US sees surge in women interested in running for office
Inside a classroom at a community college in Dallas, about two dozen women took turns sharing their names, hometowns and what they hoped would be their future titles.
Inside a classroom at a community college in Dallas, about two dozen women took turns sharing their names, hometowns and what they hoped would be their future titles.
Trump tweets he has 'much bigger' and 'more powerful' nuclear button than Kim Jong Un
It may be a new year, but President Donald Trump is not holding back on his thoughts on Twitter with regards to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
It may be a new year, but President Donald Trump is not holding back on his thoughts on Twitter with regards to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Seoul: NKorea says it'll reopen cross-border communications with southern rival
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea says North Korea has announced it will reopen a cross-border communication channel in another sign of easing animosity between the rivals.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea says North Korea has announced it will reopen a cross-border communication channel in another sign of easing animosity between the rivals.
Homeland chief: Wait and see on citizenship for immigrants
The Trump administration would consider immigration legislation that includes a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of young people, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary said Tuesday, while emphasizing no decision on that issue has been made and a border wall remains the priority.
The Trump administration would consider immigration legislation that includes a pathway to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of young people, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary said Tuesday, while emphasizing no decision on that issue has been made and a border wall remains the priority.
GOP's Orrin Hatch retiring from Senate after four decades
Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek re-election after serving more than 40 years in the Senate, opening the door for former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to run for his seat.
Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek re-election after serving more than 40 years in the Senate, opening the door for former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney to run for his seat.
Sit-down interview with acting San Francisco Mayor London Breed
She's the only female African-American mayor the city of San Francisco has ever had. Board of Supervisors President 43-year-old London Breed stepped up to fill the role after Mayor Ed Lee's untimely passing last month.
She's the only female African-American mayor the city of San Francisco has ever had. Board of Supervisors President 43-year-old London Breed stepped up to fill the role after Mayor Ed Lee's untimely passing last month.
Perils abroad, full plate at home, as Trump opens 2nd year
The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad.
The glamour of his holiday break behind him, President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Monday night to face a hefty legislative to-do list, critical midterm elections and perilous threats abroad.
Trump says East could use some ‘global warming' this weekend
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says the East Coast “could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming” as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says the East Coast “could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming” as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to freeze large swaths of the country this holiday weekend.
Housing advocates: Oakland's loss of SRO hotels may be related to homelessness
OAKLAND (BCN)-- In the midst of a housing crisis in Oakland, the number of single-room occupancy hotels in the city is decreasing as owners market them to higher paying tenants, according to a new map by the Anti Eviction Mapping Project and the Housing Consortium of the East Bay.
OAKLAND (BCN)-- In the midst of a housing crisis in Oakland, the number of single-room occupancy hotels in the city is decreasing as owners market them to higher paying tenants, according to a new map by the Anti Eviction Mapping Project and the Housing Consortium of the East Bay.
California cracks down on improper use of disabled placards
California officials plan to crack down on thousands of "dead" drivers.
California officials plan to crack down on thousands of "dead" drivers.
Trump administration aims to trim rules on offshore drilling
DALLAS (AP) -- The Trump administration on Friday proposed to rewrite or kill rules on offshore oil and gas drilling that were imposed after the deadly 2010 rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
DALLAS (AP) -- The Trump administration on Friday proposed to rewrite or kill rules on offshore oil and gas drilling that were imposed after the deadly 2010 rig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
US eyes increased pumping from biggest federal water project
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Trump administration said Friday it will look at revving up water deliveries to farmers from California's Central Valley Project, the largest federal water project in the United States, in what environmental groups called a threat to protections for struggling native salmon and other endangered species.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Trump administration said Friday it will look at revving up water deliveries to farmers from California's Central Valley Project, the largest federal water project in the United States, in what environmental groups called a threat to protections for struggling native salmon and other endangered species.
UC regent resigns amid criticism over offensive remark
A University of California regent who was caught on tape last year asking an employee if he could hold her breasts has decided to resign amid growing calls that he step down.
A University of California regent who was caught on tape last year asking an employee if he could hold her breasts has decided to resign amid growing calls that he step down.
Trump administration rescinding rules for oil, gas drilling
President Donald Trump's administration is rescinding proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing and other oil- and gas-drilling practices on government lands, government officials announced Thursday.
President Donald Trump's administration is rescinding proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing and other oil- and gas-drilling practices on government lands, government officials announced Thursday.
Democrat Doug Jones officially declared winner over Roy Moore
Democrat Doug Jones' historic victory over Republican Roy Moore was declared official Thursday as Alabama election officials certified him the winner of the special Senate election, despite Moore's last-minute lawsuit claiming voter fraud.
Democrat Doug Jones' historic victory over Republican Roy Moore was declared official Thursday as Alabama election officials certified him the winner of the special Senate election, despite Moore's last-minute lawsuit claiming voter fraud.
2018 property tax: Thousands rush to prepay property taxes before end of 2017
Homeowners are lining up in droves at local tax collection offices, hoping for one last chance to take advantage of a major tax deduction before it is wiped out in the new year.
Homeowners are lining up in droves at local tax collection offices, hoping for one last chance to take advantage of a major tax deduction before it is wiped out in the new year.
Study finds benefits, trade offs to legal supervised injection sites for drug users
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) As San Francisco develops plans for authorized safe injection sites for drug users, a study of an underground site already in operation released today suggests that there are potential tradeoffs in bringing such services out into the open.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) As San Francisco develops plans for authorized safe injection sites for drug users, a study of an underground site already in operation released today suggests that there are potential tradeoffs in bringing such services out into the open.
Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result
Roy Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race.
Roy Moore is going to court to try to stop Alabama from certifying Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of the U.S. Senate race.
California drivers: Get ready for some new laws in 2018
As we roll into 2018, there are new laws and changes to existing laws that California drivers need to be aware of.
As we roll into 2018, there are new laws and changes to existing laws that California drivers need to be aware of.
Trump talks with overseas military leaders, delivers message Americans are 'incredibly grateful'
President Trump talked Sunday with top U.S. military leaders overseas, telling them and their troops in a Christmas Eve teleconference that Americans are “incredibly grateful” for them and their families’ service and sacrifice.
President Trump talked Sunday with top U.S. military leaders overseas, telling them and their troops in a Christmas Eve teleconference that Americans are “incredibly grateful” for them and their families’ service and sacrifice.