Hugs, tears and police: High school reopens after shooting
Students and teachers hugged and cried Wednesday as they returned under heavy police guard to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the first time since a teenager with an assault rifle killed 17 people and thrust the huge Florida school into the center of a renewed national gun debate.
Students and teachers hugged and cried Wednesday as they returned under heavy police guard to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High for the first time since a teenager with an assault rifle killed 17 people and thrust the huge Florida school into the center of a renewed national gun debate.
California may become first state to ban cosmetics testing on animals
The Golden State may become the first to formally ban the testing of cosmetic products on animals.
The Golden State may become the first to formally ban the testing of cosmetic products on animals.
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigning
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most loyal aides, is resigning. That's according to a White House official briefed on her plans but not authorized to discuss them publicly. The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine hours by the panel investigating Russia interference in the 2016 election and contact between Trump's campaign and...
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most loyal aides, is resigning. That's according to a White House official briefed on her plans but not authorized to discuss them publicly. The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine hours by the panel investigating Russia interference in the 2016 election and contact between Trump's campaign and...
Alameda Co. supes vote to continue supporting Urban Shield training
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to continue supporting the sheriff's office's controversial "Urban Shield" first-responder training exercise despite strong opposition by a large group of activists.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to continue supporting the sheriff's office's controversial "Urban Shield" first-responder training exercise despite strong opposition by a large group of activists.
White House downgrades Kushner's security clearance
The security clearance of White House senior adviser and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner has been downgraded, significantly reducing his access to classified information, according to two people informed of the decision.
The security clearance of White House senior adviser and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner has been downgraded, significantly reducing his access to classified information, according to two people informed of the decision.
San Francisco city officials launch Healthy Streets Operations Center
City officials have recently launched the Healthy Streets Operations Center to better respond to homeless issues and street behavior.
City officials have recently launched the Healthy Streets Operations Center to better respond to homeless issues and street behavior.
GOP leaders move slowly on tighter gun laws
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday showed little interest in stricter gun control proposals being floated in Congress, leaving the issue in the hands of wary Senate leaders and President Donald Trump, whose shifting views have left no clear strategy for legislative action.
House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday showed little interest in stricter gun control proposals being floated in Congress, leaving the issue in the hands of wary Senate leaders and President Donald Trump, whose shifting views have left no clear strategy for legislative action.
Trump names campaign manager for re-election bid
President Donald Trump never stopped campaigning after winning the White House, and now he's making fresh moves to establish his re-election effort.
President Donald Trump never stopped campaigning after winning the White House, and now he's making fresh moves to establish his re-election effort.
ICE raid nabs 11 across Northern California this weekend, Mayor Schaaf receives threats
Hundreds of people are inundating Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's office with angry phone calls, some accusing her of treason, after she warned residents of upcoming immigration raids over the weekend.
Hundreds of people are inundating Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's office with angry phone calls, some accusing her of treason, after she warned residents of upcoming immigration raids over the weekend.
California court nixes long terms for minors who didn't kill
A divided California Supreme Court on Monday struck down sentences that fail to give juveniles a chance at parole for 50 years or more for crimes other than homicide, saying such punishments are unconstitutional because they don't recognize the defendant's youth and ability to change.
A divided California Supreme Court on Monday struck down sentences that fail to give juveniles a chance at parole for 50 years or more for crimes other than homicide, saying such punishments are unconstitutional because they don't recognize the defendant's youth and ability to change.
California Democratic Party won't endorse Dianne Feinstein
SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington.
House Intelligence Committee releases redacted, declassified memo from Democrats
A redacted, declassified memo released by Democrats on the House intelligence committee Saturday aims to counter a narrative that Republicans on the committee have pushed for months — that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, abusing a secret surveillance process to spy on one of his operatives in its Russia investigation.
A redacted, declassified memo released by Democrats on the House intelligence committee Saturday aims to counter a narrative that Republicans on the committee have pushed for months — that the FBI and Justice Department conspired against President Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, abusing a secret surveillance process to spy on one of his operatives in its Russia investigation.
President Trump, Mexican President Nieto shelve White House meeting
A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.
A tentative plan for President Donald Trump to host his Mexican counterpart in Washington has been put on hold, the White House confirmed Saturday.
California Teachers Association speaks out against arming educators
The California Teachers Association, a coalition that represents over 325,000 educators in the state, responded today to President Donald Trump's recent statements about arming educators to prevent mass shootings.
The California Teachers Association, a coalition that represents over 325,000 educators in the state, responded today to President Donald Trump's recent statements about arming educators to prevent mass shootings.
Trump mulls pulling some federal agents from California
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is considering pulling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from California, warning that the nation's most populous state would turn into a "crime nest" without the federal agents.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is considering pulling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from California, warning that the nation's most populous state would turn into a "crime nest" without the federal agents.
NRA under fire: Organization weighs in on gun debate
The National Rifle Association fired back at criticism Thursday as CEO Wayne LaPierre came out fighting at Thursday's Conservative Political Action Conference, taking aim at gun control advocates.
The National Rifle Association fired back at criticism Thursday as CEO Wayne LaPierre came out fighting at Thursday's Conservative Political Action Conference, taking aim at gun control advocates.
Author brings hate speech vs. free speech debate back to the Bay Area
On the Stanford University campus Thursday night, a battle between free speech and those who say what was allowed is actually hate speech. Author Charles Murray actually spared with a Stanford staffer for an hour and a half, as part of the “Cardinal Conversation” series.
On the Stanford University campus Thursday night, a battle between free speech and those who say what was allowed is actually hate speech. Author Charles Murray actually spared with a Stanford staffer for an hour and a half, as part of the “Cardinal Conversation” series.
Pull them up: Bill would ban saggy pants in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers are working to pass a bill to ban saggy pants throughout the state.
South Carolina lawmakers are working to pass a bill to ban saggy pants throughout the state.
Trump pledges action on school safety, gun violence including possibly arming teachers
Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence. Trump listened intently to the raw emotion and pledged action, including the possibility of arming teachers.
Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence. Trump listened intently to the raw emotion and pledged action, including the possibility of arming teachers.
Local farm bureau supports state bureau, speaks against proposed immigration reform
Local farm bureaus like Monterey County Farm Bureau are standing in solidarity with the California Farm Bureau Federation's statements issued today against the proposed immigration act that stands before Congress.
Local farm bureaus like Monterey County Farm Bureau are standing in solidarity with the California Farm Bureau Federation's statements issued today against the proposed immigration act that stands before Congress.