Gov. Newsom deploys 1,000 National Guard troops in wake of unrest surrounding pro-Trump violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced details on Thursday for plans to protect critical infrastructure, including the State Capitol, with the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced details on Thursday for plans to protect critical infrastructure, including the State Capitol, with the deployment of 1,000 National Guard troops.
SF mayor nominates assessor Chu to replace Naomi Kelly as city administrator
In the wake of former San Francisco City Administrator Naomi Kelly resigning from her post earlier this week, Mayor London Breed announced on Thursday she has nominated Assessor Carmen Chu to replace Kelly.
In the wake of former San Francisco City Administrator Naomi Kelly resigning from her post earlier this week, Mayor London Breed announced on Thursday she has nominated Assessor Carmen Chu to replace Kelly.
California Democrats see backlash after recall ‘coup’ claims
California Republicans on Wednesday seized on a bungled Democratic attempt to link the proposed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, depicting it as a dangerous act of desperation by the Democrats and fresh evidence that the governor needs to go.
California Republicans on Wednesday seized on a bungled Democratic attempt to link the proposed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, depicting it as a dangerous act of desperation by the Democrats and fresh evidence that the governor needs to go.
Biden picks Jaime Harrison to serve as Democratic Party chairman
Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.
GOP’s future uncertain post Trump’s presidency
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President Trump. Some political experts said Wednesday’s vote reflects a deep division within the Republican Party.
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President Trump. Some political experts said Wednesday’s vote reflects a deep division within the Republican Party.
Bay Area members of Congress react to 2nd Trump impeachment
Democrats say the president's action simply cannot be brushed aside and pointed to his inflammatory speech to supporters before the insurrection on the Capitol Building.
Democrats say the president's action simply cannot be brushed aside and pointed to his inflammatory speech to supporters before the insurrection on the Capitol Building.
Trump becomes only president to be impeached by House twice, charged with 'incitement of insurrection'
The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in the deadly U.S. Capitol siege by his supporters, making him the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
Pelosi announces fines for refusal to comply with new House Chamber security measures
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday announced a rule change that mandates fines for members of Congress who refuse to comply with new security screenings on the House Chamber Floor.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday announced a rule change that mandates fines for members of Congress who refuse to comply with new security screenings on the House Chamber Floor.
Corporate tax hike proposal would aid California homeless
A California coalition is proposing legislation to boost taxes on wealthy multinational corporations to raise more than $2 billion a year to house tens of thousands of homeless people.
A California coalition is proposing legislation to boost taxes on wealthy multinational corporations to raise more than $2 billion a year to house tens of thousands of homeless people.
8 House Republicans say they’ll vote for Trump’s impeachment
Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.
Eight Republicans have said they will vote to impeach Trump: Rep. John Katko, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Rep. Fred Upton, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Dan Newhouse, Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.
California's high-speed rail delays are ‘beyond comprehension'
A letter from a major contractor blames the state for delays in building California's bullet train, and warns the project could miss a key 2022 federal deadline.
A letter from a major contractor blames the state for delays in building California's bullet train, and warns the project could miss a key 2022 federal deadline.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Supreme Court says women seeking abortion pill must obtain it in person despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
‘I’m all for it’: Governor Newsom, California Assembly support removing Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom added his support Monday for removing President Donald Trump from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom added his support Monday for removing President Donald Trump from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.
Rep. Speier urges McCarthy to enforce mask rule following congresswoman's COVID diagnosis
Rep. Speier fires off letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to enforce mask rule after a congressmember tests positive for COVID and blames other lawmakers who didn't wear masks during lockdown.
Rep. Speier fires off letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to enforce mask rule after a congressmember tests positive for COVID and blames other lawmakers who didn't wear masks during lockdown.
Article of impeachment introduced against President Trump
On Monday, House Democrats formally introduced an article of impeachment against the president for inciting last week’s violent insurrection at the Capitol. Many Bay Area representatives want to vote on impeaching the president as soon as possible.
On Monday, House Democrats formally introduced an article of impeachment against the president for inciting last week’s violent insurrection at the Capitol. Many Bay Area representatives want to vote on impeaching the president as soon as possible.
Capitol police officer dead by suicide after responding to Capitol riot
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.
A 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police has taken his life after responding to Wednesday's deadly riot in the halls of Congress.
Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security secretary, steps down after criticizing Trump over Capitol riot
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is stepping down from his post, days after criticizing President Donald Trump over the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Social media crackdown on president and far right groups enters unchartered legal territory
With the president kicked off Twitter and Parler kicked off the Amazon servers some conservatives are saying what we're seeing is a crackdown on the freedom of speech.
With the president kicked off Twitter and Parler kicked off the Amazon servers some conservatives are saying what we're seeing is a crackdown on the freedom of speech.