California lawmakers approve 'sanctuary state' bill
California is one step closer to becoming a so-called Sanctuary State. On Friday, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill 54 by a vote of 49-to-25. The amended version of the bill now heads back to the Senate for final approval and then to the Governor’s desk. He has until October 15th to sign it.
California is one step closer to becoming a so-called Sanctuary State. On Friday, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill 54 by a vote of 49-to-25. The amended version of the bill now heads back to the Senate for final approval and then to the Governor’s desk. He has until October 15th to sign it.
Judge: Sessions can't deny grant money for sanctuary cities
CHICAGO (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions can't follow through - at least for now - with his threat to withhold public safety grant money to Chicago and other so-called sanctuary cities for refusing to impose new tough immigration policies, a judge ruled Friday in a legal defeat for the Trump administration.
CHICAGO (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions can't follow through - at least for now - with his threat to withhold public safety grant money to Chicago and other so-called sanctuary cities for refusing to impose new tough immigration policies, a judge ruled Friday in a legal defeat for the Trump administration.
Still no charity money from leftover Trump inaugural funds
President Donald Trump's inaugural committee raised an unprecedented $107 million for a ceremony that officials promised would be "workmanlike," and the committee pledged to give leftover funds to charity. Nearly eight months later, the group has helped pay for redecorating at the White House and the vice president's residence in Washington.
President Donald Trump's inaugural committee raised an unprecedented $107 million for a ceremony that officials promised would be "workmanlike," and the committee pledged to give leftover funds to charity. Nearly eight months later, the group has helped pay for redecorating at the White House and the vice president's residence in Washington.
Trump, top Democrats agree on young immigrants; deal doesn't include border wall
The top House and Senate Democrats have announced agreement with President Donald Trump to protect certain immigrants brought illegally to this country as children -- along with some border security enhancements.
The top House and Senate Democrats have announced agreement with President Donald Trump to protect certain immigrants brought illegally to this country as children -- along with some border security enhancements.
Jimmy Carter defends President Trump on immigration decision
Former President Jimmy Carter is defending President Donald Trump's latest maneuvers on immigration law.
Former President Jimmy Carter is defending President Donald Trump's latest maneuvers on immigration law.
Berkeley City Council approves limited use of pepper spray for police
Police in Berkeley got the approval they sought for use of pepper spray. In a nearly three-hour meeting Tuesday, the additional weapon to combat violent protests that have repeatedly hit the city, was approved by the City Council to arm officers with large canisters of pepper spray.
Police in Berkeley got the approval they sought for use of pepper spray. In a nearly three-hour meeting Tuesday, the additional weapon to combat violent protests that have repeatedly hit the city, was approved by the City Council to arm officers with large canisters of pepper spray.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration ban on most refugees
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to maintain its restrictive policy on refugees.
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to maintain its restrictive policy on refugees.
Former President Jimmy Carter: US more like 'oligarchy' than 'democracy'
ATLANTA (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter says the U.S. functions more like an "oligarchy than a democracy," and he is sharply critical of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
ATLANTA (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter says the U.S. functions more like an "oligarchy than a democracy," and he is sharply critical of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
American household income finally topped 1999 peak last year
In a stark reminder of the damage done by the Great Recession and of the modest recovery that followed, the median American household only last year finally earned more than it did in 1999.
In a stark reminder of the damage done by the Great Recession and of the modest recovery that followed, the median American household only last year finally earned more than it did in 1999.
Moratorium on new medical cannabis dispesnaries approved in SF
San Francisco supervisors today put the approval of most new medical cannabis dispensaries on hold while the city rushes to develop new policies for medical and recreational cannabis sales before full legalization kicks in next year.
San Francisco supervisors today put the approval of most new medical cannabis dispensaries on hold while the city rushes to develop new policies for medical and recreational cannabis sales before full legalization kicks in next year.
Recently retired judge selected as Contra Costa Co. D.A.
A recently retired judge has been selected as the new Contra Costa County district attorney by the Board of Supervisors, according to county officials.
A recently retired judge has been selected as the new Contra Costa County district attorney by the Board of Supervisors, according to county officials.
Russian consulate cited for smoking chimney day before closure
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District today issued a Notice of Violation to the now-shuttered Russian consulate in San Francisco, where smoke was seen coming from the building's chimney a day before the Russians were ordered to leave earlier this month.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District today issued a Notice of Violation to the now-shuttered Russian consulate in San Francisco, where smoke was seen coming from the building's chimney a day before the Russians were ordered to leave earlier this month.
AP sources: US, Russia diplomats to meet despite tensions
Senior U.S. and Russian envoys are to meet next week in Scandinavia in a bid to calm escalating diplomatic tensions that have sparked a return to Cold War-era animosity, U.S. officials said Friday.
Senior U.S. and Russian envoys are to meet next week in Scandinavia in a bid to calm escalating diplomatic tensions that have sparked a return to Cold War-era animosity, U.S. officials said Friday.
DeVos planning to scrap Obama rules on campus sexual assault
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday declared that "the era or `rule by letter' is over" as she announced plans to change the way colleges and university handle allegations of sexual violence on campus.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday declared that "the era or `rule by letter' is over" as she announced plans to change the way colleges and university handle allegations of sexual violence on campus.
It's a 'great thing' to deal with Democrats, Trump now says
Frustrated with his own party's leaders in Congress, President Donald Trump talked up his suddenly cozier relationship with Democrats on Thursday, raising the prospect of new deals on government spending and even posting one of his tweets at their behest.
Frustrated with his own party's leaders in Congress, President Donald Trump talked up his suddenly cozier relationship with Democrats on Thursday, raising the prospect of new deals on government spending and even posting one of his tweets at their behest.
Donald Trump Jr. tells senators he did not collude with Russians
President Donald Trump's eldest son told lawmakers Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's 'fitness, character or qualifications' in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.
President Donald Trump's eldest son told lawmakers Thursday he was open to receiving information about Hillary Clinton's 'fitness, character or qualifications' in a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.
US appeals court: Grandparents not part of Trump's travel ban
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration's limited view of who is allowed into the United States under the president's travel ban, saying grandparents, cousins and similarly close relations of people in the U.S. should not be prevented from coming to the country.
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration's limited view of who is allowed into the United States under the president's travel ban, saying grandparents, cousins and similarly close relations of people in the U.S. should not be prevented from coming to the country.
Amazon hunting for 2nd home, cities start lining up to apply
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon, bursting out of its Seattle headquarters, is hunting for a second home. Must haves: A prime location, close to transit, with plenty of space to grow.
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon, bursting out of its Seattle headquarters, is hunting for a second home. Must haves: A prime location, close to transit, with plenty of space to grow.
Facebook: Accounts from Russia bought ads during US campaign
Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, probably run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the social network said Wednesday.
Hundreds of fake Facebook accounts, probably run from Russia, spent about $100,000 on ads aimed at stirring up divisive issues such as gun control and race relations during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the social network said Wednesday.
Trumps donate $1M to 12 organizations for Harvey relief
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are donating a total of $1 million to a dozen organizations involved in Harvey relief work, including the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity, the White House announced Wednesday.