Sheriff's Department defends proposed expansion of Santa Rita
For the first time, the Alameda County Sheriff's Department explained publicly why it is looking to expand the Santa Rita County Jail for inmates with mental health problems.
For the first time, the Alameda County Sheriff's Department explained publicly why it is looking to expand the Santa Rita County Jail for inmates with mental health problems.
Clinton subject to hack attempts from China, Korea, Germany
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's private email server, which stored some 55,000 pages of emails from her time as secretary of state, was the subject of attempted cyberattacks originating in China, South Korea and Germany after she left office in early 2013, according to a congressional document obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's private email server, which stored some 55,000 pages of emails from her time as secretary of state, was the subject of attempted cyberattacks originating in China, South Korea and Germany after she left office in early 2013, according to a congressional document obtained by The Associated Press.
Measure J looks to save businesses getting squeezed by SF rents
San Francisco has seen a string of long-time businesses close or relocate due to skyrocketing leases, prompting a group to put Measure J on the November ballot.
San Francisco has seen a string of long-time businesses close or relocate due to skyrocketing leases, prompting a group to put Measure J on the November ballot.
Gov. Jerry Brown signs aggressive climate change bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed an ambitious bill on Wednesday to combat climate change by increasing the state's renewable electricity use to 50 percent and doubling energy efficiency in existing buildings by 2030.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed an ambitious bill on Wednesday to combat climate change by increasing the state's renewable electricity use to 50 percent and doubling energy efficiency in existing buildings by 2030.
Students rally in effort to save small San Lorenzo arts school
Students, staff and parents from East Bay Arts High School in the San Lorenzo Unified School District are fighting to keep their small school open.
Students, staff and parents from East Bay Arts High School in the San Lorenzo Unified School District are fighting to keep their small school open.
SJPD hits record vacancy rate for officers
It is no secret the San Jose Police Department has had difficulty recruiting and retaining officers in the midst of pay and pension negotiations, but the department's outlook is looking even bleaker according to new figures.
It is no secret the San Jose Police Department has had difficulty recruiting and retaining officers in the midst of pay and pension negotiations, but the department's outlook is looking even bleaker according to new figures.
Alameda County prosecutor cleared of campaign laundering allegations
A veteran Alameda County prosecutor has returned to work after an investigation found that she didn't commit any ethical violations when she unsuccessfully ran for San Francisco District Attorney in 2011, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said today.
A veteran Alameda County prosecutor has returned to work after an investigation found that she didn't commit any ethical violations when she unsuccessfully ran for San Francisco District Attorney in 2011, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said today.
FBI to assist sheriff's office investigation into nearly 100 jail complaints
The FBI is now looking into inmate complaints at the Santa Clara County Main Jail and more deputies have been placed on leave amid the investigation into an inmate's death.
The FBI is now looking into inmate complaints at the Santa Clara County Main Jail and more deputies have been placed on leave amid the investigation into an inmate's death.
Proposal that would allow eviction of felons stirs protest
A proposal in San Jose could have anyone who rents in so-called high crime hot spots evicted if they are arrested for a felony crime.
A proposal in San Jose could have anyone who rents in so-called high crime hot spots evicted if they are arrested for a felony crime.
Oakland hosts meeting to address dire housing crisis
While acknowledging the urgent magnitude of a regional housing crisis driving up rents and pushing people out of Oakland, the City Council had no new polices ready to implement at a special meeting Wednesday night.
While acknowledging the urgent magnitude of a regional housing crisis driving up rents and pushing people out of Oakland, the City Council had no new polices ready to implement at a special meeting Wednesday night.
Protest calls for boycott of 2 San Francisco hotels
Before some guests could check in to the San Francisco Le Meridien hotel Monday, they were met by protestors telling them to check out.
Before some guests could check in to the San Francisco Le Meridien hotel Monday, they were met by protestors telling them to check out.
SF Mayor blocks bike yield law with veto threat
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Monday slammed the brakes on legislation that would allow bicyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs, saying he would veto the ordinance if it reached his desk.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Monday slammed the brakes on legislation that would allow bicyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs, saying he would veto the ordinance if it reached his desk.
Fox News Poll: Clinton popularity drops, Carson gets high marks
Hillary Clinton’s personal favorable ratings hit a low mark in the latest Fox News national poll, while Ben Carson’s ratings climb to new high in the wake of his news-generating comments on Muslims and the presidency.
Hillary Clinton’s personal favorable ratings hit a low mark in the latest Fox News national poll, while Ben Carson’s ratings climb to new high in the wake of his news-generating comments on Muslims and the presidency.
Republican front-runner Trump proposes tax cuts for all
After weeks of vowing to raise taxes on "hedge fund guys" and high-income earners, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled a tax plan Monday that would cut rates across the board and reduce the amount paid by wealthiest Americans and corporations into the U.S. Treasury.
After weeks of vowing to raise taxes on "hedge fund guys" and high-income earners, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled a tax plan Monday that would cut rates across the board and reduce the amount paid by wealthiest Americans and corporations into the U.S. Treasury.
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California announces his candidacy for House Speaker
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California announces his candidacy for House Speaker.
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California announces his candidacy for House Speaker.
U.S. Attorney General discusses repairing community-police trust
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch visited Richmond Friday afternoon for a forum about community policing that both highlighted positive local efforts and made it clear that work has just begun.
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch visited Richmond Friday afternoon for a forum about community policing that both highlighted positive local efforts and made it clear that work has just begun.
California regulators restore emissions-cutting fuel rule
California regulators on Friday restored ambitious rules to cut transportation fuel emissions 10 percent within 5 years, a decision that gives Gov. Jerry Brown a boost for his climate change agenda.
California regulators on Friday restored ambitious rules to cut transportation fuel emissions 10 percent within 5 years, a decision that gives Gov. Jerry Brown a boost for his climate change agenda.
Fox News Poll: Many unimpressed with 2016 presidential front-runners
Nearly four-in-ten American voters are proud to have Barack Obama as president. Fewer voters feel the same way about the top 2016 presidential contenders.
Nearly four-in-ten American voters are proud to have Barack Obama as president. Fewer voters feel the same way about the top 2016 presidential contenders.
Some parents, teachers opposed to change in Oakland special ed
A debate over a proposed plan to change special education policy in Oakland on Thursday had teachers and parents protesting the superintendent's idea.
A debate over a proposed plan to change special education policy in Oakland on Thursday had teachers and parents protesting the superintendent's idea.
Plan to implode largest pier of old Bay Bridge moving forward
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- Plans to demolish the largest pier in the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge using explosives took another step forward Thursday as a bay regulatory commission unanimously granted Caltrans a permit for the project.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- Plans to demolish the largest pier in the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge using explosives took another step forward Thursday as a bay regulatory commission unanimously granted Caltrans a permit for the project.