Sessions addresses immigration at border sheriffs meeting
As thousands of National Guard troops deploy to the Mexico border, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to bring his firm stance on immigration enforcement to New Mexico, where a group of Southwest border sheriffs are meeting Wednesday.
As thousands of National Guard troops deploy to the Mexico border, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to bring his firm stance on immigration enforcement to New Mexico, where a group of Southwest border sheriffs are meeting Wednesday.
SF supervisors suspend licenses, fees for taxis, ride-hailing drivers amid lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to temporarily suspend business registration licenses and fees for drivers of taxis, Uber and Lyft, amid a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the city attorney alleging that state law gives preferential treatment to Uber and Lyft drivers.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to temporarily suspend business registration licenses and fees for drivers of taxis, Uber and Lyft, amid a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the city attorney alleging that state law gives preferential treatment to Uber and Lyft drivers.
Water agency approves $11B for California twin tunnels plan
California's largest water agency on Tuesday approved a nearly $11 billion plan to help fund two enormous tunnels, breathing new life into Gov. Jerry Brown's ambitious and controversial plan to remake the state's water system.
California's largest water agency on Tuesday approved a nearly $11 billion plan to help fund two enormous tunnels, breathing new life into Gov. Jerry Brown's ambitious and controversial plan to remake the state's water system.
Zuckerberg's testimony: Will Facebook CEO's appearance lead to more consumer protection?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Tuesday, and the House the day after that. The appearances are either a step toward redemption, or a step on the path to the public opinion gallows.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Tuesday, and the House the day after that. The appearances are either a step toward redemption, or a step on the path to the public opinion gallows.
Police chiefs denounce bill that would limit use of force
California law enforcement is pushing back on a proposed bill in Sacramento that would create new protocol for police use of deadly force. The legislation seeks to change the standard from using "reasonable force" to "necessary force."
California law enforcement is pushing back on a proposed bill in Sacramento that would create new protocol for police use of deadly force. The legislation seeks to change the standard from using "reasonable force" to "necessary force."
$500M Trump admin. transportation grant to focus on rural road, bridge projects over bikes, walkways
Forget about bike-share stations in Chicago or pedestrian walkways in Oakland. That's so Obama-era
Forget about bike-share stations in Chicago or pedestrian walkways in Oakland. That's so Obama-era
California pot regulators send cease order to 954 businesses
Nearly 1,000 individual cannabis businesses have been sent cease-and-desist letters or emails by California regulators during an ongoing enforcement process, a first step in a long effort to ensure the state's industry is fully regulated and operating like those in more mature markets.
Nearly 1,000 individual cannabis businesses have been sent cease-and-desist letters or emails by California regulators during an ongoing enforcement process, a first step in a long effort to ensure the state's industry is fully regulated and operating like those in more mature markets.
Trump furious after FBI seizes documents from his lawyer
Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to porn actress Stormy Daniels.
Trump wins pledges of 1,600 troops for Mexico border duty
The Latest on the deployment of National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local):
The Latest on the deployment of National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local):
Trump threatens Syria strike, suggests Russia shares blame
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened an imminent military strike against Syria, vowing to respond "forcefully" to Saturday's apparent chemical weapons attack on civilians and warning that Russia or any other nation found to share responsibility will "pay a price."
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened an imminent military strike against Syria, vowing to respond "forcefully" to Saturday's apparent chemical weapons attack on civilians and warning that Russia or any other nation found to share responsibility will "pay a price."
Duckworth has baby; 1st US senator to give birth while in office
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has given birth to a baby girl, making her the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has given birth to a baby girl, making her the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office.
US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fears on Wall Street Friday of an all-out trade war with China came after President Trump upped the stakes again in the multi-billion dollar tariff battle.The President asked for additional tariffs Thursday on $100 billion of Chinese imports and China responded with a warning.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fears on Wall Street Friday of an all-out trade war with China came after President Trump upped the stakes again in the multi-billion dollar tariff battle.The President asked for additional tariffs Thursday on $100 billion of Chinese imports and China responded with a warning.
Trump to skip annual White House correspondents' dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump plans to skip the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, marking the second year he has shunned the glitzy gathering of Washington journalists he routinely assails as "fake news."
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump plans to skip the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, marking the second year he has shunned the glitzy gathering of Washington journalists he routinely assails as "fake news."
Congressman pulls loaded gun at meeting, says he's 'not going to be a Gabby Giffords'
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- The husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is speaking out against comments made by a South Carolina congressman who pulled out his own loaded handgun at a meeting with constituents, and said he was "not going to be a Gabby Giffords."
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- The husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is speaking out against comments made by a South Carolina congressman who pulled out his own loaded handgun at a meeting with constituents, and said he was "not going to be a Gabby Giffords."
Trump signs memo to end 'catch-and-release' policy
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to take steps to end "catch-and-release" policies as he pushes Congress to act on immigration.
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to take steps to end "catch-and-release" policies as he pushes Congress to act on immigration.
California governor hedges on sending troops to border
California Gov. Jerry Brown has been silent on President Donald Trump's call this week for National Guard troops to help protect the southern border with Mexico.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has been silent on President Donald Trump's call this week for National Guard troops to help protect the southern border with Mexico.
San Francisco sues Sessions and DOJ over repeal of civil rights guidance document
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The city of San Francisco sued U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Justice Department today over the repeal of six guidance documents protecting the civil rights of various groups.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The city of San Francisco sued U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Justice Department today over the repeal of six guidance documents protecting the civil rights of various groups.
‘We feel overlooked': Candidates' forum takes on Tenderloin's concerns
Six candidates battling to become San Francisco's next mayor faced off at a forum in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood Wednesday night at Saint Bonafice Church.
Six candidates battling to become San Francisco's next mayor faced off at a forum in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood Wednesday night at Saint Bonafice Church.
Sen. Kamala Harris says police need to be aware of biases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's first black U.S. senator said Thursday that better training is needed to help police officers recognize biases in response to last month's shooting of Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old unarmed black man shot by Sacramento police.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California's first black U.S. senator said Thursday that better training is needed to help police officers recognize biases in response to last month's shooting of Stephon Clark, a 22-year-old unarmed black man shot by Sacramento police.
Trump proposes $100 billion in new tariffs on Chinese goods
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. trade representative to consider slapping $100 billion in additional tariffs on Chinese goods.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. trade representative to consider slapping $100 billion in additional tariffs on Chinese goods.