Clinton blames misogyny, Russia, FBI, herself for 2016 loss

 Hillary Clinton said Tuesday that she's taking responsibility for her 2016 election loss but believes misogyny, Russian interference and questionable decisions by the FBI also influenced the outcome.

President Trump says he's willing to consider raising gas tax

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will explore the possibility of higher gasoline and diesel fuel taxes, suggesting an increase could pay for his ambitious infrastructure plan.

Gov't relaxes salt, whole grain standards for school meals

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) -- Schools won't have to cut more salt from meals just yet and some will be able to serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday. The move by the Trump administration partially rolls back rules championed by former first lady Michelle Obama as part of her healthy eating initiative. 

No hard feelings for CBS after Dickerson's interview with President Trump

CBS broadcast its morning show live from the White House Monday with no evident hard feelings following the abrupt ending of John Dickerson's previously-recorded interview with Donald Trump. 

May Day protests take on a new political urgency in Oakland

Monday’s “May Day” demonstrations took on a new political urgency, given the Trump administration’s hard line on illegal immigration.  As protesters gathered at Fruitvale plaza in Oakland, 30-year-old Sagnicthe Salazar said this year’s celebration and protest felt different than in years past. 

Climate march takes place in Oakland

More than 2,000 people gathered on Saturday for a rally organized by People's Climate Movement Bay Area.

Pentagon joins intensifying probe of former Trump aide Flynn

Investigations intensified into President Donald Trump's ousted national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Thursday as the Pentagon watchdog joined lawmakers in probing payments he accepted from foreign sources including a Russian state-sponsored TV network.

Coulter supporters plan on protesting at Berkeley

The city of Berkeley and the university are preparing for a day off protest Thursday. Even though Ann Coulter isn't schedule to appear groups on both sides of the political spectrum say they will come to town to fight for their right to free speech.

Santa Clara Co. supervisors ban sugary drinks from being included in fast food kids' meals

Sugar-sweetened beverages will no longer be included in kids' meals at Santa Clara County restaurants following an ordinance passed 4-0-1 Tuesday morning by the Board of Supervisors.

Campbell voters uphold ban on marijuana dispensaries, pass tax on pot delivery

Campbell residents voted Tuesday to continue a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and to impose a tax on marijuana-related businesses at an initial rate of 7 percent, according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

Plan to give health care to every Californian moves forward

California lawmakers pushed forward Wednesday with a proposal that would substantially remake the health care system of the nation's most populous state by replacing insurance companies with government-funded health care for everyone.

President Trump says he won't pull US out of NAFTA

President Donald Trump has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Trump order seeks to limit federal role in K-12 education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to reduce the federal government's role in K-12 education.

President Trump to order review of national monuments

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Wednesday directing his interior secretary to review the designation of tens of millions of acres of land as "national monuments," an action that could upend protections put in place in Utah and other states as Trump tries to rack up accomplishments in his first 100 days.

Trump slaps tariff on Canadian softwood lumber

The Trump administration moved Monday to impose a 20 percent tariff on softwood lumber entering the United States from Canada, escalating an intensifying trade dispute between the two countries.

City, county leaders seek regional approach to homelessness

City and county leaders in Alameda County agreed today that the homelessness problem is becoming so serious that it's time to consider taking a countywide approach to trying to solve the long-running problem.

The Latest: Macron, Le Pen advance to France runoff

PARIS (AP) - The Latest on the first round of France's presidential election (all times local): 8:45 p.m. France's prime minister has called on voters to support centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron against far-right rival Marine Le Pen in the country's presidential election. Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has called for the defeat of Le Pen's National Front party, in comments...

Trump says Paris attack will help Le Pen in election

President Donald Trump waded into France's upcoming elections Thursday, saying he believes an attack on police officers this week will help Marine Le Pen, the far-right presidential candidate.

Former President George H.W. Bush still in hospital; son drops by for visit

A spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush says the nation's 41st president is spending another day at a Houston hospital where he's under observation after recovering from a mild case of pneumonia.

Hawaii lawmakers criticize Sessions' island judge remarks, offer him civics lesson

Hawaii's Democratic lawmakers on Thursday criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions after he expressed amazement on a radio show that a "judge sitting on an island in the Pacific" could stop the president's travel ban.