California Gov. Newsom has surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday after being warmly welcomed by other senior leaders in a display of friendliness that stands in sharp contrast to the dialogue between the United States and China in recent years.

US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in China talking climate change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will try to reinforce his state’s role as a global leader on climate change as he begins a weeklong visit to China on Monday, a trip that presents both political risk and opportunity for crucial international collaboration.

Former UC Berkeley basketball player beaten in Poland

A former UC Berkeley basketball player was reportedly beaten and left with a head injury in Poland.

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

Former Berkeley police officer in Israel fundraising for Israeli reservists

Jerome Cobert, a retired member of the Berkeley Police Department and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, says the money raised will be used to buy additional safety supplies designed to help reservists best perform in the field.

SFO travelers react to worldwide travel alert amid rising political tensions

The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.

Vigil held for victims in Israel and Gaza

A candlelight vigil was held in San Francisco on Thursday to honor the innocent lives lost amid the terror attacks and ongoing conflict in Israel. The gathering was organized by Manny Yekutiel, a restaurant owner who became stranded during the assault by Hamas militants.

'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.

Terrorist attack in Uganda safari claims lives of honeymooning couple, guide

The victims, identified as a Briton, a South African, and their Ugandan guide, fell victim to what authorities have termed a "cowardly" attack.

FBI and security leaders from 5 countries hold historic tech meeting in Palo Alto

The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher Wray, was in Palo Alto on Tuesday, meeting with heads of intelligence agencies from Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.