Feinstein Against Spending Bill With No Immigrant Protection
Immigrant groups hailed her comments as a victory after organizing protests outside of her office urging her not to back a bill that didn't include legislation known as the "Dream Act."
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DACA Negotiations Reach Critical Week
As lawmakers reach the final week to decide year-end government funding, negotiations on saving the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program are reaching a fever pitch despite long odds.
Pelosi Disagrees With Protesters, Must Focus On DREAM Act Now
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said that she respects young immigrants who shouted her down, but said their call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul was premature.
Demonstrators Shout Down Pelosi At San Francisco DREAM Act Event
A vocal group of undocumented youths and their supporters drowned out House Minority Nancy Pelosi Monday at a news conference where she was calling for the immediate passage of the DREAM Act.
UC Sues Trump Administration Over Decision To End DACA Program
The University of California has sued the Trump administration over its decision to end a program protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.
Breaking Campaign Pledge, Trump Keeps DACA Program For Young Immigrants
The Trump administration is leaving in place a program protecting hundreds of thousands young immigrants from deportation - one that President Donald Trump had pledged to eliminate.
Fewer Undocumented Students Applying For Financial Aid Out Of Fear
Uncertainty over President Trump's immigration enforcement has led fewer undocumented students to reach out for financial assistance.
South Bay Camp Child Molestation Suspect Known As 'Papa Bear' Investigated By Feds For Months, Had Deportation Amnesty
The Santa Clara County science camp counselor charged with child molestation had been the focus of a federal investigation into child exploitation months before his arrest – and was able to kept his work permit issued through a program for immigrants brought illegally into the country despite the probe.
Giants' Romo Joins Dream Act Campaign For Immigration Reform
San Francisco Giants star pitcher Sergio Romo has joined an online effort in support of giving undocumented youth a chance to earn U.S. citizenship.
Opinion: Does Mitt Romney Have An October Surprise For The Debate?
Is Mitt Romney planning an October surprise of sorts for tonight? Has he been saving big policy announcements and details for the debate?
DMV To Offer Driver's Licenses To Some Illegal Immigrants
Some young people who currently reside in California illegally will soon be eligible for driver's licences if they successfully enroll in President Barack Obama's new work permit program, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Opinion: A Step Forward And A Step Back For The American Dream
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
Bay Area Immigrants Warned Of Scams As Deferred Deportation Begins
Immigrants and advocates in San Francisco celebrated Wednesday's start of the federal government's new deferred deportation policy, but at the same time urged young people applying for the program to make sure they get good legal advice.
Opinion: Romney's Nixonian Secret Plans
Mitt Romney has provided no details, not even a hint, of what his immigration plan is. Either this is a lousy sales job, which is bad, or he has no idea there's a difference between running Bain Capital and running the nation, which is worse.
Opinion: Romney Can't Even Lead From Behind
The guy who passed health care reform in Massachusetts and vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act can't take a policy position on Obama's executive order on immigration enforcement?
Immigrant Groups Have Unanswered Questions About New Obama Policy
Bay Area immigration experts still have plenty of unanswered questions about President Barack Obama's new policy, which defers deportation to some young illegal immigrants.
Bay Area Officials Praise New Obama Policy On Young Illegal Immigrants
Bay Area officials Friday hailed a move by President Barack Obama to provide temporary relief from deportation to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children.
Obama's Oakland Headquarters Occupied By Immigration Reform Protesters
The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin giving work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives, according to administration officials. The shift comes as immigration reform activists have occupied Obama's Oakland campaign headquarters.
X-Country Dream Act Trek For Undocumented Students Sets Off From Bay Area
Three undocumented immigrant college students led a group of people across the Golden Gate Bridge Saturday afternoon to kick off a cross-country march to Washington, D.C. in support of the Dream Act.
Assemblyman Gathering Signatures To Repeal California Dream Act
A campaign to repeal the California Dream Act has the green light to start collecting signatures to qualify a measure for next year's November ballot.
Brown Signs 'Dream Act' Allowing Undocumented Students To Get Financial Aid
One day before the Oct. 9 deadline to approve or veto a bill that would allow undocumented students to receive public financial aid for higher education, Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he signed the California DREAM Act.
Gov. Brown Approves College Aid For Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a bill that will let students who entered the country illegally receive private financial aid at California's public colleges.
Undocumented Cal Student Reflects On DREAM Defeat
The Senate's block of the procedural vote on the DREAM Act has the future of young illegal immigrants looking to gain citizenship status in the U.S. very much in doubt.
Rally For Dream Act At San Francisco's Mission High
Congress is expected to vote sometime this week on a bill that would expedite U.S. citizenship for students who are in this country illegally.
San Francisco Student Facing Deportation Returns Home
He said he is grateful for the intervention of Senator Diane Feinstein, who introduced an immigration bill on his behalf.
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On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
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The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
AIDS victims remembered with sidewalk inscriptions in San Francisco
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2 homeless people killed, another 3 wounded in Las Vegas shooting
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Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
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World AIDS Day commemorated at evening vigil in San Jose
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
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The Alameda County Court is overwhelmed with eviction cases months after a COVID-era moratorium on evictions was lifted.
