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In A First, An African-American Woman Will Be San Francisco's Mayor
Thursday, June 14, 2018
The city of San Francisco has a new mayor, London Breed. Breed is the first African-American woman to fill the spot left vacant by the death of Ed Lee.
What to Watch for Today in California's "Jungle Primary"
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Today is primary day in in eight states. Here's what you need to know.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Faces Challenge From Fellow Democrat In California Primary
Monday, June 04, 2018
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is being challenged by fellow Democrat, state senator Kevin de León. De León would bring generational change, but faces big challenges while taking on a political icon.
In San Francisco's Mayoral Special Election, Homelessness Is A Big Issue
Monday, June 04, 2018
Whoever wins Tuesday's election will have to grapple with a homelessness crisis that touches every corner of the city. Over the past few decades, San Francisco has spent billions on the problem.
Candidates In San Francisco Mayoral Race Show How Much Tech Has Changed The City
Thursday, February 01, 2018
San Francisco's special mayoral election is exposing racial, ethnic and economic fault lines there. The leading candidates represent just how much the city has changed in recent years due to tech money.
Edwin Lee, San Francisco's First Asian-American Mayor, Dies At 65
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Mayor Edwin Lee was not known to be ill; he reportedly died at a San Francisco hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Lee had been in office since 2012.
Verdict In Kate Steinle Case Sparks Debate Over Sanctuary Cities Again
Friday, December 01, 2017
On Thursday, a San Francisco jury found an undocumented immigrant not guilty of murder in the death of Kate Steinle. Now, federal officials say they will move quickly to take custody of the man as the case again becomes fodder in the nation's battle over immigration and sanctuary cities.
California's Sen. Feinstein Gets Democratic Primary Challenger
Monday, October 16, 2017
Feinstein's reputation as a bipartisan bridge builder and an anti-Trump climate in the state may work against her as a liberal state lawmaker plans a campaign against the 84-year-old senator.
Reaction To Trump's Plan To Ban Transgender People From The Military
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The president's announcement that he will ban transgender people from the military is generating strong reaction. Some say it's a diversionary tactic. Others say trans people affect unit cohesion.
Noncitizens Will Soon Be Able To Vote In San Francisco — For School Board
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
"If you allow the children to attend school, why can't a parent have the right to vote?" said one parent. Some worry the move will complicate and jeopardize the integrity of the city's elections.
'California Nationhood' Ballot Measure Builds Steam
Friday, January 27, 2017
Acknowledging that the obstacles are formidable, the proponent of a ballot measure to sever California's ties with the United States has been cleared to start collecting signatures.
California Faces Opposing Ballot Initiatives On Death Penalty
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Voters in CA, NE, and OK will face ballot measures on capital punishment in November. California has two competing propositions: one would end the death penalty and another would speed up executions.
California Death Row Inmates Remain Stuck In High Security Limbo
Friday, February 12, 2016
This fall, voters in California may get to weigh in on two very different ballot measures on capital punishment — one to ban the death penalty and another to expedite executions. Cali...
What To Do With California's Mentally Ill Defendants?
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
In 2010, Rodney Bock was arrested for carrying a loaded gun into a restaurant in Yuba City, Calif., north of Sacramento. Bock had severe mental illness and was later found incompetent to stand trial. He was released on bail, but was rearrested after he failed to appear at a court ...
Calif. Hospital Struggles To Control Patient-On-Patient Violence
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Part one of this series explored how the violence at Napa State Psychiatric Hospital affects staff at the facility. In part two, NPR reports on patients who are victims of assault by other patients.
5 Years After A Murder, Calif. Hospital Still Struggles With Violence
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Napa State Hospital in California added safeguards to protect workers after a psychiatric technician was murdered in 2010. But violence remains a part of daily life at the facility.
Despite Lack Of Luxury, Vintage Trailers Make A Comeback
Thursday, July 16, 2015
AAA says more than 30 million Americans will be hitting the road for summer travel this year. Some will be riding in luxury RVs, with amenities like Wi-Fi and satellite TV. But vintag...
Supreme Court Says Locals Can Make Pill-Makers Pay For Drug Disposal
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Many of us have old prescription drugs sitting around in medicine cabinets — so what's the best way to get rid of them?
Some folks simply toss old pills in the garbage, or down the toilet.
Both of those options can lead to medications in the ocean, bays or rivers. ...
For 'Lifers' Paroled, Stepping Into Life Beyond Bars Isn't Always Easy
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of "lifers" — those sentenced to life in prison with chance of parole — being paroled. The change is affecting life on both sides of the prison walls.
In California, Life With Parole Increasingly Leads To Freedom
Monday, May 26, 2014
Until recently, inmates with life sentences — most for murder — were rarely released from prison, regardless of their behavior. But a 2008 court case and a new governor have changed their odds.
