Election: Statewide propositions overview
In addition to all the candidates in state and local races, the June 5th ballot also includes five statewide propositions:
In addition to all the candidates in state and local races, the June 5th ballot also includes five statewide propositions:
Burris plans to ask Calif. AG to investigate Woods, Gongora Pat deaths
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN/KTVU) After San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced last week that no charges would be filed against officers involved in two fatal police shootings, an attorney representing the families of the decedents said Tuesday that he will take the cases to state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN/KTVU) After San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced last week that no charges would be filed against officers involved in two fatal police shootings, an attorney representing the families of the decedents said Tuesday that he will take the cases to state Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Rep. John Lewis: ABC 'did right thing' cancelling 'Roseanne' after racist tweet
Georgia Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has commended ABC for canceling the popular reboot "Roseanne," after star Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet about former President Obama aide Valerie Jarrett.
Georgia Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis has commended ABC for canceling the popular reboot "Roseanne," after star Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet about former President Obama aide Valerie Jarrett.
SF's city attorney issues subpoenas for records on Uber, Lyft drivers
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued administrative subpoenas to Uber and Lyft today, commanding them to show whether they classify their drivers as employees or independent contractors.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued administrative subpoenas to Uber and Lyft today, commanding them to show whether they classify their drivers as employees or independent contractors.
San Francisco issues e-scooter companies June 4 deadline
City leaders in San Francisco are taking steps to regulate electric scooters in San Francisco.
City leaders in San Francisco are taking steps to regulate electric scooters in San Francisco.
Conservative businessman John Cox surges in latest polls for California governor's race
Republican candidate for California governor John Cox made a campaign stop in Burlingame Thursday at the small headquarters of the San Mateo County Republican Party.
Republican candidate for California governor John Cox made a campaign stop in Burlingame Thursday at the small headquarters of the San Mateo County Republican Party.
High hopes but tough road for black woman in governor's race
She's a Yale-educated attorney and a romance novelist who served a decade in the Georgia Legislature. Now Stacey Abrams has gained a shot at becoming the first black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
She's a Yale-educated attorney and a romance novelist who served a decade in the Georgia Legislature. Now Stacey Abrams has gained a shot at becoming the first black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
Jared Kushner granted permanent security clearance
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been granted a permanent security clearance following a lengthy FBI background check, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been granted a permanent security clearance following a lengthy FBI background check, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
Mayor budgets another $4.2M for HIV-related programs
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The city of San Francisco, already making strides in reducing HIV infections, is adding $4.2 million to it's budget to help fund prevention and health services programs, Mayor Mark Farrell announced today.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The city of San Francisco, already making strides in reducing HIV infections, is adding $4.2 million to it's budget to help fund prevention and health services programs, Mayor Mark Farrell announced today.
One month after launching, Oakland's 311 is receiving plenty of complaint calls
It's been a month since Oakland introduced a new app and phone number for residents to report trash, potholes, broken lights and other problems on city streets. It should come as no surprise that the number of complaints is up with the launch of the new 311 number.
It's been a month since Oakland introduced a new app and phone number for residents to report trash, potholes, broken lights and other problems on city streets. It should come as no surprise that the number of complaints is up with the launch of the new 311 number.
Openly gay former sheriff wins Texas governor nomination
A Hispanic former sheriff from Dallas won a Democratic primary runoff for governor Tuesday night to become the first openly gay and Latina gubernatorial nominee in Texas history.
A Hispanic former sheriff from Dallas won a Democratic primary runoff for governor Tuesday night to become the first openly gay and Latina gubernatorial nominee in Texas history.
Iowa Congressman introduces 'Mayor Libby Schaaf Act' over ICE 'obstructions'
A bill bearing Oakland Mayor Shcaaf's name was introduced to Congress on Monday by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) for her warning the sanctuary city and community of an impending large-scale ICE operation earlier this year.
A bill bearing Oakland Mayor Shcaaf's name was introduced to Congress on Monday by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) for her warning the sanctuary city and community of an impending large-scale ICE operation earlier this year.
Rookie SFPD cop shot at moving vehicle, didn't have body cam turned on
Shots fired by a San Francisco police officer earlier this month are raising questions about training and possible violations of police policy.
Shots fired by a San Francisco police officer earlier this month are raising questions about training and possible violations of police policy.
White House doubling down on Trump's MS-13 'animals' comment
After President Donald Trump referred to the violent MS-13 gang as “animals” last week, the White House appears to be doubling down on his comments by putting out a news release Monday titled, “What You Need To Know About The Violent Animals of MS-13.”
After President Donald Trump referred to the violent MS-13 gang as “animals” last week, the White House appears to be doubling down on his comments by putting out a news release Monday titled, “What You Need To Know About The Violent Animals of MS-13.”
California may expand gun violence restraining order law
California lawmakers are taking steps to let school employees ask judges to temporarily strip gun rights from potentially dangerous people.
California lawmakers are taking steps to let school employees ask judges to temporarily strip gun rights from potentially dangerous people.
Fremont's first female police chief appointed
FREMONT (BCN) The Fremont Police Department has its first female police chief, the department announced this morning.
FREMONT (BCN) The Fremont Police Department has its first female police chief, the department announced this morning.
Santa Clara Co. accidentally unregistered voter
The California statewide primary election is about 2.5 weeks away, and already there's been an issue in Santa Clara County.
The California statewide primary election is about 2.5 weeks away, and already there's been an issue in Santa Clara County.
Trump to demand DOJ review claims of FBI spy on campaign
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will "demand" this week that the Justice Department open an investigation into whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign for political purposes and whether any demands or requests for such action originated with the Obama administration.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will "demand" this week that the Justice Department open an investigation into whether the FBI infiltrated his presidential campaign for political purposes and whether any demands or requests for such action originated with the Obama administration.
Trump endorses Cox in California governor's race
President Donald Trump backed San Diego businessman John Cox for California governor on Friday in an announcement that could provide a boost for Republicans hoping to have a candidate survive next month's primary.
President Donald Trump backed San Diego businessman John Cox for California governor on Friday in an announcement that could provide a boost for Republicans hoping to have a candidate survive next month's primary.
AP Exclusive: Judge in Stanford rape case fights recall
The Northern California judge says he would handle the sexual assault case of former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner the same way today as he did almost two years ago, though it's the reason he is the target of a June 5 recall election and has become the self-described "most hated man on the internet."
The Northern California judge says he would handle the sexual assault case of former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner the same way today as he did almost two years ago, though it's the reason he is the target of a June 5 recall election and has become the self-described "most hated man on the internet."