City attorney Dennis Herrera 'thrilled' to leave office to Assemblymember David Chiu
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday she has appointed Assemblymember David Chiu, D-San Francisco, to replace outgoing City Attorney Dennis Herrera.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday she has appointed Assemblymember David Chiu, D-San Francisco, to replace outgoing City Attorney Dennis Herrera.
California EDD still awash in backlogged claims
Though jobs in California are growing at a faster rate than the nation, the hangover from the still ongoing pandemic is still very much with us.
Though jobs in California are growing at a faster rate than the nation, the hangover from the still ongoing pandemic is still very much with us.
Suspect allegedly stole signatures for San Francisco school board recall
A man accused of stealing signatures needed for the San Francisco school board recall has turned himself into police.
A man accused of stealing signatures needed for the San Francisco school board recall has turned himself into police.
California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees
Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.
Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.
Rep. Karen Bass announces plans to run for Los Angeles mayor
Congresswoman Karen Bass announced Monday she plans to run for Los Angeles mayor.
Congresswoman Karen Bass announced Monday she plans to run for Los Angeles mayor.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
All California voters will receive mail-in ballots under new law
All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday.
All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday.
California GOP plots rebound after devastating recall defeat
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
GOP leaders are looking to claw back more House seats next year, after grabbing four from Democrats in 2020.
Texas announces audit of 2020 votes after Trump urges review
Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review.
Texas election officials say they're auditing the 2020 results in four of the state's largest counties. The announcement was made late Thursday hours after former President Donald Trump pressed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for a ballot review.
House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump advisers, associates
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed four advisers and associates to former President Donald Trump who were in contact with him before and during the attack.
A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed four advisers and associates to former President Donald Trump who were in contact with him before and during the attack.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
Newsom declares California a 'reproductive freedom state'; signs privacy laws for abortion patients
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation -- a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
Government spending bill passed by House faces GOP opposition
The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.
The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.
President Biden focuses on human dignity in first speech to United Nations
President Biden made his first speech as president of the United States in front of the United Nations in New York City Tuesday morning, looking for unity as some countries take issue with the US.
President Biden made his first speech as president of the United States in front of the United Nations in New York City Tuesday morning, looking for unity as some countries take issue with the US.
Biden addresses UN for 1st time as president
President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since he took office. He spoke about teaming up with the rest of the world to defeat climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, but also addressed health and malnutrition around the world. "We?re back at the table in international forums, especially the United Nations,"?said Biden.
President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since he took office. He spoke about teaming up with the rest of the world to defeat climate change and the coronavirus pandemic, but also addressed health and malnutrition around the world. "We?re back at the table in international forums, especially the United Nations,"?said Biden.
'This is a free for all': Real estate broker says new housing law could change the way suburbs look and feel
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of bills with the goal of easing California's housing shortage. Part of the new law will allow property owners to turn land built for a single-family home into two or even four units.
On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a group of bills with the goal of easing California's housing shortage. Part of the new law will allow property owners to turn land built for a single-family home into two or even four units.
Mayor Breed defiant about ditching mask in San Francisco nightclub
San Francisco Mayor London Breed was seen without a mask at a San Francisco nightclub this week, despite the city's rule requiring a face covering in indoor settings. Breed was also defiant when talking to reporters about the disregard for the pandemic rule that she's told the public to obey.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed was seen without a mask at a San Francisco nightclub this week, despite the city's rule requiring a face covering in indoor settings. Breed was also defiant when talking to reporters about the disregard for the pandemic rule that she's told the public to obey.
San Rafael police release video of suspect who punched older man at recall Newsom rally
The video shows a man leaving a parking lot near the scene of the assault in a 2001 to 2011 black Ford Ranger pickup truck with an extended cab.
The video shows a man leaving a parking lot near the scene of the assault in a 2001 to 2011 black Ford Ranger pickup truck with an extended cab.
Bay Area Democrats call for reforming state's recall elections
California's recall election system is broke, according to state Sen. Steve Glaser and Assemblyman Marc Berman say that the attempted recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom shows the system is broken. They want to consider amending the recall process by possibly increasing the required number of petition signatures to trigger the election or introducing a runoff component to voting.
California's recall election system is broke, according to state Sen. Steve Glaser and Assemblyman Marc Berman say that the attempted recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom shows the system is broken. They want to consider amending the recall process by possibly increasing the required number of petition signatures to trigger the election or introducing a runoff component to voting.
Millbrae rejects outdoor vaccine requirement
The Millbrae city council voted against a proposal that would have created a requirement to show proof of vaccination for outdoor settings.
The Millbrae city council voted against a proposal that would have created a requirement to show proof of vaccination for outdoor settings.