Arts Aug 06 Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson
Nation May 05 Why the notorious Alcatraz prison closed President Donald Trump says Alcatraz, now part of the National Park Service, suddenly is needed to house America’s “most ruthless and violent” criminals. By Ed White, Associated Press
Politics May 05 WATCH: Trump suggests he wants to reopen Alcatraz because it’s the ultimate symbol of law and order “It represents something very strong, very powerful in terms of law and order. Our country needs law and order,” President Donald Trump said when a reporter asked him to explain how he decided to call for the reopening of the… By Associated Press
Politics Apr 24 Trump can’t deny federal funds to cities that limit immigration cooperation, judge rules A federal judge in California on Thursday barred the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to “sanctuary” jurisdictions, saying that portions of President Donald Trump's executive orders were unconstitutional. By Janie Har, Associated Press
Nation Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Oct 29 Man already serving 30 years for attacking Pelosi’s husband gets a life sentence on state charges By Janie Har, Associated Press A San Francisco jury in June found David DePape guilty of charges including aggravated kidnapping, first-degree burglary and false imprisonment of an elder. Continue reading
Jul 01 Pride Month reaches grand finale with marquee parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond By Associated Press The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its grand finale as revelers hit the streets for parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 7:33 Works from artists with disabilities featured in historic exhibition in San Francisco By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet Creative Growth is an art center in Oakland that supports artists with disabilities. The center has artworks in museums across the country and plays a big part in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's new exhibition. Jeffrey Brown reports… Continue watching
Mar 05 San Francisco votes on measures to compel drug treatment and give police surveillance drones By Janie Har, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 27 San Francisco formally apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies By Janie Har, Associated Press San Francisco joins another major U.S. city, Boston, in issuing an apology. Nine states have formally apologized for slavery, according to the resolution. Continue reading