Nation Nov 22 Bomb cyclone pummels northern California with heavy snow and record rain, knocks out power for hundreds of thousands in Seattle Forecasters warn that the risk of flash flooding and rockslides will continue through Friday.
Nation Oct 29 Man already serving 30 years for attacking Pelosi’s husband gets a life sentence on state charges A San Francisco jury in June found David DePape guilty of charges including aggravated kidnapping, first-degree burglary and false imprisonment of an elder.
Nation Jul 12 California officials report state’s first wildfire death of the 2024 season Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, according to Mendocino County officials.
Politics May 28 Judge keeps punishment of 30 years at resentencing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer DePape said he felt horrible for hurting Paul Pelosi and he was sorry for what he did. He said he should have left once he learned Nancy Pelosi was not at their San Francisco home.
Politics Mar 05 San Francisco votes on measures to compel drug treatment and give police surveillance drones One proposition would compel treatment for adult welfare recipients who use illegal drugs if they want to receive cash benefits. The other proposition would grant police the use of drones and surveillance cameras, among other increased powers.
Nation Feb 27 San Francisco formally apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies San Francisco joins another major U.S. city, Boston, in issuing an apology. Nine states have formally apologized for slavery, according to the resolution.
Nation Feb 27 San Francisco plans to apologize to Black residents for racist laws. Reparations advocates want more An apology would be the first reparations recommendation to be realized of more than 100 proposals suggested by a city reparations committee.
Nation Jan 17 Billionaire backers of new California city reveal map and details of proposed development The Forever California company plans to submit paperwork Wednesday to ask voters on the November ballot to allow them to build the city on agricultural land now protected.
Nation Nov 28 Crackdowns on homeless encampments fuel debate over effective solutions Tent encampments have long been a fixture of West Coast cities, but are now spreading across the U.S.
Politics Nov 16 Protesters demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco The California Highway Patrol arrested at least 50 protesters Thursday after more than 200 people shut down all west-bound lanes of the Bay Bridge.