SF mayoral candidate pushes for sanctuary city reform
The debate over San Francisco's sanctuary city status is stirring up new controversy in the mayoral race.
The debate over San Francisco's sanctuary city status is stirring up new controversy in the mayoral race.
SF mayor pledges nearly $30M to prevent homelessness, help city's homeless
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Nearly $30 million in additional general fund investments in the next fiscal year will go toward preventing homelessness in San Francisco and providing support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Nearly $30 million in additional general fund investments in the next fiscal year will go toward preventing homelessness in San Francisco and providing support to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Mayor Mark Farrell announced on Thursday.
A look at Gov. Jerry Brown's final California budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown released his last budget proposal Friday, a $137.6 billion spending plan with a projected a surplus of nearly $9 billion. Including bonds and special funds that are dedicated to specific purposes, the budget reaches $199.3 billion. Here's a look at some of the highlights as the term-limited governor begins his last round of budget negotiations with...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown released his last budget proposal Friday, a $137.6 billion spending plan with a projected a surplus of nearly $9 billion. Including bonds and special funds that are dedicated to specific purposes, the budget reaches $199.3 billion. Here's a look at some of the highlights as the term-limited governor begins his last round of budget negotiations with...
President Trump unveils plan to reduce drug prices
President Donald Trump's long-awaited plan to bring down drug prices, unveiled Friday, will mostly spare the pharmaceutical industry he previously accused of 'getting away with murder' and instead focus on increasing private competition and requiring more openness about costs.
President Donald Trump's long-awaited plan to bring down drug prices, unveiled Friday, will mostly spare the pharmaceutical industry he previously accused of 'getting away with murder' and instead focus on increasing private competition and requiring more openness about costs.
Santa Clara city councilman says he's not stepping down
A criminal investigation is underway involving a Santa Clara city councilman accused of sexual misconduct. Dominic Caserta is also a teacher and is considered the frontrunner in a race for county supervisor.
A criminal investigation is underway involving a Santa Clara city councilman accused of sexual misconduct. Dominic Caserta is also a teacher and is considered the frontrunner in a race for county supervisor.
Flower town grapples with blossoming pot industry's stench
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (AP) - This picturesque coastal town cradled by mountains and sandy shores is a scene out of a Southern California postcard. Residents of Carpinteria say they feel lucky to live in what they consider a slice of paradise. But change is in the air. And sometimes, they say, it stinks. That's because marijuana has become a new crop of choice in the farmlands surrounding this...
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (AP) - This picturesque coastal town cradled by mountains and sandy shores is a scene out of a Southern California postcard. Residents of Carpinteria say they feel lucky to live in what they consider a slice of paradise. But change is in the air. And sometimes, they say, it stinks. That's because marijuana has become a new crop of choice in the farmlands surrounding this...
President Trump announces date for meeting with Kim Jong-un
President Trump says his meeting with Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore on June 12th. In the Tweet he announced the date saying, "We will both try to make it a very special moment for World Peace."
President Trump says his meeting with Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore on June 12th. In the Tweet he announced the date saying, "We will both try to make it a very special moment for World Peace."
President welcomes return of 3 Korean-American detainees
In a made-for-TV ceremony in the dead of night, President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed home three Americans freed by North Korea and declared their release a sign of promise toward his goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
In a made-for-TV ceremony in the dead of night, President Donald Trump on Thursday welcomed home three Americans freed by North Korea and declared their release a sign of promise toward his goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.
Rapidfire gubernatorial debate mostly civil; some barbs aimed at frontrunner Gavin Newsom
On stage at the California Theater in San Jose, four Democrats and two Republicans fired off talking points in a rapidly paced gubernatorial debate Tuesday night.
On stage at the California Theater in San Jose, four Democrats and two Republicans fired off talking points in a rapidly paced gubernatorial debate Tuesday night.
California governor debate focuses on housing, gas tax
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
Santa Rosa supervisors approve funding for 'tiny homes' for veterans
SANTA ROSA (BCN) The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved a $1.8 million amended award for 14 "tiny homes" for veterans on Russell Avenue in Santa Rosa.
SANTA ROSA (BCN) The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this afternoon approved a $1.8 million amended award for 14 "tiny homes" for veterans on Russell Avenue in Santa Rosa.
Neighborhood leaders to ask for $1M to create food market in Tenderloin
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Leaders of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood today will urge the Board of Supervisors and mayor to provide $1 million to transform an abandoned city property into a marketplace, organizers said.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Leaders of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood today will urge the Board of Supervisors and mayor to provide $1 million to transform an abandoned city property into a marketplace, organizers said.
California judge affirms ruling for coffee cancer warnings
A court ruling that gave coffee drinkers a jolt earlier this year was finalized Monday when a Los Angeles judge said coffee sold in California must carry cancer warnings.
A court ruling that gave coffee drinkers a jolt earlier this year was finalized Monday when a Los Angeles judge said coffee sold in California must carry cancer warnings.
Trump decides to exit nuclear accord with Iran
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he was making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage. "The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House. Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included...
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he was making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage. "The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House. Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included...
NYAG Eric Schneiderman resigns after 4 women allege abuse
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office has taken on a high-profile role in the fight against sexual misconduct, was physically violent with four women he was romantically involved with, according to their accounts which were published on Monday.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office has taken on a high-profile role in the fight against sexual misconduct, was physically violent with four women he was romantically involved with, according to their accounts which were published on Monday.
Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal
The implications of the United States taking any steps to back out of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal could go far beyond alienating Iran. It could also create a rift with European allies who say the deal should be modified, not destroyed.
The implications of the United States taking any steps to back out of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal could go far beyond alienating Iran. It could also create a rift with European allies who say the deal should be modified, not destroyed.
Kamala Harris cancels UC Berkeley commencement address; supports strike
Tens of thousands of University of California workers started a three-day strike on Monday, which will impact all the campuses and the people who get services from them.
Tens of thousands of University of California workers started a three-day strike on Monday, which will impact all the campuses and the people who get services from them.
California lawmakers move to limit opioids for minors
A bill to limit how much opioid medication doctors can prescribe to children has cleared a major hurdle in the California Legislature.
A bill to limit how much opioid medication doctors can prescribe to children has cleared a major hurdle in the California Legislature.
Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday
President Donald Trump is set to reveal his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran deal on Tuesday, a move that could determine the fate of 2015 agreement that froze Iran's nuclear program.
President Donald Trump is set to reveal his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran deal on Tuesday, a move that could determine the fate of 2015 agreement that froze Iran's nuclear program.
Iran-Contra figure Oliver North named president of the NRA
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North, the gung-ho Marine at the center of the Iran-Contra affair three decades ago, was named president Monday of the National Rifle Association, giving it star power as it faces a powerful backlash over the massacres in Florida and Las Vegas.
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North, the gung-ho Marine at the center of the Iran-Contra affair three decades ago, was named president Monday of the National Rifle Association, giving it star power as it faces a powerful backlash over the massacres in Florida and Las Vegas.