Pres. Obama's State of the Union address seeks to frame 2016 race
President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address will unmistakably attempt to frame the choice facing Americans as they select his successor, doling out an optimistic vision of the country's future in contrast with what he sees as the pessimism that's pervasive in the Republican primary.
President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address will unmistakably attempt to frame the choice facing Americans as they select his successor, doling out an optimistic vision of the country's future in contrast with what he sees as the pessimism that's pervasive in the Republican primary.
SF supervisor plans to propose gender-neutral bathroom law
Single-occupant restrooms in San Francisco businesses and city buildings will be required to be gender-neutral if a new proposed ordinance becomes law.
Single-occupant restrooms in San Francisco businesses and city buildings will be required to be gender-neutral if a new proposed ordinance becomes law.
Inauguration ceremony for SF mayor's second term met with protests
The inauguration ceremony for San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's second term is taking place Friday.
The inauguration ceremony for San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's second term is taking place Friday.
Protesters visit SF Mayor Lee's home; calls for police chief's resignation continue
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee says the city is making sweeping reforms to San Francisco Police Department policies in the wake of the police killing of Mario Woods over a month ago.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee says the city is making sweeping reforms to San Francisco Police Department policies in the wake of the police killing of Mario Woods over a month ago.
Seeking support for gun actions, President Obama tears into the NRA
President Barack Obama tore into the National Rifle Association on Thursday as he sought support for his actions on gun control, accusing the powerful lobby group of peddling an "imaginary fiction" that he said has distorted the national debate about gun violence.
President Barack Obama tore into the National Rifle Association on Thursday as he sought support for his actions on gun control, accusing the powerful lobby group of peddling an "imaginary fiction" that he said has distorted the national debate about gun violence.
Gov. Brown proposes $122.6 billion California budget
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $122.6 billion budget plan for California on Thursday that includes billions more in spending for education, health care and state infrastructure, bumps the state rainy day fund to $8 billion and takes steps to pay down debts.
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $122.6 billion budget plan for California on Thursday that includes billions more in spending for education, health care and state infrastructure, bumps the state rainy day fund to $8 billion and takes steps to pay down debts.
Pres. Obama discusses North Korea nuclear threat with Asian leaders
President Barack Obama on Wednesday reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of its Asian allies in discussions with the leaders of South Korea and Japan about North Korea's claim that it had tested a hydrogen bomb.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of its Asian allies in discussions with the leaders of South Korea and Japan about North Korea's claim that it had tested a hydrogen bomb.
US treads warily amid Iran-Saudi tensions
Concerned that inflamed tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia may threaten key foreign policy objectives in Iraq and Syria, among other places, the Obama administration toed a careful line Monday in seeking to calm a diplomatic storm that many fear could lead the longtime regional rivals to direct sectarian conflict.
Concerned that inflamed tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia may threaten key foreign policy objectives in Iraq and Syria, among other places, the Obama administration toed a careful line Monday in seeking to calm a diplomatic storm that many fear could lead the longtime regional rivals to direct sectarian conflict.
Is Paleo Diet to blame for Jeb Bush's "low energy?"
Political strategist Mike Berland is well versed on at least two subjects: politics and dieting. Berland has worked on the campaigns for Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Mike Bloomberg. He also took it upon himself to develop a diet plan that resulted in a 70 lb. weight loss.
Political strategist Mike Berland is well versed on at least two subjects: politics and dieting. Berland has worked on the campaigns for Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Mike Bloomberg. He also took it upon himself to develop a diet plan that resulted in a 70 lb. weight loss.
Pres. Obama moves to require background checks for more gun sales
President Barack Obama is moving ahead on plans to require background checks for guns purchased from dealers even if they're bought online or at gun shows.
President Barack Obama is moving ahead on plans to require background checks for guns purchased from dealers even if they're bought online or at gun shows.
Political skywriting diverts attention at Rose Parade
Many of those who got up early to watch the Rose Parade also witnessed something else unexpected: political skywriting. During the parade festivities in Pasadena, California, one plane was commissioned to write messages about Donald Trump in the sky.
Many of those who got up early to watch the Rose Parade also witnessed something else unexpected: political skywriting. During the parade festivities in Pasadena, California, one plane was commissioned to write messages about Donald Trump in the sky.
Pres. Obama seeking executive actions to increase gun control
President Barack Obama is looking for ways to keep guns out of the hands of "a dangerous few" without depending on Congress to pass a law on the fraught subject of gun control.
President Barack Obama is looking for ways to keep guns out of the hands of "a dangerous few" without depending on Congress to pass a law on the fraught subject of gun control.
Claim alleges Oakland Councilwoman Brooks has history of assaulting people
An amended claim by former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown against the City of Oakland and Councilwoman Desley Brooks alleging that Brooks assaulted Brown at a restaurant in downtown Oakland says that Brooks has a history of assaulting people.
An amended claim by former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown against the City of Oakland and Councilwoman Desley Brooks alleging that Brooks assaulted Brown at a restaurant in downtown Oakland says that Brooks has a history of assaulting people.
Graham ends his 2016 presidential campaign
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has ended his 2016 presidential campaign...
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has ended his 2016 presidential campaign...
Sanders apologizes to Clinton for data breach
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton moved past the rancor over a breach of her campaign's valuable voter data, shifting Saturday night's debate into a pointed but polite discussion of national security, Americans' heightened terrorism fears and the economy.
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton moved past the rancor over a breach of her campaign's valuable voter data, shifting Saturday night's debate into a pointed but polite discussion of national security, Americans' heightened terrorism fears and the economy.
Clinton campaign: Data was 'stolen' by Sanders campaign
The campaign manager for Hillary Clinton says its voter data was "stolen" by the presidential campaign of her Democratic rival, Bernie Sanders.
The campaign manager for Hillary Clinton says its voter data was "stolen" by the presidential campaign of her Democratic rival, Bernie Sanders.
Humans of New York post gets response from President Obama
A post by the wildly popular Humans of New York Facebook page has grabbed the attention of the White House.
A post by the wildly popular Humans of New York Facebook page has grabbed the attention of the White House.
Fellow GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump's rhetoric
The backlash is growing, but Donald Trump is not backing down despite concerns that he is dividing the Republican Party and he could cost them the White House.
The backlash is growing, but Donald Trump is not backing down despite concerns that he is dividing the Republican Party and he could cost them the White House.
Trump's Muslim proposal reminds Japanese-Americans of WWII's mistakes
Many people are comparing GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. to another time in U.S. history when Japanese-Americans were subject to internment camps during World War II.
Many people are comparing GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S. to another time in U.S. history when Japanese-Americans were subject to internment camps during World War II.
Law allowing SF cyclists slow roll through stop signs closer to reality
An ordinance that would allow bicyclists to roll through stop signs while traveling at a maximum speed of 6 mph in San Francisco was approved by the Land Use and Transportation Committee and will now go to the full board for approval where it will need eight votes to override the mayor's expected veto.
An ordinance that would allow bicyclists to roll through stop signs while traveling at a maximum speed of 6 mph in San Francisco was approved by the Land Use and Transportation Committee and will now go to the full board for approval where it will need eight votes to override the mayor's expected veto.