California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
California ban on fracking by 2024 criticized as too late
"He can suspend fracking now, but he is punting to the Legislature."
"He can suspend fracking now, but he is punting to the Legislature."
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden for president
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors approve $5M in assistance for landlords to prevent renter evictions
Santa Clara County board of supervisors approved an additional $5 million in financial assistance Tuesday night, aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic.
Santa Clara County board of supervisors approved an additional $5 million in financial assistance Tuesday night, aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic.
Judge will rule soon on GOP attempt to block mail ballots
A federal judge says he will rule quickly on a Republican effort to block Montana counties from mailing ballots to all active voters.
A federal judge says he will rule quickly on a Republican effort to block Montana counties from mailing ballots to all active voters.
House easily passes stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.
National Voter Registration Day: Here's how to register in California
More Americans are expected to vote by mail than ever before in the November presidential election, which is just two months away, due to concerns over the coronavirus.
More Americans are expected to vote by mail than ever before in the November presidential election, which is just two months away, due to concerns over the coronavirus.
David Campos hired as new chief of staff at SF district attorneys office
Long-time progressive San Francisco politician David Campos was hired as the new chief of staff at the district attorney's office.
Long-time progressive San Francisco politician David Campos was hired as the new chief of staff at the district attorney's office.
Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's top Supreme Court pick?
Amy Coney Barrett is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Liberals say Barrett’s legal views are too influenced by her Catholic beliefs and fear she could seek to scale back abortion rights.
Amy Coney Barrett is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Liberals say Barrett’s legal views are too influenced by her Catholic beliefs and fear she could seek to scale back abortion rights.
Romney OKs voting on court nominee, all but assures approval
“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
“If the nominee reaches the Senate floor, I intend to vote based upon their qualifications,” Romney said.
DA seeks Trump's taxes due to 'mountain' of allegations
District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. again declined in a court filing Monday to reveal why the president is under investigation. But they cited multiple news reports in which Trump has been accused of overstating the value of his assets when dealing with potential business partners and lenders while minimizing the value of those same assets for tax purposes.
District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. again declined in a court filing Monday to reveal why the president is under investigation. But they cited multiple news reports in which Trump has been accused of overstating the value of his assets when dealing with potential business partners and lenders while minimizing the value of those same assets for tax purposes.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett emerges as Supreme Court favorite, Trump to announce pick by weekend
President Donald Trump says he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
President Donald Trump says he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
2020 presidential election: Where Trump and Biden stand on key issues, according to their campaigns
Here is a summary of how President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden compare on key issues ahead of the 2020 election, according to their campaign websites.
Here is a summary of how President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden compare on key issues ahead of the 2020 election, according to their campaign websites.
Trump says Supreme Court list is down to 5 people, announcement coming soon
During an exclusive interview on “Fox & Friends,” the president said that the final Senate vote for his potential nominee should be taken “before the election” and “should go very quickly.”
During an exclusive interview on “Fox & Friends,” the president said that the final Senate vote for his potential nominee should be taken “before the election” and “should go very quickly.”
Biden to GOP senators: Don't jam through nominee to replace late Justice Ginsburg
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says the Republican effort to jam through a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an “abuse of power.”
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says the Republican effort to jam through a replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an “abuse of power.”
GOP Sen. Murkowski opposed vote on Supreme Court vacancy before elections prior to Ginsburg's death
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in an interview this week that she “would not vote” to confirm a nominee to the High Court ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in an interview this week that she “would not vote” to confirm a nominee to the High Court ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Protesters gather outside Mitch McConnell’s home amid pushes to fill late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home Saturday amid pushes to quickly fill the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s home Saturday amid pushes to quickly fill the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.
WeChat hearing held in San Francisco, Judge expected issue ruling later today
WeChat is estimated to have more than a billion users worldwide, including 19 million in the United States, according to plaintiffs' complaint.
WeChat is estimated to have more than a billion users worldwide, including 19 million in the United States, according to plaintiffs' complaint.
Analyzing the fierce battle ahead in filling Justice Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat
Ginsburg ruled on cases, including gender equality, civil rights and gay rights.
Ginsburg ruled on cases, including gender equality, civil rights and gay rights.