Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
Ceasefire resolution pulled from SF Democratic party committee's agenda
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee is turning heads after a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was pulled from their agenda.
RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day
A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
Car break-in victims have to prove their vehicle was locked, a state lawmaker wants to change that
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
Richmond City Council passes pro-Palestinian resolution accusing Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'
After more than seven hours of emotionally charged debate over what's going on in the Middle East, the Richmond City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday morning to approve a resolution that recognizes the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Cursive comes back: Bill signed requires cursive to be taught in California schools
The bill, which is now law, mandates that certain courses of study such as English, and certain skill sets, like handwriting in cursive, be taught to California students between first and sixth grades. Quirk-Silva said learning such a skill can have lasting benefits."
San Jose mayor gives 1st State of the City address
Mahan talked about key issues like making San Jose safer, mental health and tackling homelessness.
Meet Tom Emmer, the GOP majority whip running for House speaker
Emmer is endorsed by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one
Republicans abruptly dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.
Jim Jordan dropped as House speaker nominee: House back to square one
In all, Rep. Jim Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues in Friday's vote, leaving him far from the majority needed.
Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote: 'Bullying don't work'
“Bullying don't work,” said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.
Federal judge again rules that California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
A federal judge who previously overturned California's three-decade-old ban on assault weapons did it again on Thursday, ruling that the state's attempts to prohibit sales of semiautomatic guns violates the constitutional right to bear arms.
'Free, free Palestine': Protestors chain themselves to Pelosi's SF office building
Dozens of protestors have chained themselves to Rep. Nancy Pelosi San Francisco's office Thursday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the end of sending military aid to Israel.
Laphonza Butler won't run for Senate seat
Newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler has decided not to run in the 2024 Senate race.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.