A U.S. appeals court ruled that President Trump has the authority to deploy military forces in American cities, giving him broad power to control National Guard troops in Los Angeles, despite an injunction from a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

California’s sanctuary law is being challenged by the Trump administration, with some California Democrats distancing themselves from immigration protection issues, and immigrant rights advocates addressing politicians’ shortcomings in their communities.

San Francisco Democrats Assemblymember Matt Haney and Sen. Scott Wiener are sponsoring a bill to allow some restaurants and bars in California to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and state holidays, in order to revitalize post-pandemic nightlife and draw more visitors and revenue.

The City of San Francisco has expanded its dog parks, but maintenance has become a problem, with some parks being neglected and others being smelly or poorly maintained, leading to concerns about insurance liability and the role of Community Benefit Districts in managing these spaces.

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to redevelop the DMV office and parking lot at the tip of San Francisco’s Panhandle into affordable housing, in partnership with developers Related California and the non-profit Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation.

By Bernard J. Wolfson Last year, Jennifer Reisz’s college-age daughter, Megan, was kicked in the chest multiple times by the family’s horse. Megan fell to the ground, unable to move or speak. Though she was alone, her Apple Watch detected her distress and called 911. She was taken to a

By Emily Hoeven California’s Democratic leaders have a message for Texans and Floridians opposed to their states’ stances on abortion, LGBTQ rights and gun control: You’re more than welcome in the Golden State. The latest offering came from Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, who on Thursday announced

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that California now has the lowest COVID-19 test positivity rate in the country. He followed up Tuesday with an announcement that he’s hoping to fully reopen the state by June 15. That target date is scheduled exactly two months after vaccine eligibility is extended