Hollywood director begs Taylor Swift to 'save American democracy' and endorse Biden
Hollywood director Rob Reiner would "give anything" for Taylor Swift to endorse President Biden for re-election publicly.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates mull National Guard deployment to Tenderloin
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
Judge denies Price’s motion to dismiss enhancement charges against ex-deputy for double murder
A judge has denied the Alameda County district attorney's motion to dismiss special circumstance charges and enhancements against a former Alameda County Sheriff's deputy accused of double murder.
Concord man sentenced for threatening Nancy Pelosi, Alejandro Mayorkas
An East Bay man was sentenced to 11 months in prison for threatening House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors override mayor's veto on housing measure
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday overrode a veto by Mayor London Breed involving a measure that will restrict building in some historic neighborhoods.
Mayor Breed 7-Eleven onigiri: The story behind the 'initiative' to sell the Japanese snacks at SF stores
Images of onigiri seaweed rice triangles, being sold with San Francisco Mayor London Breed's face on them, have been circulating on social media, generating excitement and some confusion around a purported initiative to bring the popular Japanese snacks to 7-Eleven convenience stores in the city.
NY court agrees to let Trump pay $175M instead of $454M in civil fraud case
A court has agreed to hold off collection of Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.
Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump's New York hush money case
A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the ex-president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump.
Oakland In-N-Out set to close for good Sunday
In-N-Out called its location on Oakport Street in Oakland home since 2005, but the iconic burger chain will close its doors for good on Sunday, almost two decades later.
Trump’s bond deadline to secure $454 million ends Monday
Donald Trump’s appeal bond of $454 million is due Monday as part of a penalty he owes for a civil fraud judgment. Here’s what happens if the money hasn’t been secured.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis claims she's only DA with 'courage' to prosecute Trump
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spoke about the recent legal proceedings related to Trump Georgia case during an Easter event on Saturday in College Park.
Trump properties that could be seized in fraud lawsuit collection
Here’s a list of the specific Trump properties cited in the fraud case that could be among the assets collected by the state of New York as soon as Monday,
Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
California Proposition 1 passes, requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness
California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
San Francisco begins installing 400 license plate reading cameras
The City of San Francisco is moving forward with plans to install hundreds of license plate readers across the city.
Trump vs. Fani Willis: Judge grants request to appeal Willis disqualification ruling
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has granted the defense's request in the Georgia election interference case to appeal his decision related to the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
SF Mayor moves to keep giant Ferris wheel at Fisherman's Wharf another 18 months
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is seeking to extend the stay of a popular new attraction to the city’s waterfront.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.