Congress clears Puerto Rico rescue bill, sends to president
Congress delivered relief to debt-stricken Puerto Rico on Wednesday, sending President Barack Obama a last-minute financial rescue package to help the U.S. territory of 3.5 million Americans.
Congress delivered relief to debt-stricken Puerto Rico on Wednesday, sending President Barack Obama a last-minute financial rescue package to help the U.S. territory of 3.5 million Americans.
Hillary Clinton to hold luncheon in SF Wednesday
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold a luncheon in San Francisco Wednesday, according to her campaign.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold a luncheon in San Francisco Wednesday, according to her campaign.
Warren: Clinton can be trusted to fight Donald Trump
Elizabeth Warren offered an impassioned endorsement of Hillary Clinton on Monday, vouching for her as someone who could be trusted to fight for workers and fend off Donald Trump.
Elizabeth Warren offered an impassioned endorsement of Hillary Clinton on Monday, vouching for her as someone who could be trusted to fight for workers and fend off Donald Trump.
Black Lives Matter withdraws as SF Pride grand marshals due to increased police presence
Black Lives Matter Bay Area organizers today said they were withdrawing as Grand Marshals for this weekend's San Francisco Pride Parade in response to an increased police presence and security measures announced in the wake of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Black Lives Matter Bay Area organizers today said they were withdrawing as Grand Marshals for this weekend's San Francisco Pride Parade in response to an increased police presence and security measures announced in the wake of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Lt. Gov. Newsom backed state gun-control initiative qualifies for November ballot
The House Democrats' 25-hour sit-in calling for a vote on a gun control bill, attracted international media attention to the issue and the impasse in Congress over what to do in the wake of mass shootings, including the most recent that claimed 49 innocent lives in Orlando.
The House Democrats' 25-hour sit-in calling for a vote on a gun control bill, attracted international media attention to the issue and the impasse in Congress over what to do in the wake of mass shootings, including the most recent that claimed 49 innocent lives in Orlando.
After defeat on immigration plan in Washington, President Obama visits Bay Area
After a defeat on immigration plans in Washington with the U.S. Supreme Court, President Obama is in the Bay Area for a two-day visit.
After a defeat on immigration plans in Washington with the U.S. Supreme Court, President Obama is in the Bay Area for a two-day visit.
Obama immigration plan blocked by 4-4 tie at Supreme Court
A tie vote by the Supreme Court is blocking President Barack Obama's immigration plan that sought to shield millions living in the U.S. illegally from deportation.
A tie vote by the Supreme Court is blocking President Barack Obama's immigration plan that sought to shield millions living in the U.S. illegally from deportation.
Dems sit-in on guns continues, GOP unmoved
A drained and dwindling group of Democrats, some draped in blankets and toting pillows, carried their remarkable House floor sit-in past daybreak Thursday, disrupting the business of Congress in the wake of the Orlando shooting rampage with demands for gun-control votes in an extraordinary scene of protest broadcast live to the world.
A drained and dwindling group of Democrats, some draped in blankets and toting pillows, carried their remarkable House floor sit-in past daybreak Thursday, disrupting the business of Congress in the wake of the Orlando shooting rampage with demands for gun-control votes in an extraordinary scene of protest broadcast live to the world.
Rebellious Democrats disrupt House, stage protest over guns
Rebellious Democrats staged an extraordinary all-day sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to demand votes on gun-control bills, shouting down Speaker Paul Ryan when he attempted to restore order as their protest stretched into the night.
Rebellious Democrats staged an extraordinary all-day sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to demand votes on gun-control bills, shouting down Speaker Paul Ryan when he attempted to restore order as their protest stretched into the night.
Mayor clarifies confusion as to who's leading OPD; another cop placed on leave
he city of Oakland on Monday announced the appointment a new acting police chief, the beleaguered city's fourth top cop in less than two weeks.
he city of Oakland on Monday announced the appointment a new acting police chief, the beleaguered city's fourth top cop in less than two weeks.
Judge rules US agency lacks authority to set rules on fracking
A judge ruled Tuesday that federal regulators lack the authority to set rules for hydraulic fracturing, dealing another setback to the Obama administration's efforts to tighten how fossil fuels are mined.
A judge ruled Tuesday that federal regulators lack the authority to set rules for hydraulic fracturing, dealing another setback to the Obama administration's efforts to tighten how fossil fuels are mined.
SF Supervisor calls for more aid for residents displaced by fires
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos today called for the city to develop a strategy for assisting residents displaced by fires in the wake of a massive five-alarm fire in Bernal Heights this weekend that damaged six buildings and displaced 57 people.
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos today called for the city to develop a strategy for assisting residents displaced by fires in the wake of a massive five-alarm fire in Bernal Heights this weekend that damaged six buildings and displaced 57 people.
Fuller picture emerges of man arrested at Trump rally
A British man accused of telling authorities that he wanted to kill Donald Trump at a rally was unemployed, living out of his car and had been treated in the past for obsessive compulsive disorder and anorexia, authorities and others say.
A British man accused of telling authorities that he wanted to kill Donald Trump at a rally was unemployed, living out of his car and had been treated in the past for obsessive compulsive disorder and anorexia, authorities and others say.
A divided Senate rejects gun curbs, despite Orlando massacre
A divided Senate rejected rival plans to bolster the federal background check system and moved toward blocking other proposed curbs on guns Monday, eight days after the horror of Orlando's mass shooting intensified pressure on lawmakers to act but knotted them in election-year gridlock anyway — even over restricting firearms for terrorists.
A divided Senate rejected rival plans to bolster the federal background check system and moved toward blocking other proposed curbs on guns Monday, eight days after the horror of Orlando's mass shooting intensified pressure on lawmakers to act but knotted them in election-year gridlock anyway — even over restricting firearms for terrorists.
Trump campaign manager is out
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is leaving the campaign, following a tumultuous stretch marked by missteps and infighting. Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks says "Lewandowski will no longer be working with the campaign." She says the campaign is grateful for his "hard work and dedication" and wishes him the best. Lewandowski has been...
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is leaving the campaign, following a tumultuous stretch marked by missteps and infighting. Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks says "Lewandowski will no longer be working with the campaign." She says the campaign is grateful for his "hard work and dedication" and wishes him the best. Lewandowski has been...
Hillary Clinton is a grandmom again, as Chelsea gives birth to son
Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has a grandson.
Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has a grandson.
Another OPD chief out; new racist text investigation revealed
Protesters were in front of the Oakland Police Department headquarters on Friday afternoon.
Protesters were in front of the Oakland Police Department headquarters on Friday afternoon.
Housing protestors descend upon Oakland City Hall
With Oakland city leaders preoccupied with police turmoil, critics say important business is being neglected.
With Oakland city leaders preoccupied with police turmoil, critics say important business is being neglected.
SF Mayor Lee appoints senior advisor for transgender initiatives
Human rights advocate and former San Francisco city commissioner Theresa Sparks has been appointed as Mayor Ed Lee's senior advisor on transgender initiatives, the mayor announced today.
Human rights advocate and former San Francisco city commissioner Theresa Sparks has been appointed as Mayor Ed Lee's senior advisor on transgender initiatives, the mayor announced today.
Sanders says he will work with Clinton to transform party
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Thursday in an address to his supporters that he will work with Hillary Clinton to transform the Democratic Party, adding that his "political revolution" must continue and ensure the defeat of Republican Donald Trump.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Thursday in an address to his supporters that he will work with Hillary Clinton to transform the Democratic Party, adding that his "political revolution" must continue and ensure the defeat of Republican Donald Trump.