Berkeley City Council votes to become marijuana sanctuary city, lower pot taxes
Berkeley's City Council voted unanimously to become a sanctuary city for cannabis users Tuesday night.
Berkeley's City Council voted unanimously to become a sanctuary city for cannabis users Tuesday night.
Valentine's Day rally to demand ICE release man from custody
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- Family and supporters on Wednesday will again call for the release of a San Jose man who's been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for four months now, supporters said today.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)-- Family and supporters on Wednesday will again call for the release of a San Jose man who's been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for four months now, supporters said today.
Trump lawyer says he paid porn actress out of his own pocket
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's personal attorney says he paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a porn actress who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Trump in 2006.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's personal attorney says he paid $130,000 out of his own pocket to a porn actress who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Trump in 2006.
US intel sees signs of Russian meddling in midterms
Three of the nation's top intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that they have seen evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming midterm elections — part of what they say is Moscow's escalating cyber assault on American and European democracies.
Three of the nation's top intelligence officials confirmed Tuesday that they have seen evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming midterm elections — part of what they say is Moscow's escalating cyber assault on American and European democracies.
Agency-by-agency highlights of Trump's 2019 budget
WASHINGTON (AP) - Highlights from President Donald Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Highlights from President Donald Trump's budget for fiscal year 2019.
White House advisers come to defense of President Trump amid aide resignation, tweet
Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.
Reeling from the downfall of a senior aide, the White House was on the defensive Sunday, attempting to soften President Donald Trump's comments about the mistreatment of women while rallying around the embattled chief of staff.
Gov. Brown, SF Chinese consulate hold lunar New Year's launch
San Francisco's Chinese consulate held a lunar New Year's launch Friday evening, with a special guest whose appearance has become a tradition.
San Francisco's Chinese consulate held a lunar New Year's launch Friday evening, with a special guest whose appearance has become a tradition.
2nd White House staffer resigns after abuse allegations
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
A second White House staffer has departed the Trump administration in the wake of abuse allegations.
Trump won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Citing national security concerns, Trump says he won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe, asks for revisions.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Citing national security concerns, Trump says he won't declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe, asks for revisions.
California lawmaker to take leave amid sex misconduct probe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia took a voluntary unpaid leave of absence Friday, a day after sexual misconduct allegations against her became public.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia took a voluntary unpaid leave of absence Friday, a day after sexual misconduct allegations against her became public.
Kim Jong Un's sister takes seat behind VP Pence at Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister took her place among dignitaries from around the world, including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Friday in an unprecedented visit to South Korea.
Senate passes massive budget agreement and spending measure
A short government shutdown is assured as the Senate has recessed until just after a Thursday midnight deadline to pass a temporary funding bill.
A short government shutdown is assured as the Senate has recessed until just after a Thursday midnight deadline to pass a temporary funding bill.
Hundreds rally to protest Trump administration's offshore drilling plans
The Trump administration is taking comment on expanded oil drilling off the California coast, but the opportunity to "comment" left much to be desired for opponents.
The Trump administration is taking comment on expanded oil drilling off the California coast, but the opportunity to "comment" left much to be desired for opponents.
SF Firefighter's Union endorses London Breed for Mayor
San Francisco firefighters have chosen to endorse London Breed for mayor, according to SFFD union Local 798.
San Francisco firefighters have chosen to endorse London Breed for mayor, according to SFFD union Local 798.
Trudeau pitches Canada's tech jobs to San Francisco market
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brings what some call his "maple charm offensive" to San Francisco on Thursday with a dual agenda: Pitch Canada as a destination for American tech firms amid increasing unease over U.S. immigration policy and remind California of its long trade relationship with the country, despite President Donald Trump's threat to bow out of NAFTA.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brings what some call his "maple charm offensive" to San Francisco on Thursday with a dual agenda: Pitch Canada as a destination for American tech firms amid increasing unease over U.S. immigration policy and remind California of its long trade relationship with the country, despite President Donald Trump's threat to bow out of NAFTA.
Kelly in harsh spotlight after White House senior aide's resignation
Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly Thursday as questions swirled about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives.
Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly Thursday as questions swirled about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from two ex-wives.
Pelosi stages 8-hour speech to push for vote for 'dreamers'
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi staged a record-breaking, eight-hour speech Wednesday in an attempt to force a House vote on protections for the "Dreamer" immigrants -- and to prove to an increasingly angry wing of progressives and activists that she has done all she could.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi staged a record-breaking, eight-hour speech Wednesday in an attempt to force a House vote on protections for the "Dreamer" immigrants -- and to prove to an increasingly angry wing of progressives and activists that she has done all she could.
Trump accuser takes #MeToo message to voters in Ohio
Rachel Crooks' allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump have been dismissed by the president and his supporters, so she has a new approach to ensure her message is heard: She's running for office.
Rachel Crooks' allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump have been dismissed by the president and his supporters, so she has a new approach to ensure her message is heard: She's running for office.
FBI: No evidence of attack in Border Patrol agent's death
FBI officials say the investigation into the November death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent has yielded no evidence that there was a "scuffle, altercation or attack."
FBI officials say the investigation into the November death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent has yielded no evidence that there was a "scuffle, altercation or attack."
California governor scales back plan for giant water project
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration announced Wednesday that it was scaling back his troubled four-decade effort to redo California's north-south water system, cutting plans to build giant water tunnels from two to one.
Gov. Jerry Brown's administration announced Wednesday that it was scaling back his troubled four-decade effort to redo California's north-south water system, cutting plans to build giant water tunnels from two to one.