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AIDS victims remembered with sidewalk inscriptions in San Francisco
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Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor had close ties to Bay Area
Prior to making history as the first woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor got her start in the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office in 1952 when she agreed to work without pay.
New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Half Moon Bay man accused of domestic violence after allegedly hitting partner, breaking her phone
A Half Moon Bay man was arrested on felony domestic violence and other charges Thursday after deputies said he had attacked his partner multiple times and broke her phone.
San Francisco shop owner steps up methods for detecting counterfeit cash
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A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Oakland cafe plans to be community hub to discuss crime prevention
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Car fire burning near Oakland Coliseum produces think black smoke by I-880
Fire crews in Oakland responded to a vehicle fire that was burning near I-880 late Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly October shooting at Oakley party
An 18-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting in Oakley that killed a 16-year-old boy and injured three other people in October, according to police.
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World AIDS Day commemorated at evening vigil in San Jose
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost.
VTA, San Jose announce plans for affordable housing
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Amid vacancies, South Bay landlords offering concessions, free rent
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2 arrested after illegal weapons, drug cache found in South San Jose mobile home
Two men were arrested on felony charges after illegal weapons and drugs, including ecstasy and fentanyl, were found at inside a mobile home in South San Jose, prosecutors said Thursday.
Watch: San Jose road rage incident leaves dog critically injured; suspect arrested
A man involved in a violent road rage incident that severely injured a dog earlier this month in San Jose has been arrested, police announced Wednesday.
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3 teens arrested, weapons found following large gang-related brawl in Santa Rosa
Three teens were arrested and weapons were recovered after police said a large brawl between two rival gangs took place in Santa Rosa on Thursday.
Man arrested following armed robberies, shooting at Vallejo businesses
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Animal rights activist Wayne Hsuing gets 90 days in jail over protests that shut Sonoma farms
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BottleRock promoters to bring Latin music festival to Napa in June
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2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after stabbing, being found with knife
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MacDonald and Duclair score twice, Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night for their first road win this season.
Curry, Thompson come up big as Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
Bruins blank the Sharks to stop 3-game skid
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Brock Purdy focuses on Eagles instead of injury as 49ers return to Philadelphia
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The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles
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2 homeless people killed, another 3 wounded in Las Vegas shooting
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
Ex-correctional officer at Dublin women's prison gets 5 years for sexually abusing inmates
A federal correctional officer has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in California where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
Oakland cafe plans to be community hub to discuss crime prevention
Kinfolx is a coffee shop, wine bar and community space located in downtown Oakland, but like many other businesses they are all dealing with the same issue.
3 teens arrested, weapons found following large gang-related brawl in Santa Rosa
Three teens were arrested and weapons were recovered after police said a large brawl between two rival gangs took place in Santa Rosa on Thursday.
Half Moon Bay man accused of domestic violence after allegedly hitting partner, breaking her phone
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Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
Walmart latest big advertiser to drop Musk's X
Walmart is the latest company to join the glowing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk's beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.
E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Meta shuts down thousands of fake Facebook accounts primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year's election.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
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AIDS victims remembered with sidewalk inscriptions in San Francisco
The sidewalks of San Francisco's Castro District became the site of a sprawling memorial on World AIDS Day.
Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months
An alternative California mental health court has received more than 100 petitions after seven counties began the program in October.
Warm, wet winter may usher in longer allergy season
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E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
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Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
A local privacy group accused Kaiser Permanente of violating state law with its license plate readers.
VTA, San Jose announce plans for affordable housing
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Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor had close ties to Bay Area
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DeSantis-Newsom debate has sudden end, just after Hannity announces extension
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Biden marks Trans Day of Remembrance: "No place for hate in America"
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
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Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
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Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
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"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
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Trash-culture legend John Waters presents sold-out Christmas show at Great American
Pencil-mustached film director, author and revered trash-culture icon John Waters brings his bawdy annual one-man Christmas show to the Great American Music Hall for a sold-out performance Thursday night.
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Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population
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World AIDS Day commemorated in San Jose
On World AIDS Day, a solemn gathering at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in San Jose honored the memory of those lost. Kelsi Thorud reports (12-1-23)
LA police search for apparent serial killer targeting homeless people
Los Angeles police are searching for an apparent serial killer after finding three homeless men killed in three days. Joy Benedict reports.
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Landlords, tenants clash after yearslong eviction moratorium sunsets
Alameda County courts are trying to keep up with an avalanche of tenant eviction cases after a moratorium came to an end this year. Lauren Toms reports. (12-1-23)
South Bay shoe customizer's work to appear on 49ers' feet
Terrell Nievera is master of a most unusual craft and, come Sunday, his handiwork will be seen by millions across the country. Kenny Choi reports. (12-1-23)
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An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Hayward teacher using theater to inspire elementary students to dream big
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
Man behind Kingmakers of Oakland nonprofit opening doors for students of color
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
Santa Rosa Vietnam veteran on a mission to help unhoused military vets
A Vietnam veteran from Santa Rosa has made it his mission to make sure unhoused veterans are not forgotten.
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A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots
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Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.
Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
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