Former California Congresswoman, UC regent Ellen Tauscher has died
Former Democratic Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California, a trailblazer for women in the world of finance who served in congress for more than a decade before joining the Obama Administration and who was a longtime cancer survivor, has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 67.
Former Democratic Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California, a trailblazer for women in the world of finance who served in congress for more than a decade before joining the Obama Administration and who was a longtime cancer survivor, has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 67.
Trump wants to charge asylum-seekers fee to process application
President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross into the U.S.
President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to try to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross into the U.S.
Oliver North will not serve second term at NRA
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North said Saturday that he will not serve a second term as the president of the National Rifle Association amid inner turmoil in the gun-rights group.
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North said Saturday that he will not serve a second term as the president of the National Rifle Association amid inner turmoil in the gun-rights group.
Federal judge blocks abortion rules in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's attorney general says a federal judge has blocked a new rule from the Trump administration that would ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's attorney general says a federal judge has blocked a new rule from the Trump administration that would ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals.
CPUC votes unanimously to allow PG&E rate hikes
In the California Public Utilities Commission meeting Thursday, the five commissioner's voted unanimously to allow PG&E to add more than a third of a billion dollars to customers' bills.
In the California Public Utilities Commission meeting Thursday, the five commissioner's voted unanimously to allow PG&E to add more than a third of a billion dollars to customers' bills.
Franklin Graham attacks Pete Buttigieg for calling himself a 'gay Christian'
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham has taken issue with South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg after the presidential hopeful identified as a "gay Christian."
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham has taken issue with South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg after the presidential hopeful identified as a "gay Christian."
Russia's Putin arrives for summit with North Korea's Kim
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vladivostok for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vladivostok for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
'Affordable housing is a right': Mayor Breed proposes plan for teachers
San Francisco's mayor wants to create more affordable housing and housing for teachers by streamlining the permitting process and rezoning city owned properties.
San Francisco's mayor wants to create more affordable housing and housing for teachers by streamlining the permitting process and rezoning city owned properties.
In rambling note to judge, pipe bomb mailer blames steroids
A Florida man who mailed crudely made pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump said he abused steroids for over 40 years, an issue his lawyers say they'll cite at sentencing.
A Florida man who mailed crudely made pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump said he abused steroids for over 40 years, an issue his lawyers say they'll cite at sentencing.
San Francisco at 'boiling point' over tech, houses, homeless
San Francisco's renowned waterfront hosts joggers, admiring tourists and towering condos with impressive views. It could also become the site of a new homeless shelter for up to 200 people.
San Francisco's renowned waterfront hosts joggers, admiring tourists and towering condos with impressive views. It could also become the site of a new homeless shelter for up to 200 people.
Unpopular PG&E asks California for higher rates, profits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California utility Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is asking state regulators for another increase in rates and profits, saying it's needed for wildfire safety and to attract investment as the utility goes through bankruptcy.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California utility Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. is asking state regulators for another increase in rates and profits, saying it's needed for wildfire safety and to attract investment as the utility goes through bankruptcy.
Washington state lawmaker riles nurses by saying that some spend 'considerable' time playing cards
A Washington state lawmaker has provoked the ire of nursing professionals after saying that some nurses “play cards” for a “considerable” portion of their shifts.
A Washington state lawmaker has provoked the ire of nursing professionals after saying that some nurses “play cards” for a “considerable” portion of their shifts.
No Joke: Comedian wins election to become next president of Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a huge landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reaction against the country's entrenched corruption and low standard of living. Results from 25% of polling stations showed sitcom star Volodymyr Zelenskiy receiving three times as...
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- A comedian whose only political experience consists of playing a president on TV cruised toward a huge landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election Sunday in what was seen as a reaction against the country's entrenched corruption and low standard of living. Results from 25% of polling stations showed sitcom star Volodymyr Zelenskiy receiving three times as...
North Korea test-fires a new tactical guided weapon
North Korea announced that it has test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon.
North Korea announced that it has test-fired a new type of tactical guided weapon.
San Jose city leaders reject proposal to move mayoral elections
City leaders in San Jose have rejected a proposal to move mayoral elections to presidential election years. The change was rejected despite some strong support from community advocates.
City leaders in San Jose have rejected a proposal to move mayoral elections to presidential election years. The change was rejected despite some strong support from community advocates.
San Francisco supervisors propose homeless shelters in all city districts
In the continuing effort to help solve rampant homelessness in San Francisco, a city supervisor proposed an idea that would require all of the city’s 11 districts host navigation centers, or shelters for the homeless.
In the continuing effort to help solve rampant homelessness in San Francisco, a city supervisor proposed an idea that would require all of the city’s 11 districts host navigation centers, or shelters for the homeless.
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting Kellyanne Conway
Prosecutors have dropped a criminal case against a Maryland woman who was charged with assaulting White House counselor Kellyanne Conway during a confrontation last year at a restaurant in a Washington suburb.
Prosecutors have dropped a criminal case against a Maryland woman who was charged with assaulting White House counselor Kellyanne Conway during a confrontation last year at a restaurant in a Washington suburb.
Omar says more death threats coming since Trump pushed video
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Ilhan Omar says she's faced increased death threats since President Donald Trump spread around a video that purports to show her being dismissive of the 2001 terrorist attacks. "This is endangering lives," she said, accusing Trump of fomenting right-wing extremism. "It has to stop."
'Mayor Pete' joins 2020 Dem race as face of new generation
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, made his official campaign entrance Sunday by claiming the mantle of youthful generation ready to reshape the country.
Swalwell focuses on gun violence, mass shootings at hometown rally
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, on Sunday made the issue of gun-related violence and mass shootings the focus of his first presidential campaign rally.
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, on Sunday made the issue of gun-related violence and mass shootings the focus of his first presidential campaign rally.