Sen. Feinstein addresses claims of being mentally unfit to serve, points to an effective record
At 88-years old and having recently endured the death of her husband, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California once again finds herself defending her mental fitness to serve out the rest of her term.
Activists marching against climate change cross Golden Gate Bridge
On the Golden Gate Bridge, Monday marchers were letting their feet do the talking in a campaign to combat climate change.
FEMA mass vaccination sites in California should stay open, senators urge
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
Newsom will appoint Black woman if Feinstein retires early
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll appoint a Black woman to the U.S. Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein retires before her term ends in 2024.
Bay Area researchers developing COVID vaccine to protect against future variants
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which assures the safety, security, and reliability of America's nuclear weapons, is working to develop a vaccine to protect against future mutations.
Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit
President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have gradually ended the use of large-mesh drift gillnets used exclusively in federal waters off the coast of California.
Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
Feinstein picks Padilla in jockeying for Harris' Senate seat
Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she would like California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to join her in the U.S. Senate when Kamala Harris becomes vice president.
After criticism, Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem
Feinstein, 87, said in a statement that she would not seek the position in the next Congress. She did not say why, but said she would instead focus on wildfire and drought issues and the effects of climate change, which are important in her home state.
Barrett hearing: Calls for Feinstein to stand down after hug with Graham
A warm moment between the two highest-ranking members of the Senate Judiciary Committee at the end of the US Supreme Court hearings for Amy Coney Barrett sparked outrage among some liberals.
Activists urge Sen. Feinstein to take actions to stop SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Activists in San Francisco rallied outside the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Monday afternoon to demand that she and other Senate Democrats stop confirmation hearings for U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Activists urge Sen. Feinstein to take actions to stop SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Activists in San Francisco rallied outside the office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Monday afternoon to demand that she and other Senate Democrats stop confirmation hearings for U.S.
Feinstein's husband admits to pulling strings in UC admissions
“I did it a bunch of times,” Richard Blum told the Chronicle. “Usually friends. My cousin’s brother wanted to get into Davis. They’d send me a letter and tell me why it’s a good kid, and I’ll send it on to the chancellor. Been doing it forever.”
Black Lives Matter street mural in Oakland
The large yellow letters are the words "Black Lives Matter" and resembles the mural recently painted outside the White House in response to the police custody death of George Floyd.
U.S. Sen. Feinstein announces additional $788M to expand coronavirus testing in California
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced on Wednesday, the state will receive $788 million in funding to expand testing for the novel coronavirus.
The complete list of California state parks that are closed, and still open
According to the California state parks department, the other 244 state parks remain open for now.
Local musician robbed and dragged to death in Oakland
Half of an Oakland family of six, including a nurse at Highland Hospital, is being forced to self-deport next week, and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is getting involved in their case.
Senator Dianne Feinstein holds town hall meeting in San Francisco
Senator Dianne Feinstein is hosting a town hall meeting Monday. It's her first meeting with constituents since President Trump took office.