Declassified report: Russian President Vladimir Putin `ordered' campaign to influence US election
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to influence America's presidential election in favor of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies declared Friday in the government's first formal allegation in support of sensational claims that Trump and his supporters have staunchly resisted.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to influence America's presidential election in favor of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, U.S. intelligence agencies declared Friday in the government's first formal allegation in support of sensational claims that Trump and his supporters have staunchly resisted.
SF Mayor appoints longtime HIV/AIDS activist as District 8 supervisor
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has appointed a longtime HIV and AIDS activist as District 8 supervisor, the mayor's office announced this morning.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has appointed a longtime HIV and AIDS activist as District 8 supervisor, the mayor's office announced this morning.
Republicans plan to defund Planned Parenthood
Northern California Planned Parenthood supporters are planning a day of action in Sacramento January 17th to rally against Republican efforts in Washington DC to defund the century-old organization.
Northern California Planned Parenthood supporters are planning a day of action in Sacramento January 17th to rally against Republican efforts in Washington DC to defund the century-old organization.
VP Biden to President-elect Trump: 'Grow up'
Vice President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump Thursday to "grow up." Biden dismissed Trump's complaint on Twitter about how the Obama administration has handled the transition.
Vice President Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump Thursday to "grow up." Biden dismissed Trump's complaint on Twitter about how the Obama administration has handled the transition.
US sends 4 held at Guantanamo to Saudi Arabia in final push
The Pentagon said Thursday that four Guantanamo prisoners have been released and sent to Saudi Arabia, part of a final push by President Barack Obama to reduce the population at the detention center in the final weeks of his administration.
The Pentagon said Thursday that four Guantanamo prisoners have been released and sent to Saudi Arabia, part of a final push by President Barack Obama to reduce the population at the detention center in the final weeks of his administration.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf appoints new chief of staff
In her third major staffing change in the first week of 2017, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced today that she has named her deputy chief of staff, Shereda Nosakhare, to be her new chief of staff.
In her third major staffing change in the first week of 2017, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced today that she has named her deputy chief of staff, Shereda Nosakhare, to be her new chief of staff.
Former Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced as Oakland Police Chief
Former Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick has been offered the job as chief of police by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Former Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick has been offered the job as chief of police by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Republicans, Democrats meet over Affordable Care Act's fate
Berkeley (KTVU) A Republican repeal of President Obama's Affordable Care Act without any plan to replace it could jeopardize health insurance for the millions who obtained coverage through the law, according to UC Berkeley researcher Ken Jacobs.
Berkeley (KTVU) A Republican repeal of President Obama's Affordable Care Act without any plan to replace it could jeopardize health insurance for the millions who obtained coverage through the law, according to UC Berkeley researcher Ken Jacobs.
Housing advocates attend Council member Kaplan's Ghost Ship Fire forum
Dozens of people who lost loved ones in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire last month, attended a packed forum at Oakland City Hall Wednesday night.
Dozens of people who lost loved ones in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire last month, attended a packed forum at Oakland City Hall Wednesday night.
Reality TV's Omarosa hired for Donald Trump's White House outreach
Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.
Omarosa Manigault is getting hired.
Sources: Schaaf taps former Spokane police chief to head OPD
Sources tell KTVU that former Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick has been tapped by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf to be the city's next chief of police.
Sources tell KTVU that former Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick has been tapped by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf to be the city's next chief of police.
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins
President Barack Obama is traveling to the Capitol to give congressional Democrats advice on how to combat the Republican drive to dismantle his health care overhaul. Vice President-elect Mike Pence is meeting with GOP lawmakers to discuss the best way to send Obama's cherished law to its graveyard and replace it with well, something.
President Barack Obama is traveling to the Capitol to give congressional Democrats advice on how to combat the Republican drive to dismantle his health care overhaul. Vice President-elect Mike Pence is meeting with GOP lawmakers to discuss the best way to send Obama's cherished law to its graveyard and replace it with well, something.
Police end NAACP sit-in against attorney general nominee
Several NAACP protesters led by their national president were escorted away in handcuffs by police after staging a sit-in Tuesday at the Alabama office of Sen. Jeff Sessions, the nominee for U.S. attorney general, the civil rights group said.
Several NAACP protesters led by their national president were escorted away in handcuffs by police after staging a sit-in Tuesday at the Alabama office of Sen. Jeff Sessions, the nominee for U.S. attorney general, the civil rights group said.
Protest plans and security preparations ahead of Trump inauguration
A coalition of environmental groups launched a protest tour Monday night in Oakland called #Earth2Trump, starting a 16-city trek that will end with a mass protest in Washington DC at the inaugural ceremony of incoming President Donald Trump on January 20th.
A coalition of environmental groups launched a protest tour Monday night in Oakland called #Earth2Trump, starting a 16-city trek that will end with a mass protest in Washington DC at the inaugural ceremony of incoming President Donald Trump on January 20th.
Pelosi says GOP will begin to ‘assault' healthcare law this week
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama's health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute. Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its "assault" on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama's health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute. Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its "assault" on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
Bundy friends, family protest federal monument decision
Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal government figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal government figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters climb rafters at Vikings-Bears game
Anti-Dakota Access Pipeline protesters displayed a banner reading "DIVEST" and "#NoDAPL" during the Vikings game Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Anti-Dakota Access Pipeline protesters displayed a banner reading "DIVEST" and "#NoDAPL" during the Vikings game Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Obama to deliver farewell address in Chicago on Jan. 10
In an email to supporters on Monday, President Barack Obama said he'll deliver a valedictory speech on Jan. 10 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
In an email to supporters on Monday, President Barack Obama said he'll deliver a valedictory speech on Jan. 10 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Russia, brushing off Obama, looks to friendlier Donald Trump
The United States unleashed a string of sanctions and ordered expulsion of 35 Russians in retaliation for alleged cyber-meddling against the U.S. election, but President Vladimir Putin ruled out any move to kick out American diplomats in response to Washington's move.
The United States unleashed a string of sanctions and ordered expulsion of 35 Russians in retaliation for alleged cyber-meddling against the U.S. election, but President Vladimir Putin ruled out any move to kick out American diplomats in response to Washington's move.
Obama evicts Russian diplomats from Long Island compound
CENTREVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Two luxurious retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were closed by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow's cyber-meddling in the U.S. election. The U.S. said the two estates were being used for intelligence activities. About a half-hour before a noon deadline, caravans of...
CENTREVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Two luxurious retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were closed by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow's cyber-meddling in the U.S. election. The U.S. said the two estates were being used for intelligence activities. About a half-hour before a noon deadline, caravans of...