Oakland Marriott workers reach tentative agreement, will end strike Saturday
Striking Oakland Marriott Hotel workers say they have reached a tentative agreement and will end their strike on Saturday.
Striking Oakland Marriott Hotel workers say they have reached a tentative agreement and will end their strike on Saturday.
SJ 'March on the Polls' event targets disenfranchised voters, offers all-day bus service
An event in San Jose Saturday is targeting disenfranchised voters. Community leaders have organized a march and also all-day bus service in the hopes of getting people to the polls for early voting.
An event in San Jose Saturday is targeting disenfranchised voters. Community leaders have organized a march and also all-day bus service in the hopes of getting people to the polls for early voting.
Record number of California voters register for midterm elections
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - More Californians have registered to vote in next week's midterm election than in any election before, Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced in San Francisco this morning.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - More Californians have registered to vote in next week's midterm election than in any election before, Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced in San Francisco this morning.
Trump pledges asylum crackdown and tent cities. Is it legal?
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum - two legally dubious proposals that mark his latest election season barrage against illegal immigration.
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum - two legally dubious proposals that mark his latest election season barrage against illegal immigration.
Trump pledges asylum crackdown, tent cities; is it legal?
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum - two legally dubious proposals that mark his latest election-season barrage against illegal immigration.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to sign an order next week that could lead to the large-scale detention of migrants crossing the southern border and bar anyone caught crossing illegally from claiming asylum - two legally dubious proposals that mark his latest election-season barrage against illegal immigration.
Oprah campaigns for Stacey Abrams in metro Atlanta
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was in metro Atlanta on Thursday stumping for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was in metro Atlanta on Thursday stumping for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
Trump eyes asylum limits for caravans; would they be legal?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was expected to announce on Thursday his plans to automatically deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry — part of his latest election-season response to caravans heading toward the border.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was expected to announce on Thursday his plans to automatically deny asylum to migrants who try to enter the U.S. illegally between ports of entry — part of his latest election-season response to caravans heading toward the border.
Migrant caravan must walk as Mexico ignores demand for buses
Tired Central American migrants rested in this southern Mexico town while their representatives tried to negotiate bus transportation hundreds of miles ahead, but then came the bad news: They'd be walking again before dawn Thursday.
Tired Central American migrants rested in this southern Mexico town while their representatives tried to negotiate bus transportation hundreds of miles ahead, but then came the bad news: They'd be walking again before dawn Thursday.
Trump, Democrats kick off final midterm campaign blitz
President Donald Trump launched an eight-state campaign blitz on Wednesday, seeking to shore up Senate Republicans and GOP gubernatorial candidates against an onslaught of Democratic surrogates, including entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey.
President Donald Trump launched an eight-state campaign blitz on Wednesday, seeking to shore up Senate Republicans and GOP gubernatorial candidates against an onslaught of Democratic surrogates, including entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey.
Pot could prove more profitable than pumpkins in Half Moon Bay
The autumnal rite of passage of picking pumpkins at this pumpkin patch on the San Mateo County coast could be in its final year. Third generation farmers John and Eda Muller say after decades of making green from their pumpkin patch and other grow items, finances are at an inflection point.
The autumnal rite of passage of picking pumpkins at this pumpkin patch on the San Mateo County coast could be in its final year. Third generation farmers John and Eda Muller say after decades of making green from their pumpkin patch and other grow items, finances are at an inflection point.
Trump: Number of troops sent to border could reach 15,000
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the number of military troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexican border could reach 15,000 - roughly double the number the Pentagon said it currently plans for a mission whose dimensions are shifting daily.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the number of military troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexican border could reach 15,000 - roughly double the number the Pentagon said it currently plans for a mission whose dimensions are shifting daily.
Santa Clara Co. Sheriff deputies allege spike in workplace injuries
Days before November’s general election, and a political divide between two Santa Clara County deputy’s unions has deepened. This, after the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, representing roughly 400 patrol deputies, filed a complaint with Cal-OSHA. It alleges workplace injuries have spiked since 2016 costing the county more than five million dollars annually. And that members don’t have...
Days before November’s general election, and a political divide between two Santa Clara County deputy’s unions has deepened. This, after the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, representing roughly 400 patrol deputies, filed a complaint with Cal-OSHA. It alleges workplace injuries have spiked since 2016 costing the county more than five million dollars annually. And that members don’t have...
Legal expert: Trump's birthright citizenship plans 'blatantly unconstitutional'
President Trump sparked new controversy Tuesday when he announced plans to end birthright citizenship, even though that right is protected by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
President Trump sparked new controversy Tuesday when he announced plans to end birthright citizenship, even though that right is protected by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Biden says he's 'sick and tired' of Trump White House
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is “sick and tired” of the Trump administration during a fiery speech Tuesday stumping for Democratic Party candidates in Wisconsin one week ahead of the midterm elections.
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is “sick and tired” of the Trump administration during a fiery speech Tuesday stumping for Democratic Party candidates in Wisconsin one week ahead of the midterm elections.
CNN goes after Trump in wake of explosive devices
CNN's management has taken an aggressive stance against attacks from President Donald Trump after the network was sent explosive devices from a man who allegedly targeted Trump's perceived enemies.
CNN's management has taken an aggressive stance against attacks from President Donald Trump after the network was sent explosive devices from a man who allegedly targeted Trump's perceived enemies.
Mueller refers plot to make false claims about him to FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Robert Mueller's office has referred to the FBI allegations that women were "offered money to make false claims" about the special counsel, according to Mueller's spokesman.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Robert Mueller's office has referred to the FBI allegations that women were "offered money to make false claims" about the special counsel, according to Mueller's spokesman.
Ryan says 'obviously' Trump can't end birthright citizenship
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump couldn't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be addressed.
California's two gubernatorial candidates speak in San Francisco
California's two gubernatorial candidates spoke before a crowd of about 1,000 at a fundraiser for the Willie Brown Institute in San Francisco.
California's two gubernatorial candidates spoke before a crowd of about 1,000 at a fundraiser for the Willie Brown Institute in San Francisco.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump off track on birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has astonished legal scholars with his claim that he can end birthright citizenship with a swipe of his pen. No, they say, he can't. Trump also went far off track in asserting that the U.S. is the only country that automatically grants citizenship to anyone born in the country. Many do. His comments in an interview with "Axios on HBO":
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has astonished legal scholars with his claim that he can end birthright citizenship with a swipe of his pen. No, they say, he can't. Trump also went far off track in asserting that the U.S. is the only country that automatically grants citizenship to anyone born in the country. Many do. His comments in an interview with "Axios on HBO":
Synagogue victims' funerals begin as Trump heads to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Cecil and David Rosenthal lived together, worshipped together, made their way through life together, two intellectually disabled brothers in their 50s who were ensconced in Pittsburgh's close-knit Jewish community.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Cecil and David Rosenthal lived together, worshipped together, made their way through life together, two intellectually disabled brothers in their 50s who were ensconced in Pittsburgh's close-knit Jewish community.