Bay Area man's journey from autism challenges to campaign success
Weeks after a life-changing opportunity, Adam Sherman is contemplating his next steps.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Bay Area mourns former president, driving force for Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter
Bay Area residents had an opportunity on Thursday to write a final farewell message to the late President Jimmy Carter. Habitat for Humanity had two locations, in San Jose and Oakland, where people could come and write on a door and wall frame.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on decision to run for Oakland mayor
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.
Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
San Jose to implement new Daylighting road safety improvements in phases
The new law will require vehicles to park at least 20 feet away from the approaching side of all crosswalks.
Biden postpones California event creating new national monuments protecting tribal lands
President Joe Biden was in Southern California to announce the creation of two new national monuments honoring tribal lands. The event has since been postponed.
Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
San Francisco prepares to welcome a new mayor
San Francisco is set to swear in a new mayor on Wednesday. Civic Center Plaza is buzzing with activity, covering the ground with flooring and building a riser, as the city prepares to swear in Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Wednesday.
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Excitement, expectations as SF prepares to inaugurate Mayor-elect Lurie
Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change. Festivities including a night market and a banquet with Asian leaders and community members will be held in Chinatown.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.