LIVE VIDEO: Trump hosts students in 'listening session'
President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence. The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook...
President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence. The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook...
Alameda Co. D.A. announces plans to dismiss old marijuana convictions
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today that her office plans to dismiss nearly 6,000 old marijuana cases in the wake of a new state law that legalizes the possession and recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and older.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today that her office plans to dismiss nearly 6,000 old marijuana cases in the wake of a new state law that legalizes the possession and recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and older.
Florida legislators vote down assault rifle ban proposal
With students from Stoneman Douglas High school present, the Florida state House voted down a motion to take up a bill that would ban assault rifles, effectively killing the measure for this session.
With students from Stoneman Douglas High school present, the Florida state House voted down a motion to take up a bill that would ban assault rifles, effectively killing the measure for this session.
Rally organized for transgender woman allegedly called ‘freak' by SF city employee
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) About 40 people rallied this morning outside San Francisco City Hall to support a transgender woman who was allegedly called a "f---ing freak" and a "f---ing man" by a city employee in 2016 when she tried to use a public woman's restroom, the woman said today.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) About 40 people rallied this morning outside San Francisco City Hall to support a transgender woman who was allegedly called a "f---ing freak" and a "f---ing man" by a city employee in 2016 when she tried to use a public woman's restroom, the woman said today.
Investigation of California senator finds 6 misconduct cases
A California senator likely engaged in unwanted flirtatious or sexually suggestive behavior with six women he worked with, including four subordinates, according to an independent investigation released Tuesday.
A California senator likely engaged in unwanted flirtatious or sexually suggestive behavior with six women he worked with, including four subordinates, according to an independent investigation released Tuesday.
Trump urges ban on gun devices like bump stocks
WASHINGTON (AP) - As a grieving Florida community demanded action on guns, President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the Justice Department to move to ban devices like the rapid-fire bump stocks used in last year's Las Vegas massacre. It was a small sign of movement on the gun violence issue that has long tied Washington in knots. "We must do more to protect our children," Trump...
WASHINGTON (AP) - As a grieving Florida community demanded action on guns, President Donald Trump on Tuesday directed the Justice Department to move to ban devices like the rapid-fire bump stocks used in last year's Las Vegas massacre. It was a small sign of movement on the gun violence issue that has long tied Washington in knots. "We must do more to protect our children," Trump...
Biden reportedly keeping 2020 run options open
Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.
US Sen. Harris endorses Newsom for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday in the race for California governor. Newsom will "lead with courage," Harris said during a Newsom campaign stop at the University of Southern California. Harris's endorsement of her fellow California Democrat was not surprising. Before he was lieutenant governor, Newsom was mayor of...
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris endorsed Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday in the race for California governor. Newsom will "lead with courage," Harris said during a Newsom campaign stop at the University of Southern California. Harris's endorsement of her fellow California Democrat was not surprising. Before he was lieutenant governor, Newsom was mayor of...
Meddling 'incontrovertible' to US, 'just blabber' to Russia
Top Russian and American officials exchanged barbs Saturday in Germany over the U.S. indictment of 13 Russians accused of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.
Top Russian and American officials exchanged barbs Saturday in Germany over the U.S. indictment of 13 Russians accused of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 presidential election.
Magazine obtains ex-playmate's notes on alleged Trump affair
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump had a nine-month extramarital affair with the 1998 Playboy Playmate of the year beginning in 2006, showing the woman his wife's bedroom in Trump Tower and bringing her to his private bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, according to the woman's eight-page, handwritten account of the relationship obtained by The New Yorker magazine.
NEW YORK (AP) -- President Donald Trump had a nine-month extramarital affair with the 1998 Playboy Playmate of the year beginning in 2006, showing the woman his wife's bedroom in Trump Tower and bringing her to his private bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, according to the woman's eight-page, handwritten account of the relationship obtained by The New Yorker magazine.
Indictment: Social media firms got played by Russian agents
Friday's election-interference indictment brought by Robert Mueller, the U.S. special counsel, underscores how thoroughly social-media companies like Facebook and Twitter were played by Russian propagandists.
Friday's election-interference indictment brought by Robert Mueller, the U.S. special counsel, underscores how thoroughly social-media companies like Facebook and Twitter were played by Russian propagandists.
Trump meets Florida shooting victims, first responders
President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with hospitalized victims of the horrific school shooting in Florida and offered thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped the wounded, declaring "the job they've done is incredible."
President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with hospitalized victims of the horrific school shooting in Florida and offered thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped the wounded, declaring "the job they've done is incredible."
13 Russian nationals charged in Mueller investigation
MOSCOW (AP) - He's known as "Putin's chef" - a wealthy Russian businessman and restaurateur who gained favor with Vladimir Putin through his stomach.
MOSCOW (AP) - He's known as "Putin's chef" - a wealthy Russian businessman and restaurateur who gained favor with Vladimir Putin through his stomach.
Bannon interviewed in Mueller's Russia investigation
Steve Bannon, the combative former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, was interrogated for 20 hours over two days this week as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, according to a person familiar with the process.
Steve Bannon, the combative former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, was interrogated for 20 hours over two days this week as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, according to a person familiar with the process.
California lawmakers propose new eviction protections for renters
California lawmakers are rolling out a series of new bills aimed at easing the state's housing crisis by helping renters who face eviction.
California lawmakers are rolling out a series of new bills aimed at easing the state's housing crisis by helping renters who face eviction.
Senate rejects bipartisan immigration plan and Trump's, too
The Senate rejected both a bipartisan immigration plan and a more restrictive proposal by President Donald Trump on Thursday, suggesting the latest election-year debate on an issue that fires up both parties' voters will produce a familiar outcome: stalemate.
The Senate rejected both a bipartisan immigration plan and a more restrictive proposal by President Donald Trump on Thursday, suggesting the latest election-year debate on an issue that fires up both parties' voters will produce a familiar outcome: stalemate.
Gun violence in America: California politicians weigh in
At least 17 killed, 16 in the hospital for injuries from the latest school shooting in America. It sounds redundant and Bay Area politicians are saying so on Twitter.
At least 17 killed, 16 in the hospital for injuries from the latest school shooting in America. It sounds redundant and Bay Area politicians are saying so on Twitter.
New San Francisco ordinance requires all gender bathrooms at SRO hotels
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Transgender residents of San Francisco's single-room-occupancy hotels should have fewer worries about harassment with the passage of an ordinance requiring all-gender bathrooms in such hotels.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Transgender residents of San Francisco's single-room-occupancy hotels should have fewer worries about harassment with the passage of an ordinance requiring all-gender bathrooms in such hotels.
Trump-sought military parade could cost between $10 million and $30 million
The White House budget director said Wednesday that a military parade envisioned by President Donald Trump could cost between $10 million and $30 million, although that money is not included in the administration's new budget request.
The White House budget director said Wednesday that a military parade envisioned by President Donald Trump could cost between $10 million and $30 million, although that money is not included in the administration's new budget request.
Trump breaks silence, denounces domestic violence
Breaking his silence about abuse, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's "totally opposed to domestic violence." He commented amid growing pressure to speak out after allegations that a top White House aide had abused two former wives.
Breaking his silence about abuse, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's "totally opposed to domestic violence." He commented amid growing pressure to speak out after allegations that a top White House aide had abused two former wives.