San Jose may give TSA workers paychecks until gov't shutdown ends
A loan program that would alleviate the financial strain of some federal workers at Mineta San Jose International Airport during the government shutdown was was unanimously endorsed by City Council on Wednesday.
A loan program that would alleviate the financial strain of some federal workers at Mineta San Jose International Airport during the government shutdown was was unanimously endorsed by City Council on Wednesday.
President Trump signs bill giving federal workers back pay
The White House says President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will require some 800,000 federal employees to be compensated for wages lost or work performed during the partial government shutdown.
The White House says President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will require some 800,000 federal employees to be compensated for wages lost or work performed during the partial government shutdown.
'Fetal heartbeat' abortion bill filed in Florida House
A House Republican filed a proposal Thursday that would block physicians from performing abortions if fetal heartbeats have been detected.
A House Republican filed a proposal Thursday that would block physicians from performing abortions if fetal heartbeats have been detected.
Kaiser announces 3 initiatives to fight homelessness during event with Oakland mayor
OAKLAND (BCN) Kaiser Permanente leaders on Tuesday announced three major initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes by creating stable housing for homeless people in Oakland and across the country.
OAKLAND (BCN) Kaiser Permanente leaders on Tuesday announced three major initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes by creating stable housing for homeless people in Oakland and across the country.
Gov. Newsom holds housing round table in the South Bay
The affordable housing crisis continues to be front-and-center politically for elected leaders, including recently sworn-in Gov. Gavin Newsom – (D) Calif.
The affordable housing crisis continues to be front-and-center politically for elected leaders, including recently sworn-in Gov. Gavin Newsom – (D) Calif.
FAA says it is recalling more aviation-safety inspectors
Federal officials say they are recalling more aviation-safety inspectors who were idled by the partial government shutdown.
Federal officials say they are recalling more aviation-safety inspectors who were idled by the partial government shutdown.
California governor, lawmakers confront utility bankruptcy
The announcement by the nation's largest utility that it is filing for bankruptcy puts Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s problems squarely in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, who now must try tokeep ratepayer costs down, ensure wildfire victims get the money they're owed and rethink California's energy picture in the face of climate change. ...
The announcement by the nation's largest utility that it is filing for bankruptcy puts Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s problems squarely in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers, who now must try tokeep ratepayer costs down, ensure wildfire victims get the money they're owed and rethink California's energy picture in the face of climate change. ...
Elected officials vow to safeguard public interest in PG&E bankruptcy proceedings
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials vowed on Monday to work to protect the public interest during PG&E Co.'s imminent Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. "Everyone's immediate focus is, rightfully, on ensuring Californians have continuous, reliable and safe electric and gas service," Newsom said in a statement.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials vowed on Monday to work to protect the public interest during PG&E Co.'s imminent Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. "Everyone's immediate focus is, rightfully, on ensuring Californians have continuous, reliable and safe electric and gas service," Newsom said in a statement.
Trump: 'I will never, ever back down,' rejects proposal to re-open government
"I did reject it, yes," Trump said. "I'm not interested. I want to get it solved. I don't want to just delay it."
"I did reject it, yes," Trump said. "I'm not interested. I want to get it solved. I don't want to just delay it."
Report: $20M donated for border wall via disabled vet's GoFundMe page may be refunded
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
Trump dodges question on whether he has worked for Russia
President Donald Trump avoided directly answering when asked whether he currently is or has ever worked for Russia after a published report said law enforcement officials, concerned about his behavior after he fired FBI Director James Comey in 2017, had begun investigating that possibility.
President Donald Trump avoided directly answering when asked whether he currently is or has ever worked for Russia after a published report said law enforcement officials, concerned about his behavior after he fired FBI Director James Comey in 2017, had begun investigating that possibility.
Shutdown becomes longest federal closure in US history
The partial government shutdown became the longest closure in U.S. history at when the clock ticked past midnight Friday as President Donald Trump and nervous Republicans scrambled to find a way out of the mess.
The partial government shutdown became the longest closure in U.S. history at when the clock ticked past midnight Friday as President Donald Trump and nervous Republicans scrambled to find a way out of the mess.
Report: FBI probed whether Trump secretly worked for Russia
Law enforcement officials became so concerned by President Donald Trump's behavior in the days after he fired FBI Director James Comey that they began investigating whether he had been working for Russia against U.S. interests, The New York Times reported Friday.
Law enforcement officials became so concerned by President Donald Trump's behavior in the days after he fired FBI Director James Comey that they began investigating whether he had been working for Russia against U.S. interests, The New York Times reported Friday.
Activists give Pelosi boxing gloves urging her to keep ‘fighting' against Trump's border wall
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A group of activists and religious leaders seeking to end what they say is a humanitarian crisis happening at the U.S.-Mexico border rallied outside of San Francisco's Federal Building Friday.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A group of activists and religious leaders seeking to end what they say is a humanitarian crisis happening at the U.S.-Mexico border rallied outside of San Francisco's Federal Building Friday.
US official says withdrawal from Syria has begun
After days of conflicting statements about a timeline for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out American troops from Syria, a U.S. defense official said Friday the withdrawal process has begun with some military cargo pulled out.
After days of conflicting statements about a timeline for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out American troops from Syria, a U.S. defense official said Friday the withdrawal process has begun with some military cargo pulled out.
Border wall funds could be diverted from pool meant for California wildfire relief
The White House has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to look at using emergency funds that Congress approved for disaster relief to build a border wall with Mexico. That's according to a congressional aide familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. The aide said the $13.9 billion has been allocated but not yet obligated through contracts for a variety of projects...
The White House has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to look at using emergency funds that Congress approved for disaster relief to build a border wall with Mexico. That's according to a congressional aide familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. The aide said the $13.9 billion has been allocated but not yet obligated through contracts for a variety of projects...
California Gov. Newsom proposes $144 billion budget, up 4 percent with $13.6 billion for reserves
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first state budget Thursday, offering an outline of his plan to boost spending on services for children while maintaining fiscal prudence.
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his first state budget Thursday, offering an outline of his plan to boost spending on services for children while maintaining fiscal prudence.
FDA suspends domestic food inspections during government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown nears a third week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it’s been forced to suspend routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities.
As the partial government shutdown nears a third week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it’s been forced to suspend routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities.
President Trump threatens cutting off FEMA funding from California
President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, threatening to cut off FEMA funding to California for forest fires.
President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, threatening to cut off FEMA funding to California for forest fires.
Tom Steyer won't run for president in 2020, will focus all efforts on Trump impeachment campaign
San Francisco billionaire impeachment activist Tom Steyer announced from Iowa on Wednesday that he will not run for president in 2020 and instead will focus all of his efforts on impeaching President Donald Trump.
San Francisco billionaire impeachment activist Tom Steyer announced from Iowa on Wednesday that he will not run for president in 2020 and instead will focus all of his efforts on impeaching President Donald Trump.