GOP - and some Democrats, too --- reject talk of impeachment
The day after President Donald Trump was implicated in a federal crime, members of both parties dismissed talk of impeachment, with some Democrats expressing fears Wednesday about such a politically risky step, and Republicans shrugging off the accusations or withholding judgment.
The day after President Donald Trump was implicated in a federal crime, members of both parties dismissed talk of impeachment, with some Democrats expressing fears Wednesday about such a politically risky step, and Republicans shrugging off the accusations or withholding judgment.
San Francisco a step closer to allowing safe-injection sites after state Senate vote
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is one step closer to opening a safe-injection site in the city to combat drug overdoses for those living on the streets.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is one step closer to opening a safe-injection site in the city to combat drug overdoses for those living on the streets.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found guilty of 8 charges
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
The jury in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort suggested to the judge Tuesday that it was stuck on at least one count in the case.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty, implicates Trump in hush-money scheme
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.
Bill to end bail in California headed to Gov. Brown
A bill approved Tuesday by the California Senate to end bail and replace it with a risk-assessment system is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown, who has indicated he supports it.
A bill approved Tuesday by the California Senate to end bail and replace it with a risk-assessment system is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown, who has indicated he supports it.
Trump holding rally in West Virginia to support AG Morrisey in US Senate race
President Donald Trump is in West Virginia to campaign on behalf of the “hardworking and spectacular” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is hoping to flip the seat from Democratic challenger and incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin in the upcoming midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is in West Virginia to campaign on behalf of the “hardworking and spectacular” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is hoping to flip the seat from Democratic challenger and incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin in the upcoming midterm elections.
Charges dropped against popular youth organizer and bicycle advocate
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has declined to file criminal charges against Najari Smith, a bicycling activist from Richmond who was arrested while leading a group bike ride in Oakland earlier this month.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has declined to file criminal charges against Najari Smith, a bicycling activist from Richmond who was arrested while leading a group bike ride in Oakland earlier this month.
California Assembly advances bill to replace bail system
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Assembly on Monday narrowly advanced a bill to make California the first state to completely eliminate bail for suspects awaiting trial and replace it with a risk-assessment system.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Assembly on Monday narrowly advanced a bill to make California the first state to completely eliminate bail for suspects awaiting trial and replace it with a risk-assessment system.
No verdict in Paul Manafort trial after 3 days of deliberations
Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the financial fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
AP source: It's not just audio, Omarosa Manigault Newman has video
It's not just audiotapes. Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The Associated Press Friday.
It's not just audiotapes. Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The Associated Press Friday.
Newspapers nationwide denouncing Trump's attacks on the press
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
Newspaper opinion sections nationwide have launched a coordinated response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the media.
Pentagon delays Trump's military parade until at least 2019
The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.
The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.
East Bay Congressman Swalwell considers presidential run
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is considering a presidential run in 2020 after having served six years in Congress.
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell is considering a presidential run in 2020 after having served six years in Congress.
California bills to discourage shootings by police advance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers are advancing two bills designed to discourage shootings by police.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers are advancing two bills designed to discourage shootings by police.
Trump-Omarosa feud rooted in her allegations of racism
President Donald Trump unloaded on former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, calling her a "crazed, crying lowlife" and "that dog," as a clash rooted in the reality star's accusations of racism focused new attention on his frequent disparagement of prominent African-Americans.
President Donald Trump unloaded on former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, calling her a "crazed, crying lowlife" and "that dog," as a clash rooted in the reality star's accusations of racism focused new attention on his frequent disparagement of prominent African-Americans.
San Francisco to deploy new 6 person 'poop patrol'
The City of San Francisco is setting aside a six-person crew, which will scour targeted neighborhoods looking for human waste. The new effort is taking proactive steps to curb the widespread and often experienced problem that plagues city streets.
The City of San Francisco is setting aside a six-person crew, which will scour targeted neighborhoods looking for human waste. The new effort is taking proactive steps to curb the widespread and often experienced problem that plagues city streets.
Omarosa releases phone conversation with Trump
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman released another audio recording Monday that she says features President Donald Trump, as she threatened to "blow the whistle" on White House corruption.
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman released another audio recording Monday that she says features President Donald Trump, as she threatened to "blow the whistle" on White House corruption.
Omarosa says she secretly taped her firing at White House, plays audio
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman said Sunday she secretly recorded conversations she had in the White House, including her firing by chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.
Former presidential adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman said Sunday she secretly recorded conversations she had in the White House, including her firing by chief of staff John Kelly in the high-security Situation Room.
Rent control fuels costliest fight on California 2018 ballot
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has poured more than $12 million into a November initiative it's spearheading. The measure known as Proposition 10 would let cities and counties regulate...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has poured more than $12 million into a November initiative it's spearheading. The measure known as Proposition 10 would let cities and counties regulate...
Anti-communist rally to proceed despite Proud Boys condemnation
Despite tensions among right-wing factions over a rally planned in Berkeley this weekend that has been officially condemned by the Proud Boys, the organizer still plans to go forward with the event.
Despite tensions among right-wing factions over a rally planned in Berkeley this weekend that has been officially condemned by the Proud Boys, the organizer still plans to go forward with the event.