Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, economy, foreign policy
Hillary Rodham Clinton is entering Tuesday night's first Democratic debate a weakened front-runner, anxious to move past the controversy over her email practices and persuade voters she's the best-qualified candidate to lead the party to a third straight term in the White House.
Hillary Rodham Clinton is entering Tuesday night's first Democratic debate a weakened front-runner, anxious to move past the controversy over her email practices and persuade voters she's the best-qualified candidate to lead the party to a third straight term in the White House.
Donald Trump lashes out at media after 3rd GOP debate
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump emerged Thursday from a debate in which he appeared to take a back seat to his rivals by lashing out at the media as he continues to adjust to a race in which he is no longer the undisputed front-runner.
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump emerged Thursday from a debate in which he appeared to take a back seat to his rivals by lashing out at the media as he continues to adjust to a race in which he is no longer the undisputed front-runner.
Despite risks, Carson not backing off Nazi, slavery examples
On the eve of his party's third debate, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson promised not to curb his penchant for using extreme examples to prove his points, such as equating abortion with slavery and comparing Islamic State fighters to patriots of the American Revolution.
On the eve of his party's third debate, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson promised not to curb his penchant for using extreme examples to prove his points, such as equating abortion with slavery and comparing Islamic State fighters to patriots of the American Revolution.
Under GOP grilling, Clinton seeks to close book on Benghazi
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of buildup, Hillary Rodham Clinton finally takes center stage as the star witness in the Republican-led investigation into the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of buildup, Hillary Rodham Clinton finally takes center stage as the star witness in the Republican-led investigation into the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.
Paul Ryan is in, will seek job of House Speaker
Rep. Paul Ryan formally declared his candidacy for speaker of the U.S. House Thursday evening, pledging in a letter to GOP colleagues, "We have an opportunity to turn the page."
Rep. Paul Ryan formally declared his candidacy for speaker of the U.S. House Thursday evening, pledging in a letter to GOP colleagues, "We have an opportunity to turn the page."
Richmond police chief a finalist for Tuscon job
The city of Richmond could soon be looking for a new top cop after it was announced on Monday that Police Chief Chris Magnus is in the running for the chief of police job in Tucson.
The city of Richmond could soon be looking for a new top cop after it was announced on Monday that Police Chief Chris Magnus is in the running for the chief of police job in Tucson.
Cal State faculty to vote on major strike over contract
Faculty members at the California State University's 23 campuses started voting Monday on whether to permit their labor union to call a strike over stalled salary negotiations.
Faculty members at the California State University's 23 campuses started voting Monday on whether to permit their labor union to call a strike over stalled salary negotiations.
U.S. Patent Office opens in San Jose
Good news for inventors in Silicon Valley; On Wednesday, the first-ever U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the West Coast officially opened at San Jose City Hall.
Good news for inventors in Silicon Valley; On Wednesday, the first-ever U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on the West Coast officially opened at San Jose City Hall.
Lt. Governor Newsom proposes gun control initiative
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a 2016 ballot initiative that would ask voters to strengthen the state's gun laws by restricting ammunition sales, requiring owners to turn in assault-style magazines that have a large capacity and requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen guns to law enforcement.
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a 2016 ballot initiative that would ask voters to strengthen the state's gun laws by restricting ammunition sales, requiring owners to turn in assault-style magazines that have a large capacity and requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen guns to law enforcement.
Debate day-after: Sanders raises cash, Clinton camp pleased
Bernie Sanders' campaign said it raised nearly $2 million from the first Democratic debate of the 2016 race, and social media metrics showed he was the most-searched candidate on Google and most-discussed on Facebook and Twitter.
Bernie Sanders' campaign said it raised nearly $2 million from the first Democratic debate of the 2016 race, and social media metrics showed he was the most-searched candidate on Google and most-discussed on Facebook and Twitter.
Warriors given key to the city amid arena controversy
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee presented NBA 2015 Champions, the Golden State Warriors, a key to the city to Wednesday following their winning season and in celebration of the new season, which begins on Oct. 27.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee presented NBA 2015 Champions, the Golden State Warriors, a key to the city to Wednesday following their winning season and in celebration of the new season, which begins on Oct. 27.
Democrats gather for East Bay debate watching party
California Democrats at a debate-watching party in Lafayette voiced a wide range of opinions about who scored points in the first Democratic debate Tuesday night.
California Democrats at a debate-watching party in Lafayette voiced a wide range of opinions about who scored points in the first Democratic debate Tuesday night.
Haight Street McDonald's agrees to add security to reduce drug activity
The McDonald's restaurant in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood will work to increase security and reduce crime and drug trafficking on the property under the terms of an agreement announced Tuesday by the city attorney's office.
The McDonald's restaurant in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood will work to increase security and reduce crime and drug trafficking on the property under the terms of an agreement announced Tuesday by the city attorney's office.
Democratic debate a breakout chance for O'Malley, others
Stuck far behind Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Martin O'Malley needs a breakout moment in the party's first debate to catch up to the front-runners. And he knows it.
Stuck far behind Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Martin O'Malley needs a breakout moment in the party's first debate to catch up to the front-runners. And he knows it.
Slow progress on VTA contruction challenges San Jose neighborhood
It was supposed to drive more business to one part of San Jose, but instead it is steering customers away. Business owners said they are struggling to keep their doors open because of a VTA construction project that's now months behind schedule.
It was supposed to drive more business to one part of San Jose, but instead it is steering customers away. Business owners said they are struggling to keep their doors open because of a VTA construction project that's now months behind schedule.
President arrives in San Francisco for fundraisers
President Barack Obama arrived at San Francisco International Airport Friday evening for fundraising events including a Saturday concert with rapper Kanye West, according to White House officials.
President Barack Obama arrived at San Francisco International Airport Friday evening for fundraising events including a Saturday concert with rapper Kanye West, according to White House officials.
Haight Street business owners angry at bungled construction
Business owners on San Francisco's legendary Haight Street are at their wits end as a troublesome infrastructure problem has caused emergencies, evacuations and chaos.
Business owners on San Francisco's legendary Haight Street are at their wits end as a troublesome infrastructure problem has caused emergencies, evacuations and chaos.
California governor OKs medical marijuana regulations
A trio of bills aimed at bringing order and oversight to California's medical marijuana industry nearly 20 years after the state became the first to legalize pot for medical use won Gov. Jerry Brown's signature, his office said Friday.
A trio of bills aimed at bringing order and oversight to California's medical marijuana industry nearly 20 years after the state became the first to legalize pot for medical use won Gov. Jerry Brown's signature, his office said Friday.
Pressure on Rep. Ryan to run for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure is on Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP vice presidential nominee in 2012, to run for House speaker in the chaotic aftermath of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's astonishing decision to abandon his campaign for the post.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure is on Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP vice presidential nominee in 2012, to run for House speaker in the chaotic aftermath of Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's astonishing decision to abandon his campaign for the post.
Prop I's 'Mission moratorium' stirs controversy in housing debate
With election day less than a month away, one of the most contested issues in San Francisco is Proposition I, known as the "Mission moratorium."
With election day less than a month away, one of the most contested issues in San Francisco is Proposition I, known as the "Mission moratorium."