California poised to overhaul charter schools
California is poised to tighten rules for charter schools as the state sees growing enrollment in communities serving mostly low-income families.
California is poised to tighten rules for charter schools as the state sees growing enrollment in communities serving mostly low-income families.
Political strategist's alleged affair with Congresswoman Omar leads to divorce filing
The wife of a political consultant claims her marriage is ending due to her husband's "shocking declaration of love" for Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D - Minneapolis), according to a filing in Washington D.C. family court.
The wife of a political consultant claims her marriage is ending due to her husband's "shocking declaration of love" for Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D - Minneapolis), according to a filing in Washington D.C. family court.
Buttigieg invigorates caravan of rideshare drivers, joins protests at Uber's SF HQ
Democratic Presidential candidate and current mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg joined rideshare drivers protesting outside Uber's San Francisco headquarters on Tuesday.
Democratic Presidential candidate and current mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg joined rideshare drivers protesting outside Uber's San Francisco headquarters on Tuesday.
Bernie Sanders calls on Mitch McConnell to end obstructionism
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Sunday branded Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as an obstructionist for blocking Democratic efforts to reduce gun violence, bolster election security and raise the federal minimum wage.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Sunday branded Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as an obstructionist for blocking Democratic efforts to reduce gun violence, bolster election security and raise the federal minimum wage.
Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 GOP primary
Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, says he'll challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020.
Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman, says he'll challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020.
Democratic Presidential hopefuls pitch their campaigns in second day of DNC meeting
The Democratic National Committee meeting in San Francisco is scheduled to wrap up Saturday afternoon. Regional caucuses in the morning will be followed by a general session from 10:30-1:30p.m. that could see more protests over a vote on whether to have a debate devoted to climate change. On Friday members heard from the presidential candidates.
The Democratic National Committee meeting in San Francisco is scheduled to wrap up Saturday afternoon. Regional caucuses in the morning will be followed by a general session from 10:30-1:30p.m. that could see more protests over a vote on whether to have a debate devoted to climate change. On Friday members heard from the presidential candidates.
Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods to 15% as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump angrily escalated his trade fight with China on Friday, raising retaliatory tariffs and ordering American companies to consider alternatives to doing business there. He also blamed Jerome Powell, the man he appointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve, for the state of the domestic economy, wondering who was a "bigger enemy" of the U.S. - Powell or Chinese...
President Donald Trump angrily escalated his trade fight with China on Friday, raising retaliatory tariffs and ordering American companies to consider alternatives to doing business there. He also blamed Jerome Powell, the man he appointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve, for the state of the domestic economy, wondering who was a "bigger enemy" of the U.S. - Powell or Chinese...
Democratic presidential candidates pitch their strategies for winning nomination in 2020
The candidates for the Democratic nomination are in San Francisco, making their pitch to lead the ticket in 2020. Make no mistake, these candidates are clear that they are still competing to see who will be the Democratic nominee.
The candidates for the Democratic nomination are in San Francisco, making their pitch to lead the ticket in 2020. Make no mistake, these candidates are clear that they are still competing to see who will be the Democratic nominee.
Climate change activists hold sit ins at San Francisco's DNC meetings
Hundreds of activists gathered in the hallways of the Hilton Union Square hotel in San Francisco on Friday, where the Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meetings, to demand the Democrats hold a debate focusing on climate change.
Hundreds of activists gathered in the hallways of the Hilton Union Square hotel in San Francisco on Friday, where the Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meetings, to demand the Democrats hold a debate focusing on climate change.
San Francisco, Santa Clara County win final ruling against Trump's threat against sanctuary counties
Santa Clara County and San Francisco won a final victory in a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and counties.
Santa Clara County and San Francisco won a final victory in a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and counties.
Elected officials oppose proposed housing development on Redwood City salt pond site
A group of elected officials and community organizations from across the Bay Area released a joint statement Tuesday to oppose any housing development project on salt ponds in Redwood City.
A group of elected officials and community organizations from across the Bay Area released a joint statement Tuesday to oppose any housing development project on salt ponds in Redwood City.
SFMTA board votes to name Muni Chinatown Central Subway station after Rose Pak
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted 4 to 3 Tuesday to name a new Muni Central Subway station in Chinatown after the late Chinatown activist and power broker, Rose Pak.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency voted 4 to 3 Tuesday to name a new Muni Central Subway station in Chinatown after the late Chinatown activist and power broker, Rose Pak.
Trump cancels Denmark meeting after prime minister expresses disinterest in selling Greenland
President Donald Trump says he's postponing an upcoming meeting with Denmark's prime minister because she isn't interested in discussing a proposed sale of Greenland to the U.S.
President Donald Trump says he's postponing an upcoming meeting with Denmark's prime minister because she isn't interested in discussing a proposed sale of Greenland to the U.S.
Planned Parenthood leaves federal family planning program
NEW YORK (AP) - Planned Parenthood said Monday it's pulling out of the federal family planning program rather than abide by a new Trump administration rule prohibiting clinics from referring women for abortions.
NEW YORK (AP) - Planned Parenthood said Monday it's pulling out of the federal family planning program rather than abide by a new Trump administration rule prohibiting clinics from referring women for abortions.
Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
Gov. Newsom, Mayor Breed tout local efforts to increase housing during affordability chat
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed at a San Francisco elementary school on Thursday for a conversation about housing affordability.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed at a San Francisco elementary school on Thursday for a conversation about housing affordability.
Bay Area mayors call for Senate action on gun safety laws
More than 20 Bay Area mayors are among 249 across the country who have signed a letter addressed to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, calling for action on gun violence legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings.
More than 20 Bay Area mayors are among 249 across the country who have signed a letter addressed to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, calling for action on gun violence legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings.
Democratic National Committee to gather for summer meeting in San Francisco
Members of the Democratic National Committee from across the country will gather in San Francisco later in August for the committee's summer meeting, according to the DNC. The weekend, which will begin Aug. 22 and end Aug. 24, will include caucus, council and committee meetings.
Members of the Democratic National Committee from across the country will gather in San Francisco later in August for the committee's summer meeting, according to the DNC. The weekend, which will begin Aug. 22 and end Aug. 24, will include caucus, council and committee meetings.
Shakeup in the Democratic presidential candidate polls
Senator Elizabeth Warren surged past Senator Bernie Sanders in the Monmouth University Iowa poll released Thursday, showing support for Democratic presidential candidates shifting among likely Iowa caucus-goers in the critical primary state.
Senator Elizabeth Warren surged past Senator Bernie Sanders in the Monmouth University Iowa poll released Thursday, showing support for Democratic presidential candidates shifting among likely Iowa caucus-goers in the critical primary state.
Protesters chant as Trump visits Dayton, El Paso
Aiming to play the traditional role of healer during national tragedy, President Donald Trump paid visits Wednesday to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded. But his divisive words preceded him, large protests greeted him and biting political attacks soon followed.
Aiming to play the traditional role of healer during national tragedy, President Donald Trump paid visits Wednesday to cities reeling from mass shootings that left 31 dead and dozens more wounded. But his divisive words preceded him, large protests greeted him and biting political attacks soon followed.