Alameda Co. supes approve Raiders lease agreement at Coliseum
OAKLAND (BCN) The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to approve a lease agreement that would keep the Oakland Raiders football team playing at the Coliseum for at least one more year.
OAKLAND (BCN) The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to approve a lease agreement that would keep the Oakland Raiders football team playing at the Coliseum for at least one more year.
Supreme Court hands Trump administration a victory in immigration battle
FOX NEWS - The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed the Trump administration a victory in its battle to clamp down on illegal immigration by making it easier to detain immigrants with criminal records.
FOX NEWS - The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed the Trump administration a victory in its battle to clamp down on illegal immigration by making it easier to detain immigrants with criminal records.
Trump donates paycheck to Department of Homeland Security, tweets photo
President Trump on Monday revealed he donated a quarter of his $400,000 salary to the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump on Monday revealed he donated a quarter of his $400,000 salary to the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate rejects Trump border emergency as Republicans defect
The Republican-run Senate firmly rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he could ignore Congress in pursuit of his highest-profile goal.
The Republican-run Senate firmly rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he could ignore Congress in pursuit of his highest-profile goal.
Beto O'Rourke announces he will run for president
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke formally announced Thursday that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke formally announced Thursday that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Senate heads toward rejection of Trump border emergency
The Republican-led Senate is set to deal President Donald Trump a rebuke on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, with the only remaining question how many GOP senators will join Democrats in defying him.
The Republican-led Senate is set to deal President Donald Trump a rebuke on his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border, with the only remaining question how many GOP senators will join Democrats in defying him.
Newsom moratorium reignites death penalty debate
The execution equipment at San Quentin State Prison is being dismantled, the same day California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a moratorium on the death penalty. With more than 700 inmate who were awaiting to be executed, California has the largest death row in the nation.
The execution equipment at San Quentin State Prison is being dismantled, the same day California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a moratorium on the death penalty. With more than 700 inmate who were awaiting to be executed, California has the largest death row in the nation.
Judges skeptical of lawsuit over California immigration law
A U.S. appeals court appeared inclined Wednesday to reject a request by the Trump administration to block a California law that limits police cooperation with federal immigration officials.
A U.S. appeals court appeared inclined Wednesday to reject a request by the Trump administration to block a California law that limits police cooperation with federal immigration officials.
California governor halts execution of 737 condemned inmates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is halting the execution of more than 700 condemned inmates on the nation's largest death row Wednesday, for at least as long as he's governor.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is halting the execution of more than 700 condemned inmates on the nation's largest death row Wednesday, for at least as long as he's governor.
New app allows users to designate which restaurants are MAGA-friendly
A new app tailored for people with conservatives political views promises to help users find businesses and restaurants that offer them a "safe" environment.
A new app tailored for people with conservatives political views promises to help users find businesses and restaurants that offer them a "safe" environment.
Trump appreciates Pelosi's 'statement against impeachment'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agree: He shouldn't be impeached.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agree: He shouldn't be impeached.
New privacy bill proposes a ‘Digital Marketing Bill of Rights for Minors'
In a move that attempts to curb the data collection practices of tech giants, two senators have proposed a legislation to update online privacy rules for children in the United States.
In a move that attempts to curb the data collection practices of tech giants, two senators have proposed a legislation to update online privacy rules for children in the United States.
California tops record with more than 20M registered voters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- More than 79 percent of California's eligible voters -- or over 20 million people -- are registered to vote, the highest percentage since 1996, Secretary of State Alex Padilla said Monday.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- More than 79 percent of California's eligible voters -- or over 20 million people -- are registered to vote, the highest percentage since 1996, Secretary of State Alex Padilla said Monday.
Pelosi: Impeaching Trump 'just not worth it'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is "just not worth it" even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is "just not worth it" even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings.
Oakland City Council meeting cancelled because of slaying of councilwoman's son
OAKLAND (BCN) The Oakland City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled in the wake of the fatal shooting of Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney's 21-year-old son in Los Angeles over the weekend, Council President Rebecca Kaplan said on Monday.
OAKLAND (BCN) The Oakland City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled in the wake of the fatal shooting of Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney's 21-year-old son in Los Angeles over the weekend, Council President Rebecca Kaplan said on Monday.
Trump's budget proposal cuts Great Lakes restoration funding by 90 percent
Funding for Great Lakes would be cut by 90 percent under the president's proposed budget. The Trump Administration's 2020 budget reduces the $300 million budget for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to $30 million in a move that some officials say raises concerns about the White House's priorities.
Funding for Great Lakes would be cut by 90 percent under the president's proposed budget. The Trump Administration's 2020 budget reduces the $300 million budget for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to $30 million in a move that some officials say raises concerns about the White House's priorities.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she isn't worried about rise of workplace robots
(FOX NEWS) - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D, N.Y., said workers should be excited by the prospect of job automation and blasted capitalism as irredeemable at the South By Southwest festival in Austin this weekend.
(FOX NEWS) - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D, N.Y., said workers should be excited by the prospect of job automation and blasted capitalism as irredeemable at the South By Southwest festival in Austin this weekend.
Trump expected to seek $8.6B for border wall in new budget
President Donald Trump will seek $8.6 billion in his new budget to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, an administration aide said Sunday, setting up another showdown with Congress, which has resisted giving him more money for his signature campaign promise.
President Donald Trump will seek $8.6 billion in his new budget to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall, an administration aide said Sunday, setting up another showdown with Congress, which has resisted giving him more money for his signature campaign promise.
Pentagon may tap military pay, pensions for Trump's border wall
"It's coming out of military pay and pensions."
"It's coming out of military pay and pensions."
SF moves forward to track, eliminate empty storefronts
The San Francisco board of supervisors approved the new plan, aimed at tracking vacant businesses and having the property owners pay a fee if they're left empty.
The San Francisco board of supervisors approved the new plan, aimed at tracking vacant businesses and having the property owners pay a fee if they're left empty.