Republican Party approves platform
The Republican Party passed its 2016 platform at the national convention in Cleveland Monday, and some say it is the most conservative platform that the GOP has ever passed.
The Republican Party passed its 2016 platform at the national convention in Cleveland Monday, and some say it is the most conservative platform that the GOP has ever passed.
Melania Trump ignites GOP convention after gloom, turmoil
Republicans cast Donald Trump as the right man for turbulent times as they opened their presidential convention Monday against a backdrop of unsettling summer violence and deep discontent within their own party.
Republicans cast Donald Trump as the right man for turbulent times as they opened their presidential convention Monday against a backdrop of unsettling summer violence and deep discontent within their own party.
'Dear Donald': SF tech CEO takes out full-page ad in New York Times
A San Francisco tech CEO just dropped some serious coin to try to bruise Donald Trump's ego. 36-year-old Josh Tetrick, CEO of Hampton Creek, took out a full-page ad in the New York Times and The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, slamming the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, calling his campaign "un-American.”
A San Francisco tech CEO just dropped some serious coin to try to bruise Donald Trump's ego. 36-year-old Josh Tetrick, CEO of Hampton Creek, took out a full-page ad in the New York Times and The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, slamming the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, calling his campaign "un-American.”
GOP kicks off convention
CLEVELAND (AP) — Braced for uncertainty and hoping for unity, Republicans on Monday prepared to kick off their convention to crown Donald Trump as the nation reeled from another outburst of violence and dissident delegates angled for a last-ditch chance to deny the front-runner the nomination.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Braced for uncertainty and hoping for unity, Republicans on Monday prepared to kick off their convention to crown Donald Trump as the nation reeled from another outburst of violence and dissident delegates angled for a last-ditch chance to deny the front-runner the nomination.
Trump introduces Gov. Pence as VP choice
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is expected to formally announce his running mate Saturday morning in Manhattan.
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is expected to formally announce his running mate Saturday morning in Manhattan.
Obama: All parties in Turkey should support democratically-elected government
President Barack Obama is urging all parties in Turkey to support the democratically-elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
President Barack Obama is urging all parties in Turkey to support the democratically-elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Group presses forward with efforts to recall SF Mayor Lee
Citing more than one police racist text message scandal, several recent shootings by police of unarmed people, as well as evictions and displacements happening throughout San Francisco, a group leading an effort to recall Mayor Ed Lee announced their plans this morning on the steps of City Hall.
Citing more than one police racist text message scandal, several recent shootings by police of unarmed people, as well as evictions and displacements happening throughout San Francisco, a group leading an effort to recall Mayor Ed Lee announced their plans this morning on the steps of City Hall.
Obama condemns 'horrific' truck attack in France
President Barack Obama on Thursday condemned what he said "appears to be a horrific terrorist attack" in Nice, France.
President Barack Obama on Thursday condemned what he said "appears to be a horrific terrorist attack" in Nice, France.
Trump: Pence is vice president pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has offered Mike Pence the job of vice president, and Trump aides have told the Indiana governor the formal announcement could be made on Saturday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has offered Mike Pence the job of vice president, and Trump aides have told the Indiana governor the formal announcement could be made on Saturday.
Class action lawsuit filed after assaults at San Jose Donald Trump rally
A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of 14 people who attended a Donald Trump campaign rally on June 2nd in California.
A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of 14 people who attended a Donald Trump campaign rally on June 2nd in California.
Trump to announce VP pick on Friday in New York City
Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement.
Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement.
NAACP: Trump declines offer to address civil rights group
The NAACP says Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined an invitation to address the group's upcoming convention, flouting established precedent and highlighting anew the GOP standard-bearer's struggle to attract support from nonwhite voters.
The NAACP says Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined an invitation to address the group's upcoming convention, flouting established precedent and highlighting anew the GOP standard-bearer's struggle to attract support from nonwhite voters.
President Obama to cut short European trip to visit Dallas early next week
The White House says President Barack Obama will cut short his European trip and visit Dallas early next week, as the city mourns five police officers killed by a sniper.
The White House says President Barack Obama will cut short his European trip and visit Dallas early next week, as the city mourns five police officers killed by a sniper.
FBI head faces Congress over Clinton email investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director James Comey made his first appearance Thursday before Congress since announcing the agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director James Comey made his first appearance Thursday before Congress since announcing the agency's recommendation to not prosecute Hillary Clinton over her private email setup.
Obama to leave about 8,400 troops in Afghanistan at year-end
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the U.S. will leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan when he completes his term, down slightly from the current number but well up from the 5,500 he announced previously, arguing America's interests depend on helping Afghanistan's struggling government fight continuing threats from the Taliban and others.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday the U.S. will leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan when he completes his term, down slightly from the current number but well up from the 5,500 he announced previously, arguing America's interests depend on helping Afghanistan's struggling government fight continuing threats from the Taliban and others.
SF Task force formed to monitor ‘gig economy'
San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell today announced the creation of a task force to monitor growth in the "gig economy" made up of the self-employed and contract workers working for online companies such as Uber and Task Rabbit.
San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell today announced the creation of a task force to monitor growth in the "gig economy" made up of the self-employed and contract workers working for online companies such as Uber and Task Rabbit.
FBI: Charges not recommended in Clinton email matter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI won't recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI won't recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign.
Trump's VP shortlist heavy with Washington insiders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential short list is heavy with Washington insiders who could help usher a President Trump's agenda through the jungle of Congress. He has narrowed it to a handful of contenders fewer than two weeks before the GOP is expected to nominate him for president.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential short list is heavy with Washington insiders who could help usher a President Trump's agenda through the jungle of Congress. He has narrowed it to a handful of contenders fewer than two weeks before the GOP is expected to nominate him for president.
Jerry Brown signs stringent gun bills, vetoes others
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed six stringent gun-control measures, including a requirement that people turn in high-capacity magazines and regulations requiring background checks for ammunition sales. The Democratic governor vetoed other gun bills Friday, including a requirement to register homemade firearms and report lost or stolen weapons to...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed six stringent gun-control measures, including a requirement that people turn in high-capacity magazines and regulations requiring background checks for ammunition sales. The Democratic governor vetoed other gun bills Friday, including a requirement to register homemade firearms and report lost or stolen weapons to...
California voters will confront crowded November ballot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is again testing how much democracy is too much, with voters facing up to 18 ballot questions in November that could end the death penalty, cut into the cost of prescription drugs and free marijuana smokers to legally light up in the nation's most populous state.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is again testing how much democracy is too much, with voters facing up to 18 ballot questions in November that could end the death penalty, cut into the cost of prescription drugs and free marijuana smokers to legally light up in the nation's most populous state.