Tasers approved for SFPD by police commission in 4-3 vote
In a late night 4-3 vote, the San Francisco Police Commission authorized Tasers as use of force for the San Francisco Police Department. The option will be implemented in December 2018.
In a late night 4-3 vote, the San Francisco Police Commission authorized Tasers as use of force for the San Francisco Police Department. The option will be implemented in December 2018.
Child sex offenders to be named as such in US passports
WASHINGTON (AP) -- America's registered child sex offenders will now have to use passports identifying them for their past crimes when traveling overseas.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- America's registered child sex offenders will now have to use passports identifying them for their past crimes when traveling overseas.
Gov. Brown appoints 7 new judges to Bay Area superior courts
Gov. Jerry Brown appointed seven superior court trial judges today to fill vacancies in Bay Area courts.
Gov. Jerry Brown appointed seven superior court trial judges today to fill vacancies in Bay Area courts.
Oakland mayor delivers State of City at Islamic center - a first
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered the annual State of the City address on Thursday at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered the annual State of the City address on Thursday at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California.
Departing Twitter employee deactivates Trump's account
A Twitter customer support worker who was on his or her last day on the job deactivated President Donald Trump's account for a few minutes Thursday evening, the social media company reported.
A Twitter customer support worker who was on his or her last day on the job deactivated President Donald Trump's account for a few minutes Thursday evening, the social media company reported.
Big GOP tax bill would cut rates -- but also popular breaks
House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that slashes the corporate tax rate, lowers taxes for most Americans but limits a cherished deduction for homeowners as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades.
House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that slashes the corporate tax rate, lowers taxes for most Americans but limits a cherished deduction for homeowners as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades.
Trump nominates Jerome Powell to be next Fed chairman
President Donald Trump tapped Jerome Powell on Thursday to replace Janet Yellen as Fed chair when her term ends in February, choosing a moderate member of the Fed's board who has backed Yellen's cautious approach to interest rate hikes.
President Donald Trump tapped Jerome Powell on Thursday to replace Janet Yellen as Fed chair when her term ends in February, choosing a moderate member of the Fed's board who has backed Yellen's cautious approach to interest rate hikes.
Councilman, property manager vie to replace longtime San Bruno mayor
With longtime San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane announcing in August that he would not seek re-election, a current city councilmember and a local property manager are running to replace him in Tuesday's election.
With longtime San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane announcing in August that he would not seek re-election, a current city councilmember and a local property manager are running to replace him in Tuesday's election.
White House: NKorea could be listed as terrorism sponsor
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser says North Korea could be returned to the list of countries the U.S. believes sponsor terrorism, as part of Trump's strategy to counter the North's growing nuclear threat.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser says North Korea could be returned to the list of countries the U.S. believes sponsor terrorism, as part of Trump's strategy to counter the North's growing nuclear threat.
Don't "tweet every thought", Michelle Obama tells youths
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former first lady Michelle Obama says words matter, particularly in an age where Twitter and other social media can be used like a weapon.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former first lady Michelle Obama says words matter, particularly in an age where Twitter and other social media can be used like a weapon.
AP: Hit list exposes Russian hacking beyond US elections
The hackers didn't just go after Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
The hackers didn't just go after Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
AP Exclusive: Settlements cost Calif. Legislature $580K since 2012
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Legislature paid at least $580,000 in the last five years to settle harassment, racism and other claims, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Legislature paid at least $580,000 in the last five years to settle harassment, racism and other claims, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Lawmakers release Russia-linked Facebook ads
Lawmakers on Wednesday released a trove of Facebook ads linked to a Russian effort to disrupt the American political process and whip up tensions around divisive social issues.
Lawmakers on Wednesday released a trove of Facebook ads linked to a Russian effort to disrupt the American political process and whip up tensions around divisive social issues.
Fed leaves key rate unchanged but hints at future hikes
With a new Federal Reserve leader about to be announced, the Fed is keeping its key interest rate unchanged. But it is hinting that it's preparing to resume raising rates as the economy shakes off the effects of recent hurricanes.
With a new Federal Reserve leader about to be announced, the Fed is keeping its key interest rate unchanged. But it is hinting that it's preparing to resume raising rates as the economy shakes off the effects of recent hurricanes.
Lawsuit targets Trump's rollback of birth-control rule
Two national advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit in Indiana on Tuesday challenging a rule change by President Donald Trump's administration allowing more employers to opt out of no-cost birth control for workers.
Two national advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit in Indiana on Tuesday challenging a rule change by President Donald Trump's administration allowing more employers to opt out of no-cost birth control for workers.
Manafort indicted, political fallout expected
The indictments of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates give the public a first glimpse into what has been largely secretive investigation by special prosecutor Robert Mueller.
The indictments of former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates give the public a first glimpse into what has been largely secretive investigation by special prosecutor Robert Mueller.
Paul Manafort, Rick Gates plead not guilty to charges brought from Russia probe
President Donald Trump moved quickly Monday to distance himself and the White House from the indictment of his former campaign chairman and another aide, saying Paul Manafort's alleged misdeeds occurred "years ago" and insisting there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
President Donald Trump moved quickly Monday to distance himself and the White House from the indictment of his former campaign chairman and another aide, saying Paul Manafort's alleged misdeeds occurred "years ago" and insisting there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
DC court bars Trump from reversing transgender troops policy
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal court in Washington is barring President Donald Trump from changing the government's policy on military service by transgender people.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal court in Washington is barring President Donald Trump from changing the government's policy on military service by transgender people.
'Penance': NC congressman writes to families of dead troops
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - On a Sunday morning more than two weeks after four U.S. soldiers were ambushed and killed in Niger, Rep. Walter Jones sat at the desk in his North Carolina office, doing what he's done more than 11,000 times in 14 years: signing letters to families of the dead troops. "My heart aches as I write this letter for I realize you are suffering a great loss," the...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - On a Sunday morning more than two weeks after four U.S. soldiers were ambushed and killed in Niger, Rep. Walter Jones sat at the desk in his North Carolina office, doing what he's done more than 11,000 times in 14 years: signing letters to families of the dead troops. "My heart aches as I write this letter for I realize you are suffering a great loss," the...
Pentagon chief: North Korea nuclear attack threat accelerating
The threat of nuclear missile attack by North Korea is accelerating, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, accusing the North of illegal and unnecessary missile and nuclear programs and pledging to repel any strike.
The threat of nuclear missile attack by North Korea is accelerating, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, accusing the North of illegal and unnecessary missile and nuclear programs and pledging to repel any strike.