Kamala Harris Among Potential SCOTUS Nominees
Among the several potential nominees to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Saturday, is California Attorney General Kamala Harris. Her name has been floated as a potential nominee by the New York Times and USA Today, among other publications.
Among the several potential nominees to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who died on Saturday, is California Attorney General Kamala Harris. Her name has been floated as a potential nominee by the New York Times and USA Today, among other publications.
Candidates weigh in on Scalia death, Supreme Court vacancy
The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia -- and the immediate declaration from Republicans that the next president should nominate his replacement -- adds even more weight to the decision voters will make in November's general election.
The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia -- and the immediate declaration from Republicans that the next president should nominate his replacement -- adds even more weight to the decision voters will make in November's general election.
President Obama leaves the Bay Area but not before kissing babies
After attending two Democratic fundraisers, President Barack Obama has departed the Bay Area this afternoon, ending his first visit to the region in 2016.
After attending two Democratic fundraisers, President Barack Obama has departed the Bay Area this afternoon, ending his first visit to the region in 2016.
President Obama back in Bay Area for fundraisers
President Obama is back in the Bay Area Wednesday night, where he's set to attend two fundraisers for the Democratic Party Thursday. Air Force One touched down safely at Moffett Field just after 7 p.m.
President Obama is back in the Bay Area Wednesday night, where he's set to attend two fundraisers for the Democratic Party Thursday. Air Force One touched down safely at Moffett Field just after 7 p.m.
CAMPAIGN 2016: Fiorina, Christie drop out of GOP race
The GOP field thinned Wednesday as two candidates dropped out of the presidential primary race following disappointing results in the New Hampshire primary.
The GOP field thinned Wednesday as two candidates dropped out of the presidential primary race following disappointing results in the New Hampshire primary.
Christie ends 2016 White House bid
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ended his campaign for the Republican nomination for president after a disappointing sixth-place finish in New Hampshire's primary.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has ended his campaign for the Republican nomination for president after a disappointing sixth-place finish in New Hampshire's primary.
Fiorina Tweets that she's quitting GOP race
Here's the latest on the 2016 presidential race as Republican and Democratic candidates head from New Hampshire to South Carolina and beyond. All times local..
Here's the latest on the 2016 presidential race as Republican and Democratic candidates head from New Hampshire to South Carolina and beyond. All times local..
President Obama comes to Bay Area Wednesday
President Barack Obama is returning to the Bay Area.
President Barack Obama is returning to the Bay Area.
Sanders, Trump win New Hampshire Primary
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders swept to victory in Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries, adding crucial credibility to their upstart candidacies and underscoring the insistence of voters in both parties on shaking up American politics.
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders swept to victory in Tuesday's New Hampshire primaries, adding crucial credibility to their upstart candidacies and underscoring the insistence of voters in both parties on shaking up American politics.
Supreme Court puts Obama's Clean Power Plan on hold
A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved.
A divided Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to halt enforcement of President Barack Obama's sweeping plan to address climate change until after legal challenges are resolved.
Mayors Schaaf & Lee's business breakfast crashed; 1 arrested
One person was arrested and two others detained in a protest at San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel Tuesday morning where Mayor Ed Lee and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf were speaking, according to police.
One person was arrested and two others detained in a protest at San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel Tuesday morning where Mayor Ed Lee and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf were speaking, according to police.
2016 Primary Schedule
The 2016 Primary schedule is set.
The 2016 Primary schedule is set.
Santa Clara mayor announces retirement day after Super Bowl ends
After a string of Super Bowl 50 related events culminated with Sunday's game at Levi's Stadium, the mayor of Santa Clara announced today he would be stepping down from his position.
After a string of Super Bowl 50 related events culminated with Sunday's game at Levi's Stadium, the mayor of Santa Clara announced today he would be stepping down from his position.
Candidates sprint to NH finish, but brace for long campaign
Eyeing their first wins in a capricious campaign, Republican Donald Trump lashed out at his opponents Monday while Democrat Bernie Sanders sought to play it safe on the eve of the nation's initial primary. GOP contenders vying for second and third saw fresh hopes for survival after New Hampshire as both parties settled in for a drawn-out slog to the nomination.
Eyeing their first wins in a capricious campaign, Republican Donald Trump lashed out at his opponents Monday while Democrat Bernie Sanders sought to play it safe on the eve of the nation's initial primary. GOP contenders vying for second and third saw fresh hopes for survival after New Hampshire as both parties settled in for a drawn-out slog to the nomination.
Obama asking Congress for emergency funding to combat Zika
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to fight the Zika virus and the mosquitoes that spread it here and abroad, but says "there shouldn't be a panic on this."
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to fight the Zika virus and the mosquitoes that spread it here and abroad, but says "there shouldn't be a panic on this."
Bernie Sanders makes 'SNL' appearance with Larry David
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a cameo appearance on "Saturday Night Live" three days before the New Hampshire primary, appearing in a skit with host Larry David, the comic who has done a dead-on impersonation of him.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a cameo appearance on "Saturday Night Live" three days before the New Hampshire primary, appearing in a skit with host Larry David, the comic who has done a dead-on impersonation of him.
Democratic race down to just two: Clinton, Sanders face off
Their race newly energized, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders head into the first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential contest Thursday night in a tussle over their very political identities.
Their race newly energized, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders head into the first one-on-one debate of the Democratic presidential contest Thursday night in a tussle over their very political identities.
Santorum suspends 2016 presidential campaign, endorses Marco Rubio
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum announced Wednesday in an exclusive interview on Fox News’ "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren" he is suspending his 2016 presidential campaign and endorsing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum announced Wednesday in an exclusive interview on Fox News’ "On the Record with Greta Van Susteren" he is suspending his 2016 presidential campaign and endorsing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
Gov. Brown repeals March deadline that sparked rash of marijuana bans
Gov. Jerry Brown today repealed a recently adopted March deadline for cities and counties to pass regulations on medical marijuana cultivation.
Gov. Jerry Brown today repealed a recently adopted March deadline for cities and counties to pass regulations on medical marijuana cultivation.
Clinton wins Iowa, campaigns turn to New Hampshire
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president.
Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016 race for president.