Can allegation against Kavanaugh lead to criminal charges?
Democrats have been calling on the FBI to investigate a woman's claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both in high school. What they're asking for, though, isn't a criminal investigation that could lead to charges.
Democrats have been calling on the FBI to investigate a woman's claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both in high school. What they're asking for, though, isn't a criminal investigation that could lead to charges.
Gov. Brown signs balcony inspection law following deadly Berkeley collapse
Gov. Jerry Brown today signed a bill requiring inspections of apartment balconies, decks, outdoor stairs and elevated walkways to hopefully avoid deaths from collapses like the one in Berkeley in 2015.
Gov. Jerry Brown today signed a bill requiring inspections of apartment balconies, decks, outdoor stairs and elevated walkways to hopefully avoid deaths from collapses like the one in Berkeley in 2015.
Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods
he Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest economies and potentially raising prices on goods ranging from handbags to bicycle tires.
he Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest economies and potentially raising prices on goods ranging from handbags to bicycle tires.
Candidates for California governor agree to radio debate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The candidates for California governor have agreed to a debate, but only on the radio. Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom will square off Oct. 8 on San Francisco public radio station KQED. The station reported Monday that the debate will broadcast at 10 a.m. during its public affairs show called "Forum" and will be offered to other stations around...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The candidates for California governor have agreed to a debate, but only on the radio. Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom will square off Oct. 8 on San Francisco public radio station KQED. The station reported Monday that the debate will broadcast at 10 a.m. during its public affairs show called "Forum" and will be offered to other stations around...
California law affirms gender-related care for foster youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A new California law signed Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown ensures access to counseling, hormone treatment and surgery for transgender foster youth.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A new California law signed Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown ensures access to counseling, hormone treatment and surgery for transgender foster youth.
Paul Manafort pleads guilty after reaching 'cooperation agreement' with special counsel
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort agreed Friday to cooperate with the special counsel's Trump-Russia investigation as he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and avoided a second trial that could have exposed him to more time in prison.
President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort agreed Friday to cooperate with the special counsel's Trump-Russia investigation as he pleaded guilty to federal crimes and avoided a second trial that could have exposed him to more time in prison.
High-tech ferry backdrop for 16 California clean energy laws
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown used a high-tech battery-operated San Francisco Bay sightseeing ferry as the backdrop for approving 16 new laws Thursday aimed at easing global warming.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown used a high-tech battery-operated San Francisco Bay sightseeing ferry as the backdrop for approving 16 new laws Thursday aimed at easing global warming.
BART board approves surveillance ordinance, Lake Merritt development
OAKLAND (BCN) BART's Board of Directors approved a new ordinance governing oversight of surveillance technology as well as a new transit-oriented residential and commercial real estate development near the Lake Merritt Station during a busy meeting this morning in Oakland.
OAKLAND (BCN) BART's Board of Directors approved a new ordinance governing oversight of surveillance technology as well as a new transit-oriented residential and commercial real estate development near the Lake Merritt Station during a busy meeting this morning in Oakland.
Candidates debate in Santa Clara Co. Sheriff's race
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith squared off with her challenger retired undersheriff John Hirokawa on Wednesday night at Evergreen Valley College Theatre for the first debate since the June primary. The two candidates are vying to be sheriff come this November.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith squared off with her challenger retired undersheriff John Hirokawa on Wednesday night at Evergreen Valley College Theatre for the first debate since the June primary. The two candidates are vying to be sheriff come this November.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo in a race to get ahead of homelessness
It's been one year since we sat down with Bay Area leaders working to solve the crisis. One year later, we wanted to see what, if any, progress has been made.
It's been one year since we sat down with Bay Area leaders working to solve the crisis. One year later, we wanted to see what, if any, progress has been made.
Man suspected of pulling switchblade on Bay Area congressional candidate
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly tried to attack a political candidate with a switchblade in the San Francisco Bay Area.
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly tried to attack a political candidate with a switchblade in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Government to expand, extend Texas tent shelter for children
The U.S. government will expand its tent shelter for immigrant minors crossing the southwest border to 3,800 beds and keep it open through the end of this year, an agency spokesman said Tuesday.
The U.S. government will expand its tent shelter for immigrant minors crossing the southwest border to 3,800 beds and keep it open through the end of this year, an agency spokesman said Tuesday.
Law aims to resist court order to repay mortgage fund
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday that attempts to circumvent a court order requiring the state to pay back $331 million to a special fund related to the mortgage crisis.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday that attempts to circumvent a court order requiring the state to pay back $331 million to a special fund related to the mortgage crisis.
Obama scorches Trump in return to campaign trail
Former President Barack Obama issued a scorching critique of his successor Friday, blasting President Donald Trump's policies and his pattern of pressuring the Justice Department.
Former President Barack Obama issued a scorching critique of his successor Friday, blasting President Donald Trump's policies and his pattern of pressuring the Justice Department.
Obama campaigns for Democratic congressional candidates in California
Former President Barack Obama said Saturday that November midterm elections would give Americans "a chance to restore some sanity in our politics," taking another swipe at his successor as he raises his profile campaigning for fellow Democrats to regain control of the House.
Former President Barack Obama said Saturday that November midterm elections would give Americans "a chance to restore some sanity in our politics," taking another swipe at his successor as he raises his profile campaigning for fellow Democrats to regain control of the House.
AP: Stable costs may shift 'Obamacare' politics
After two years of double-digit premium hikes, millions of people covered under the Affordable Care Act will see only modest increases next year, according to an exclusive analysis that highlights the changing politics of health care heading into the midterm elections.
After two years of double-digit premium hikes, millions of people covered under the Affordable Care Act will see only modest increases next year, according to an exclusive analysis that highlights the changing politics of health care heading into the midterm elections.
Senate concludes Kavanaugh hearing; confirmation likely
After two marathon days questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, senators concluded his confirmation hearing Friday by listening to others talk about him -- friends stressing his fairness and warmth but opponents warning he'd roll back abortion rights and shield President Donald Trump.
After two marathon days questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, senators concluded his confirmation hearing Friday by listening to others talk about him -- friends stressing his fairness and warmth but opponents warning he'd roll back abortion rights and shield President Donald Trump.
Trump says Justice Dept should investigate identity of anonymous NY Times op-ed writer
President Donald Trump says Attorney General Jeff Sessions should investigate the identity of the author of an anonymous New York Times opinion piece.
President Donald Trump says Attorney General Jeff Sessions should investigate the identity of the author of an anonymous New York Times opinion piece.
Denying the Trump op-ed
President Trump basked in the cheers of admirers at a stop in Billings, Montana to campaign for a Republican congressional candidate Thursday, while mocking the anonymous author of Wednesday's op-ed piece who claimed to be a senior official in the administration and part of a conservative "resistance" thwarting the President's actions from inside the White House.
President Trump basked in the cheers of admirers at a stop in Billings, Montana to campaign for a Republican congressional candidate Thursday, while mocking the anonymous author of Wednesday's op-ed piece who claimed to be a senior official in the administration and part of a conservative "resistance" thwarting the President's actions from inside the White House.
Bookmakers place odds on anonymous Trump official who wrote New York Times op-ed
Who is the anonymous senior official in the Trump administration who wrote the New York Times opinion piece attacking President Donald Trump? According to some oddsmakers, Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney General Jeff Sessions are two of their favorites.
Who is the anonymous senior official in the Trump administration who wrote the New York Times opinion piece attacking President Donald Trump? According to some oddsmakers, Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney General Jeff Sessions are two of their favorites.