Newsom rejects parole grant for former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
Gov. Gavin Newsom today rejected a recommendation that former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten be granted parole, saying she still "poses an unreasonable danger to society."
Gov. Gavin Newsom today rejected a recommendation that former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten be granted parole, saying she still "poses an unreasonable danger to society."
California Democratic Convention wraps up in San Francisco
Day three of the California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco delivered. Presidential candidates Senator Bernie Sanders, the honorable Julian Castro and former representative John Delaney rounded out the event and 11 other candidates spoke Saturday.
Day three of the California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco delivered. Presidential candidates Senator Bernie Sanders, the honorable Julian Castro and former representative John Delaney rounded out the event and 11 other candidates spoke Saturday.
Democratic presidential candidates speak Saturday in San Francisco
The second day of the California Democratic Convention brought nearly one dozen of the Democratic Presidential candidates to San Francisco Saturday. Former Vice-President Joe Biden, who has been leading the other candidates in national polls by double digits decided to attend an event in Ohio, instead of coming to California.
The second day of the California Democratic Convention brought nearly one dozen of the Democratic Presidential candidates to San Francisco Saturday. Former Vice-President Joe Biden, who has been leading the other candidates in national polls by double digits decided to attend an event in Ohio, instead of coming to California.
With Biden absent, his rivals pounce at San Francisco Democratic gathering
Democratic presidential hopefuls took rival Joe Biden's absence at a California state party gathering Saturday as a chance to take subtle digs at the former vice president and craft themselves as better positioned to bring Democrats into the future.
Democratic presidential hopefuls took rival Joe Biden's absence at a California state party gathering Saturday as a chance to take subtle digs at the former vice president and craft themselves as better positioned to bring Democrats into the future.
Protester jumps on stage, grabs microphone from Kamala Harris during SF Democratic Convention
During a discussion at the California Democratic Convention with Sen. Kamala Harris, a protester jumped on stage and grabbed Harris' microphone, Saturday. The protester was identified as Aidan Cook from animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere.
During a discussion at the California Democratic Convention with Sen. Kamala Harris, a protester jumped on stage and grabbed Harris' microphone, Saturday. The protester was identified as Aidan Cook from animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere.
Six Presidential candidates make pitch to SEIU union at breakfast forum
Before speaking to thousands at the California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco, six presidential candidates were across the street from the Moscone Convention Center at Tabletop Tap House talking to a much smaller group. 150 Service Employee International Union members and gig workers spent Saturday morning at a breakfast event with the candidates.
Before speaking to thousands at the California Democratic Party Convention in San Francisco, six presidential candidates were across the street from the Moscone Convention Center at Tabletop Tap House talking to a much smaller group. 150 Service Employee International Union members and gig workers spent Saturday morning at a breakfast event with the candidates.
SF Mayor Breed unveils record $12.3 billion budget
San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled her proposed two-year budget Friday. The first year's budget plan is $12.3 billion, making it the largest in city history,
San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled her proposed two-year budget Friday. The first year's budget plan is $12.3 billion, making it the largest in city history,
California Dems in crisis as presidential hopefuls descend in San Francisco
Democratic presidential hopefuls are descending on California this week for an annual convention of the state party as it faces a #MeToo firestorm.
Democratic presidential hopefuls are descending on California this week for an annual convention of the state party as it faces a #MeToo firestorm.
Sponsors drop California minor league baseball team following Rep. Ocasio-Cortez video controversy
At least three brands have cut ties with a California minor league baseball team that generated controversy after airing a video on Memorial Day that included an image of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with images of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un and late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
At least three brands have cut ties with a California minor league baseball team that generated controversy after airing a video on Memorial Day that included an image of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with images of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un and late Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
Slew of Democratic presidential candidates in San Francisco this week
Several Democratic U.S. presidential candidates will make appearances in San Francisco starting Thursday, as the California Democratic Party Organizing Convention is set to kick off in the city on Friday. The three-day CDP convention is the largest gathering of active Democrats in the state, with more than 3,400 delegates set to attend.
Several Democratic U.S. presidential candidates will make appearances in San Francisco starting Thursday, as the California Democratic Party Organizing Convention is set to kick off in the city on Friday. The three-day CDP convention is the largest gathering of active Democrats in the state, with more than 3,400 delegates set to attend.
Trump hitting Mexico with 5 percent tariff in response to migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the border.
San Francisco introduces free mental health care program headed for November ballot
Some of San Francisco's leaders are pushing for an ambitious plan to to make sure mental heath care is available for everyone living in the city.
Some of San Francisco's leaders are pushing for an ambitious plan to to make sure mental heath care is available for everyone living in the city.
Rent spikes, gig jobs among California bills facing legislative action
The California Legislature faces key decisions this week, including trying to reign in police use of force, prevent rent spikes, and alter labor laws affecting workers in the gig economy. Friday is the deadline for the Assembly and Senate to pass or reject bills that originated in each chamber. If they survive, they will be considered by the opposing chamber before lawmakers adjourn in September.
The California Legislature faces key decisions this week, including trying to reign in police use of force, prevent rent spikes, and alter labor laws affecting workers in the gig economy. Friday is the deadline for the Assembly and Senate to pass or reject bills that originated in each chamber. If they survive, they will be considered by the opposing chamber before lawmakers adjourn in September.
President Trump opens state visit, needles Japan over trade issues
President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the American ally over its trade imbalance with the United States. "Maybe that's why you like me so much," he joshed.
President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan on Saturday by needling the American ally over its trade imbalance with the United States. "Maybe that's why you like me so much," he joshed.
SFPD Chief Scott turns Carmody investigation over to outside agency
In a statement released on Friday, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott Scott announced the criminal investigation of freelance journalist Bryan Carmody over the release of the Jeff Adachi police report would be turned over to an outside agency.
In a statement released on Friday, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott Scott announced the criminal investigation of freelance journalist Bryan Carmody over the release of the Jeff Adachi police report would be turned over to an outside agency.
Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall
A federal judge blocked on Friday President Donald Trump from building sections of his long-sought border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency.
A federal judge blocked on Friday President Donald Trump from building sections of his long-sought border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency.
Calif. lawmaker pushing for 100 percent paid family leave
A package of legislation championed to provide a basic level of support for working women passed the state Assembly this week: The bills would prevent sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace and make paid family leave within reach of more women.
A package of legislation championed to provide a basic level of support for working women passed the state Assembly this week: The bills would prevent sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace and make paid family leave within reach of more women.
Trump moves to escalate investigation of intel agencies
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. intelligence community to "quickly and fully cooperate" with Attorney General William Barr's investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe into whether Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. intelligence community to "quickly and fully cooperate" with Attorney General William Barr's investigation of the origins of the multi-year probe into whether Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.
Police won't fight California use-of-force bill
Two major law enforcement organizations have dropped their opposition to California legislation that strengthens standards for when officers can use of deadly force, a shift that comes after supporters made changes to the measure.
Two major law enforcement organizations have dropped their opposition to California legislation that strengthens standards for when officers can use of deadly force, a shift that comes after supporters made changes to the measure.
Resolution passes on Harvey Milk Day on what would have been politician's 89th birthday
May 22nd marks Harvey Milk's birthday. The first openly-gay elected official in California, who was assassinated in 1978 by a political rival, is honored every year with Harvey Milk Day.
May 22nd marks Harvey Milk's birthday. The first openly-gay elected official in California, who was assassinated in 1978 by a political rival, is honored every year with Harvey Milk Day.