Pres. Obama in SF for fundraisers; shows off fatherly skills at SFO
President Obama is in San Francisco this evening. The Commander in Chief arrived on Air Force One with his daughter Malia at San Francisco Airport shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday.
President Obama is in San Francisco this evening. The Commander in Chief arrived on Air Force One with his daughter Malia at San Francisco Airport shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday.
Poll: Clinton may be likable enough, next to Trump
In any other election year, more than half the country holding an unfavorable impression of a candidate for president would be cause for alarm.
In any other election year, more than half the country holding an unfavorable impression of a candidate for president would be cause for alarm.
Court rules Wisconsin right-to-work law is unconstitutional
Wisconsin's right-to-work law, championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker as he was mounting his run for president, was struck down Friday as violating the state constitution.
Wisconsin's right-to-work law, championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker as he was mounting his run for president, was struck down Friday as violating the state constitution.
President Obama returns to Bay Area for 2 big fundraisers
President Obama comes back here to the Bay Area Friday afternoon, for two fundraisers for the Democratic Party.
President Obama comes back here to the Bay Area Friday afternoon, for two fundraisers for the Democratic Party.
California the biggest delegate grab of all
Donald Trump is leading Texas Senator Ted Cruz by seven points among likely voters in California’s Republican presidential primary, according to a Field Poll released Thursday.
Donald Trump is leading Texas Senator Ted Cruz by seven points among likely voters in California’s Republican presidential primary, according to a Field Poll released Thursday.
Clinton hits Sanders on gun control, sharpens attacks
Armed with a blistering tabloid cover, Hillary Clinton is pitting Bernie Sanders against the parents of children murdered in Sandy Hook, part of an effort to punch her way into the critical New York primary.
Armed with a blistering tabloid cover, Hillary Clinton is pitting Bernie Sanders against the parents of children murdered in Sandy Hook, part of an effort to punch her way into the critical New York primary.
California's crucial role in presidential race
California voters who usually are courted for their cash campaign contributions will likely be courted by the presidential candidates, as the unusual primary season presents a new scenario.
California voters who usually are courted for their cash campaign contributions will likely be courted by the presidential candidates, as the unusual primary season presents a new scenario.
Cruz, Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries
Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin Tuesday, denting front-runner Donald Trump's chances of capturing the GOP nomination before the party's convention.
Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin Tuesday, denting front-runner Donald Trump's chances of capturing the GOP nomination before the party's convention.
SF Castro's LGBT community disappointed over gay rights backlash
The governor of Mississippi signed a law that would allow businesses and government workers to refuse service to same-sex couples.
The governor of Mississippi signed a law that would allow businesses and government workers to refuse service to same-sex couples.
Panama Papers could add to outrage in presidential race
The Panama Papers, which illustrate how a small class of global elites find elaborate ways to shield their wealth from tax collectors, bank regulators and police, offer a glimpse into what's driving the populist outrage that has marked this year's presidential campaign.
The Panama Papers, which illustrate how a small class of global elites find elaborate ways to shield their wealth from tax collectors, bank regulators and police, offer a glimpse into what's driving the populist outrage that has marked this year's presidential campaign.
Cruz, Sanders look to edge out front-runners in Wisconsin
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders hoped to turn the tables on their parties' front-runners in Wisconsin Tuesday and emerge from the Midwestern battleground reinvigorated in their pursuit of the White House.
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders hoped to turn the tables on their parties' front-runners in Wisconsin Tuesday and emerge from the Midwestern battleground reinvigorated in their pursuit of the White House.
Mississippi gov. signs law allowing service denial to gay people
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's governor signed a law on Tuesday that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers' religious beliefs. Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1523, despite opposition from gay-rights groups and some businesses who say it enables discrimination. Some conservative and religious groups support the bill.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's governor signed a law on Tuesday that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers' religious beliefs. Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1523, despite opposition from gay-rights groups and some businesses who say it enables discrimination. Some conservative and religious groups support the bill.
Record Wisconsin primary turnout and wins for second place candidates predicted
The presidential primary race turns to Wisconsin Tuesday where the officials are predicting the highest voter turnout for a primary in decades.
The presidential primary race turns to Wisconsin Tuesday where the officials are predicting the highest voter turnout for a primary in decades.
Trump and Cruz making final pitches to Wisconsin voters
After Donald Trump's toughest stretch of the campaign, he and Ted Cruz made spirited final pitches Monday to Wisconsin voters, who will cast ballots Tuesday in a Republican primary that both consider a key step in the race for president.
After Donald Trump's toughest stretch of the campaign, he and Ted Cruz made spirited final pitches Monday to Wisconsin voters, who will cast ballots Tuesday in a Republican primary that both consider a key step in the race for president.
Obama acknowledges civilian deaths by US drones
President Barack Obama is acknowledging that "civilians have been killed that shouldn't have been" in past U.S. drone strikes, but says the administration is now "very cautious" about taking strikes where women or children are present.
President Barack Obama is acknowledging that "civilians have been killed that shouldn't have been" in past U.S. drone strikes, but says the administration is now "very cautious" about taking strikes where women or children are present.
Obama, leaders urge more action on nuclear security, terror
World leaders declared progress Friday in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished.
World leaders declared progress Friday in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished.
Cruz to headline California GOP conclave ahead of primary
Ted Cruz will headline a California Republican Party convention next month, in advance of the state's potentially decisive presidential primary in June. The speech on April 30 in Burlingame — just outside San Francisco — will give the Texas senator an opportunity to build support with the core of the state party membership as he attempts to slow front-runner Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz will headline a California Republican Party convention next month, in advance of the state's potentially decisive presidential primary in June. The speech on April 30 in Burlingame — just outside San Francisco — will give the Texas senator an opportunity to build support with the core of the state party membership as he attempts to slow front-runner Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton wins big in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton cruised to a runaway victory in Saturday's South Carolina Democratic Primary.
Hillary Clinton cruised to a runaway victory in Saturday's South Carolina Democratic Primary.
Trump wins Christie endorsement, robbing Rubio of momentum
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday endorsed GOP front-runner Donald Trump, delivering a surprise and powerful boost to the billionaire businessman, whom he called the best Republican candidate to lead the country and beat Democrat Hillary Clinton.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday endorsed GOP front-runner Donald Trump, delivering a surprise and powerful boost to the billionaire businessman, whom he called the best Republican candidate to lead the country and beat Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Big names appearing this weekend at the Democratic state convention in San Jose
Some of the nation's most powerful democrats are in the South Bay today, for the California Democratic Convention.
Some of the nation's most powerful democrats are in the South Bay today, for the California Democratic Convention.