Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cancels Senate's August recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's canceling the Senate's traditional August recess.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's canceling the Senate's traditional August recess.
San Mateo, Napa counties add conveniences for voters to boost turnout
It’s Election Day and two Bay Area counties are trying something new this year: Voters in San Mateo and Napa county residents were sent mail-in ballots eliminating the need for neighborhood polling places, among other changes made to encourage higher voter turnout.
It’s Election Day and two Bay Area counties are trying something new this year: Voters in San Mateo and Napa county residents were sent mail-in ballots eliminating the need for neighborhood polling places, among other changes made to encourage higher voter turnout.
Report: Medicare insolvent in 2026, Social Security by 2034
Medicare's financial problems have gotten worse, and Social Security's can't be ignored forever, the government said Tuesday in an annual assessment that amounts to a sobering checkup on programs vital to the middle class.
Medicare's financial problems have gotten worse, and Social Security's can't be ignored forever, the government said Tuesday in an annual assessment that amounts to a sobering checkup on programs vital to the middle class.
Hot-button issue: 'Persky Recall' on Primary ballot
Several important elections are hanging in the balance with Tuesday’s state-wide primary. But perhaps one of the most closely watched is the effort to remove a sitting Santa Clara County Superior Court judge.
Several important elections are hanging in the balance with Tuesday’s state-wide primary. But perhaps one of the most closely watched is the effort to remove a sitting Santa Clara County Superior Court judge.
46% of survey takers say they plan to move out of the Bay Area
Forty-six percent of Bay Area residents are planning to leave the region in the next few years, according to a survey from the Bay Area Council.
Forty-six percent of Bay Area residents are planning to leave the region in the next few years, according to a survey from the Bay Area Council.
Mueller's team accuses Paul Manafort of witness tampering
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort made several attempts to tamper with witnesses in his ongoing criminal cases, prosecutors said Monday as they asked a federal judge to consider revoking his house arrest.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort made several attempts to tamper with witnesses in his ongoing criminal cases, prosecutors said Monday as they asked a federal judge to consider revoking his house arrest.
SFPD Chief Scott passed up for top job with LAPD
The mayor of Los Angeles announced a veteran officer has been named the chief of police, ending speculation San Francisco's Chief Bill Scott would take the job.
The mayor of Los Angeles announced a veteran officer has been named the chief of police, ending speculation San Francisco's Chief Bill Scott would take the job.
California, long a blue state, could get bluer in primary
Is California, home to one in eight Americans, becoming the nation's best example of one-party rule?
Is California, home to one in eight Americans, becoming the nation's best example of one-party rule?
Mayor Farrell's last days in office
As San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell approaches his last days in office, he knew he he'd have limited time to lead the city. While he's only been in office a little over four months, he was elected supervisor to District 2 in 2010. With one of the most important mayoral races in the city's recent history tomorrow, Farrell has not made an endorsement.
As San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell approaches his last days in office, he knew he he'd have limited time to lead the city. While he's only been in office a little over four months, he was elected supervisor to District 2 in 2010. With one of the most important mayoral races in the city's recent history tomorrow, Farrell has not made an endorsement.
Report: Trump lawyers submit letter challenging Mueller subpoena
President Donald Trump's lawyers composed a secret 20-page letter to special counsel Robert Mueller to assert that he cannot be forced to testify while arguing that he could not have committed obstruction because he has absolute authority over all federal investigations.
President Donald Trump's lawyers composed a secret 20-page letter to special counsel Robert Mueller to assert that he cannot be forced to testify while arguing that he could not have committed obstruction because he has absolute authority over all federal investigations.
Roving voting service available in parts of San Mateo County on Election Day, June 5
People living and working in sparsely populated parts of San Mateo County should have an easier time voting in Tuesday's election with new roving voting services, election officials said.
People living and working in sparsely populated parts of San Mateo County should have an easier time voting in Tuesday's election with new roving voting services, election officials said.
California bans state-funded sponsored travel to Oklahoma, Becerra says
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Ahead of a new law scheduled to take effect in Oklahoma in November described as discriminatory against LGBTQ people, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced today that California will put a stop to state-funded and sponsored travel there.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Ahead of a new law scheduled to take effect in Oklahoma in November described as discriminatory against LGBTQ people, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced today that California will put a stop to state-funded and sponsored travel there.
Independent voters now outnumber Republicans in California
For the first time, Republicans are the third largest bloc of voters in California.
For the first time, Republicans are the third largest bloc of voters in California.
Activists call for an end to San Francisco gang injunctions
This past week, a group of criminal justice reform advocates on Wednesday demanded that San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera drop gang injunctions, which have been in place throughout different parts of the city, alleging that the practice unfairly targets young men of color.
This past week, a group of criminal justice reform advocates on Wednesday demanded that San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera drop gang injunctions, which have been in place throughout different parts of the city, alleging that the practice unfairly targets young men of color.
Newsom still has commanding lead in California governor's race, but Cox surges
With just days left in the gubernatorial primary race, campaigns are cranking into high gear to get out the vote.
With just days left in the gubernatorial primary race, campaigns are cranking into high gear to get out the vote.
Election Day: A rundown of the local proposals
From a ban on flavored tobacco to recalling a controversial judge, there are dozens of local measures on the June 5 ballot.
From a ban on flavored tobacco to recalling a controversial judge, there are dozens of local measures on the June 5 ballot.
State auditors say California underreports hate crimes
State auditors say California is underreporting hate crimes to the FBI, state lawmakers and the public because local law enforcement agencies lack adequate policies and training.
State auditors say California is underreporting hate crimes to the FBI, state lawmakers and the public because local law enforcement agencies lack adequate policies and training.
Bay Area voters to decide on bridge toll hikes
On June 5, voters in all nine Bay Area counties are being asked to approve an increase in bridge tolls, in exchange for a massive transportation bill. “Regional Measure 3” promises to bring big improvements to the Bay Area commute by generating $4.5 billion over the next 25 years.
On June 5, voters in all nine Bay Area counties are being asked to approve an increase in bridge tolls, in exchange for a massive transportation bill. “Regional Measure 3” promises to bring big improvements to the Bay Area commute by generating $4.5 billion over the next 25 years.
California measure moves forward to lift secrecy on police use of force
California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding police shootings and other use of force by officers under a measure that advanced Wednesday in the Legislature.
California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding police shootings and other use of force by officers under a measure that advanced Wednesday in the Legislature.
Pelosi dismisses Trump's claim she favors MS-13 as false
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.