Pelosi joins SF health officials to tout Biden’s American Rescue Plan

Health leaders say a steady vaccine supply will help enable 80% of San Franciscans to be vaccinated by mid-May, but the rescue plan's funding goes beyond COVID.

Caitlyn Jenner reportedly exploring run to replace Gov. Newsom in recall

The vocal Republican and former reality TV star, 71, is said to be "actively exploring" a run for governor of California, according to Axios, which cited three sources close to the situation.

Former Trump HUD official sanctioned over Hatch Act violations, barred from office for 4 years

Authorities say a former federal official has admitted she abused her authority in a publicity stunt that tricked New York City public housing residents into sounding supportive of former President Donald Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law potentially keeping him in power until 2036

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, a move that formalizes constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.

West Oakland proudly welcomes hometown daughter V.P. Kamala Harris

Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering. 

Majority in US back easier voter registration, poll results show

A new survey measuring the popularity of major pieces of sweeping legislation in Congress finds solid support from Americans for Democrats’ proposals to overhaul voting in the U.S.

Unaccompanied migrant kids may be housed on Central California base

The federal government may house unaccompanied migrant children on a California Army National Guard base in central California.

Audit shows contact tracing in California failed to meet Newsom's goals

Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.

MLB moving All-Star Game out of Georgia in response to voting restrictions

Atlanta lost Major League Baseball’s summer All-Star Game on Friday over the league’s objections to sweeping changes to Georgia voting laws that critics have condemned as being too restrictive.

VP Harris set to visit Oakland next week

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Oakland Monday and discuss topics including water infrastructure and small business.

US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal

The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.

Kamala Harris, second gentleman to move into official vice presidential residence next week

After more than two months of living in temporary housing, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon move into her official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington.

Corporate criticism of GOP-led voting bills spreads to Texas

The ranks of big corporations now criticizing GOP efforts to restrict voting access spread Thursday to Texas as measures that would reduce options to cast ballots and limit polling hours advanced in the state Capitol.

Gaetz keeps seat on House Judiciary panel amid DOJ investigation

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative and a close ally of former President Donald Trump who has been under federal investigation for a former relationship, would lose his House seat if convicted of a felony.

Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.

Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.

California crime bills stir controversy as they work their way through legislature

Two companion California crime bills, working their way through the legislature, caused a powerful backlash from a coalition of organizations looking out for the rights of theft victims, especially when violence comes into play.