Mayor Farrell re-nominates SF Police Commission members after board rejects them
When San Francisco police officers are finally allowed to carry stun guns. It will be thanks to the men and women on the SF Police Commission.
When San Francisco police officers are finally allowed to carry stun guns. It will be thanks to the men and women on the SF Police Commission.
Full slate of candidates for California's lieutenant governor
Campaign ads are hitting the airwaves for California's lieutenant govener seat, a statewide office that critics say has few responsibilities and is often overshadowed by the higher-profile gubernatorial race.
Campaign ads are hitting the airwaves for California's lieutenant govener seat, a statewide office that critics say has few responsibilities and is often overshadowed by the higher-profile gubernatorial race.
Rule would take US funds from clinics discussing abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration will resurrect a Reagan-era rule that would ban federally-funded family planning clinics from discussing abortion with women, or sharing space with abortion providers, a senior White House official said Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration will resurrect a Reagan-era rule that would ban federally-funded family planning clinics from discussing abortion with women, or sharing space with abortion providers, a senior White House official said Thursday.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation enters 2nd year, where is it headed?
It was one year ago Thursday when Robert Mueller, the former FBI director, was appointed as special counsel to take over the Justice Department's investigation into possible coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
It was one year ago Thursday when Robert Mueller, the former FBI director, was appointed as special counsel to take over the Justice Department's investigation into possible coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
President Trump donates first quarter salary to Department of Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump is donating his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as his search continues for a nominee to lead the agency.
President Donald Trump is donating his first quarter salary to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as his search continues for a nominee to lead the agency.
Senate votes to confirm Gina Haspel as 1st female CIA director
Veteran spy Gina Haspel will become the first female director of the CIA on Thursday after six Democrats joined Republicans in a Senate confirmation vote that overrode concerns about her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation program after 9/11.
Veteran spy Gina Haspel will become the first female director of the CIA on Thursday after six Democrats joined Republicans in a Senate confirmation vote that overrode concerns about her role in the spy agency's harsh interrogation program after 9/11.
President Trump again urges criminal investigation of Oakland Mayor Schaaf
President Donald Trump again urged U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for obstructing justice during a Sanctuary City roundtable with California leaders opposed to the pro-immigrant policies today at the White House.
President Donald Trump again urged U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for obstructing justice during a Sanctuary City roundtable with California leaders opposed to the pro-immigrant policies today at the White House.
Mueller told Trump's legal team he will not indict the president, Giuliani tells Fox News
President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, told Fox News on Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller has told the president's legal team he will follow Justice Department guidance and not seek an indictment against Trump.
President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, told Fox News on Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller has told the president's legal team he will follow Justice Department guidance and not seek an indictment against Trump.
4 operators of mugshots.com charged with criminal extortion
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced today that prosecutors in his office filed criminal extortion, money laundering and identity theft charges against four operators of a pay-for-removal mugshot website.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced today that prosecutors in his office filed criminal extortion, money laundering and identity theft charges against four operators of a pay-for-removal mugshot website.
President Trump lists Cohen reimbursement of up to $250K in financial disclosure
President Donald Trump made no mention in his financial disclosure report Wednesday of a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair, but said in a footnote that he 'fully reimbursed' his personal attorney for as much $250,000 for unspecified 'expenses.'
President Donald Trump made no mention in his financial disclosure report Wednesday of a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair, but said in a footnote that he 'fully reimbursed' his personal attorney for as much $250,000 for unspecified 'expenses.'
President Trump decrys sanctuary laws with California leaders
President Donald Trump called California’s sanctuary state law “ridiculous” during a White House meeting with a group of state elected officials who also oppose the mandate aimed at protecting immigrants from deportation.
President Donald Trump called California’s sanctuary state law “ridiculous” during a White House meeting with a group of state elected officials who also oppose the mandate aimed at protecting immigrants from deportation.
San Francisco mayor 'disappointed' after supes reject police commission reappointments
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday declined to reappoint two Police Commission members nominated by Mayor Mark Farrell in advance of next month's mayoral election.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday declined to reappoint two Police Commission members nominated by Mayor Mark Farrell in advance of next month's mayoral election.
Seat vacant as embattled Santa Clara city supervisor resigns
City leaders in Santa Clara are looking to fill a vacant seat on the city council, after embattled council member Dominic Caserta resigned Tuesday amid accusations of sexual harassment. Caserta also suspended his bid for county supervisor.
City leaders in Santa Clara are looking to fill a vacant seat on the city council, after embattled council member Dominic Caserta resigned Tuesday amid accusations of sexual harassment. Caserta also suspended his bid for county supervisor.
Ranked-choice voting explained: How the system may play into SF's mayoral race
(KTVU) Ranked choice voting, also known as an instant runoff, appears likely to be a deciding factor in San Francisco's high-profile special mayoral election June 5th. with a field of eight candidates and no one commanding a majority in recent public opinion polls.
(KTVU) Ranked choice voting, also known as an instant runoff, appears likely to be a deciding factor in San Francisco's high-profile special mayoral election June 5th. with a field of eight candidates and no one commanding a majority in recent public opinion polls.
SF district attorney joins pilot program to automatically clear eligible marijuana convictions
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon has partnered with Code for America to help automatically clear eligible marijuana-related convictions, a move he hopes will increase public safety by reducing barriers to employment and housing.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon has partnered with Code for America to help automatically clear eligible marijuana-related convictions, a move he hopes will increase public safety by reducing barriers to employment and housing.
Proposed ordinance seeks to ban plastic straws, other small foodware items in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) New legislation being introduced at today's San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting could change the way San Franciscans eat out by banning small plastic items like straws and other foodware.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) New legislation being introduced at today's San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting could change the way San Franciscans eat out by banning small plastic items like straws and other foodware.
Thousands of untested rape kits need processing, legislators say
Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and Sen. Connie Leyva, D-Chino, today emphasized the importance of two pieces of legislation that aim to tackle a backlog of untested rape kits in California.
Assemblyman David Chiu, D-San Francisco, and Sen. Connie Leyva, D-Chino, today emphasized the importance of two pieces of legislation that aim to tackle a backlog of untested rape kits in California.
Voting guide mistake in the South Bay
It’s another twist in the competitive race for Santa Clara County Supervisor. Seven candidates are vying for the seat. One candidate said a printing mistake in the voter information guide could cost him votes.
It’s another twist in the competitive race for Santa Clara County Supervisor. Seven candidates are vying for the seat. One candidate said a printing mistake in the voter information guide could cost him votes.
SF supervisors question Navy about fraud in Hunters Point cleanup
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco elected officials today called for re-testing for radioactive material at an inhabited parcel of a former U.S. Navy shipyard in Hunters Point after revelations of fraudulent data by a Navy contractor.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) San Francisco elected officials today called for re-testing for radioactive material at an inhabited parcel of a former U.S. Navy shipyard in Hunters Point after revelations of fraudulent data by a Navy contractor.
Trump defends decision to revisit action on Chinese company
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his efforts to help a Chinese telecommunications company that violated U.S. sanctions "get back into business, fast," despite criticism from Democrats and Republicans that the company poses a national security risk.
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his efforts to help a Chinese telecommunications company that violated U.S. sanctions "get back into business, fast," despite criticism from Democrats and Republicans that the company poses a national security risk.