Legislation would allow SF, SJ to use automated speed enforcement cameras
Every 18 hours, someone is severely injured or killed on the streets of San Francisco or San Jose. According to Assemblymember David Chiu, speed is the main factor behind those crashes.
Every 18 hours, someone is severely injured or killed on the streets of San Francisco or San Jose. According to Assemblymember David Chiu, speed is the main factor behind those crashes.
Senate confirms Jeff Sessions as attorney general
The Senate has confirmed Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration.
The Senate has confirmed Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration.
Army grants permission to finish Dakota Access pipeline
The company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline says it plans to resume work immediately to finish the project. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners on Wednesday got final permission from the Army to proceed with a crossing of the Missouri River in southern North Dakota.
The company building the Dakota Access oil pipeline says it plans to resume work immediately to finish the project. Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners on Wednesday got final permission from the Army to proceed with a crossing of the Missouri River in southern North Dakota.
Starbucks providing free legal advice to its workers about Trump travel order
After CEO Howard Schultz recently announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, Starbucks is moving forward with a plan to provide help to current employees who have questions about President Trump's controversial travel ban.
After CEO Howard Schultz recently announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, Starbucks is moving forward with a plan to provide help to current employees who have questions about President Trump's controversial travel ban.
Appeals court hammers on government arguments for travel ban
A panel of federal judges expressed skepticism Tuesday over the need for President Donald Trump's travel ban, which has upended travel to the U.S. for more than a week and tested the new administration's use of executive power.
A panel of federal judges expressed skepticism Tuesday over the need for President Donald Trump's travel ban, which has upended travel to the U.S. for more than a week and tested the new administration's use of executive power.
Warren violates arcane rule, sparking Senate dustup
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has earned a rare rebuke by the Senate for quoting Coretta Scott King on the Senate floor.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has earned a rare rebuke by the Senate for quoting Coretta Scott King on the Senate floor.
Safe injection sites to be considered in San Francisco
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President London Breed today called for the creation of a task force to explore the possibility of creating safe injection sites for drug users.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President London Breed today called for the creation of a task force to explore the possibility of creating safe injection sites for drug users.
First lady says high profile could mean millions for brand
First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position. But in new court documents, her lawyers say that the "multi-year term" during which she "is one of the most photographed women in the world" could mean millions of dollars for her personal brand.
First lady Melania Trump has said little about what she intends to do with her prominent position. But in new court documents, her lawyers say that the "multi-year term" during which she "is one of the most photographed women in the world" could mean millions of dollars for her personal brand.
Pence breaks tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
Vice President Mike Pence has just broken a tie vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Vice President Mike Pence has just broken a tie vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
Bay Area tech companies join fight against travel ban
SEATTLE (AP) — Dozens of tech companies, including behemoths like Apple, Google, and Facebook, are siding with Washington state and Minnesota as they fight President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States.
SEATTLE (AP) — Dozens of tech companies, including behemoths like Apple, Google, and Facebook, are siding with Washington state and Minnesota as they fight President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States.
Israel passes law legalizing thousands of settlement homes
Israel's parliament on Monday passed a contentious law meant to retroactively legalize thousands of West Bank settlement homes built unlawfully on private Palestinian land, a step that is expected to trigger international outrage and a flurry of lawsuits against the measure.
Israel's parliament on Monday passed a contentious law meant to retroactively legalize thousands of West Bank settlement homes built unlawfully on private Palestinian land, a step that is expected to trigger international outrage and a flurry of lawsuits against the measure.
Trump remarks latest evidence of health care law repeal slowdown
A House conservative leader called Monday for votes "as soon as possible" on legislation voiding and replacing the health care law, even as President Donald Trump's latest remarks conceded that the effort could well stretch into next year.
A House conservative leader called Monday for votes "as soon as possible" on legislation voiding and replacing the health care law, even as President Donald Trump's latest remarks conceded that the effort could well stretch into next year.
US appeals court schedules hearing for Tuesday on travel ban stay
A federal appeals court in San Francisco today scheduled a telephone hearing at 3 p.m. Tuesday on President Donald Trump's administration's emergency appeal for reinstatement of the president's travel ban affecting seven Muslim-majority countries.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco today scheduled a telephone hearing at 3 p.m. Tuesday on President Donald Trump's administration's emergency appeal for reinstatement of the president's travel ban affecting seven Muslim-majority countries.
Arguments set for Tuesday over Trump travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the lawsuit involving President Donald Trump's executive order restraining immigration (all times EST): 6:35 p.m. A federal appellate court has scheduled telephone oral arguments for Tuesday afternoon in a lawsuit over President Trump's travel and refugee ban. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear from lawyers from the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the lawsuit involving President Donald Trump's executive order restraining immigration (all times EST): 6:35 p.m. A federal appellate court has scheduled telephone oral arguments for Tuesday afternoon in a lawsuit over President Trump's travel and refugee ban. The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear from lawyers from the...
Michigan Republican's tweets about protesters condemned
Democratic and Republican party leaders in Michigan and Kent State University are condemning online comments from a county-level Republican that appeared to suggest shooting protesters.
Democratic and Republican party leaders in Michigan and Kent State University are condemning online comments from a county-level Republican that appeared to suggest shooting protesters.
Pence: Education pick Betsy DeVos will be confirmed with his vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence says he fully expects billionaire GOP donor Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as education secretary with his tie-breaking vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence says he fully expects billionaire GOP donor Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as education secretary with his tie-breaking vote.
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on Sunday after a federal judge swept the ban aside.
Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the U.S. on Sunday after a federal judge swept the ban aside.
Pence: Education pick DeVos will be confirmed with his vote
Vice President Mike Pence says he fully expects billionaire GOP donor Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as education secretary with his tie-breaking vote.
Vice President Mike Pence says he fully expects billionaire GOP donor Betsy DeVos will be confirmed as education secretary with his tie-breaking vote.
Trump, when asked about Putin, says US isn't 'so innocent'
President Donald Trump said he respects Vladimir Putin, and when told the Russian leader is "a killer," Trump said the United States has many of them.
President Donald Trump said he respects Vladimir Putin, and when told the Russian leader is "a killer," Trump said the United States has many of them.
White House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court denied early Sunday the Justice Department's request for an immediate reinstatement of President Donald Trump's ban on accepting certain travelers and all refugees. The Trump administration appealed a temporary order restraining the ban nationwide, saying late Saturday night that the federal judge in Seattle overreached by "second-guessing" the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court denied early Sunday the Justice Department's request for an immediate reinstatement of President Donald Trump's ban on accepting certain travelers and all refugees. The Trump administration appealed a temporary order restraining the ban nationwide, saying late Saturday night that the federal judge in Seattle overreached by "second-guessing" the...