Judge fines San Francisco public defender after finding him in contempt for refusing new cases
SAN FRANCISCO — A judge has fined San Francisco’s public defender $26,000 for ignoring a January order to…
California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A California sheriff running for governor has seized more than half a million ballots cast…
Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right
LOS ANGELES — There is finally a breakaway leader in California’s crowded race for governor, at least by…
San Francisco sizzles as a winter heat wave grips the West
SAN FRANCISCO — San Franciscans bared an unusual amount of skin for this time of year Tuesday, as…
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a…
Olympian Eileen Gu heads up annual Chinese New Year parade in her native San Francisco
San Francisco rang in the Year of the Fire Horse with its annual Chinese New Year parade Saturday…
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire in move that raises stakes for GOP holding House control
LOS ANGELES — Just three months after declaring “I’m not quitting,” California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced Friday…
Two men attacked San Francisco mayor’s bodyguards, authorities say
SAN FRANCISCO — Two men attacked a pair of police officers who were serving as bodyguards for San…
Top California Democrat flops with call for candidates to exit governor’s race
LOS ANGELES — A late-hour attempt by California’s top Democratic official to thin out the party’s crowded field…
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s Año Nuevo State…
Former San Francisco homeless services CEO charged with misspending $1.2 million in public funds
SAN FRANCISCO — The former CEO of a San Francisco homeless services charity will be arraigned Tuesday on…
Search teams battle brutal conditions in California’s Sierra Nevada to recover avalanche victims
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A Black Hawk helicopter on Saturday flew to the snowy, mountainous region of the California’s…