases.
Governor Newsom signs law banning new fur products in California
It doesn't apply to used fur products or fur used for religious or tribal purposes. And it excludes the sale of leather, cowhides, deer, sheep and goat skin and anything preserved through taxidermy.
California asks President Trump for housing vouchers to aid homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday asked President Donald Trump to approve more housing vouchers as Trump’s administration weighs in on the most populous state’s massive homelessness problem.
Loftus named interim SF DA, protesters criticize mayor's choice
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday appointed the new interim District Attorney, a day after veteran DA George Gascon announced his resignation.
SF district attorney candidates gear up for Tuesday debate
Four candidates vying for the post of San Francisco district attorney are set to debate Tuesday evening at the University of California Hastings School of Law.