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Will Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation fuel a vengeful retaliation against Trump?

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Should public money be funding political campaigns?

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BONUS: President Trump calls off live execution, here's why

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San Francisco's potential takeover of own power grid could affect rural areas

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San Francisco struggles to eradicate open-air drug markets

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BONUS: As roller coaster deaths pile up, should someone intervene in park safety?

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Sheng Thao's bribery case exposes corruption involving recycling contractor

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SF Sheriff's Department spent millions on overtime while jails hit a 'breaking point'

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BONUS: Guilfoyle is gone, a new press secretary makes an inauspicious debut, and how safe is the White House, really?

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The White House has asked Kimverly Guilfoyle to resign

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Scott Wiener vs. Connie Chan: Who will win over Asian-American voters?

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BONUS: Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's house raises questions, plus San Francisco Mayor says progressive values 'trapped' his city

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Kamala Harris' husband would rather her not run for President

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Democrats will have to fight harder to secure midterm election votes

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BONUS: Holiday shopping trends for 2026, and more

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Newsom stands firm on CA's execution moratorium despite rocky commutation decision

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BONUS: Mall of America targeted for terror, and how Chinese EVs could destroy Detroit

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Democrats compete against one another in local California elections

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San Francisco places limits on Waymo services for Fleet Week festivities

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BONUS: Mind twist: AI leaders ask for regulation, 'which should give us pause,' and should Exxon pay for climate change?

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Trump suggests he would allow Iran to 'take out' LA and San Diego

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Proposed Bay Area transit tax divides residents

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BONUS: US moves from trying to execute Christa Pike to keeping her alive: what should we do next?

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Bernie Sanders visits San Francisco, campaigning for CA billionaire tax

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BONUS: Have we already reached the tipping point with AI?

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Democrats are opposing Trump's taxpayer-funded advertisements

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By vetoing a bill regulating smart glasses, Newsom prevents an "industry standard"

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BONUS: What went wrong in Tennessee's attempted first execution of a woman in 200 years? Plus Hegseth's plans, and get ready for bears

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Becerra versus Hilton debate could impact voting turnout before election

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Trump loses popularity with California republicans

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BONUS: Sen. Eric Schmitt's attempted perjury set-up becomes historic meltdown

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Oakland Police Department 'in better shape than it's been in decades'

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United States introduces lower fuel economy standards

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BONUS: Investigation as Trump spends more than $1M in taxpayer dollars to promote his own leadership

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Some familiar headlines found in a 76 year old time capsule

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Debate around proposed California Billionaire Tax is heated...and expensive

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Governor Newsom has plans to rename a Fremont State park

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Willie Brown is all for more Waymos on the streets of San Francisco

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California clears Paramount and Warner Brothers merger amid Paramount threat

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BONUS: 'Privacy is more and more threatened:' What's the limit on public surveillance?

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Are automated license plate readers an invasion of privacy?

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California voters are underwhelmed with the early presidential field

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BONUS: Why are we in love with 'Choosing Texas?' Longest-running No. 1 ever tells a story about music, and about the US

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California high-speed rail's newest setback is where to build Merced station

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Newsom signs a number of bills targeting data centers

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BONUS: Media war heats up between Trump and America's largest networks

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Bay Area Transit are in need of funding and this could affect drivers

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George Lucas' new museum could have opened in San Francisco. What happened?

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BONUS: The media strikes back with lawsuit threat after Trump blocks unflattering orgs from White House

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Newsom proposes 'kill switch' for AI amid intensifying fears of its power

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Newsom's pledge to defer campaign over Kamala Harris has questionable motive

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Becerra is 'playing it safe' in CA gubernatorial race

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BONUS: The Fed raises interest rates, what that means, plus everything to watch this fall

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Richmond residents are pushing back on data centers coming to their city

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California continues to suffer from high poverty rates

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BONUS: Home heating costs to go up $1030 this winter

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California high-speed rail consultants spent over $600K on unallowable expenses

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San Francisco's biggest annual conference, Dreamforce, is back

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Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom in standstill over potential presidential race

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Newsom's run for President depends on whether Kamala Harris joins the race

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BONUS: How AI data center concerns could sway the midterms

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Lawmakers grapple with how to regulate AI as tech leaders continue to raise alarms

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Some are skeptical of Trump's promised $5,000 for a Republican win in Congress

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Lurie looks to tackle SF's 'rent emergency'

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CA Republicans are distancing themselves from the GOP midterm convention

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Goodbye DMV? A deeper look into Steve Hilton's latest campaign pledge

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BONUS: Apple introduces new foldable phone as Gen Z embraces everything 'dumb' and 'vintage'

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Populist Silicon Valley congressman Ro Khanna considers presidential run

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BART Police asking to use drones to surveil parking lots and facilities

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BONUS: 'We've got a very big problem:' Why the door is locked on employment for so many

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Public opposition to California data centers is key issue in upcoming midterms

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How will Governor Nesom's relationship to California affect his presidential candidacy

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Governor Newsom's Southern tour could be his ticket to swing more votes

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Are California drivers bearing the cost of Newsom's security?

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BONUS: King Charles' underwear, Netflix hits and Trump talks: Are betting markets out of control?

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Gavin Newsom's trip to the South aims to sway Democrats

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Governor Newsom faces decisions on new state bills

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BONUS: Will souring relationship with the US force Canada to trade with China?

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Who will take responsibility for California wildfire victim payouts?

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Trump warns opponents as lawmakers pass bills to regulate data centers

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BONUS: The government just predicted the future of your job, plus Trump threatens Chicago and is fair food too pricey?

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Program aimed at combating crime in SF seems to be working in some areas

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Governor Newsom's utility wildfire liability plan rejected by state lawmakers

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BONUS: Lake Ontario becomes a political flashpoint

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Lurie is questioning how funds are being spent on homelessness in SF

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49ers owner Jed York's arrest came as a 'shock' to many

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San Francisco Democratic Party says 'no' to billionaire tax

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BONUS: Dark matter and new exo-planets are the focus of new NASA telescope; plus, Flock controversy, and imported beef lands Trump in trouble with GOP

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Why tourist numbers in San Francisco have not regenerated since COVID

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Why aren't host cities getting a cut from large sporting events?

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Gas prices are near all times high and could keep rising

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Newsom's Sacramento estate is now for sale

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BONUS: Target boycott urged by American Federation of Teachers

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State legislators oppose parts of Newsom's plan to alter wildfire liability laws

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Exploring the possible repercussions of 49ers owner Jed York's arrest

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BONUS: 'We're back in a trade war:' Hockey sticks, alcohol, more, hit with Trump tariffs on Canada

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Pelosi faces pushback from prominent Democratic women after condemning Wiener

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The split over democratic mainstream and progressive candidates

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BONUS: US national debt doubles in a year, with payments costing more than Medicaid

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A look at spending in California's 14th Congressional District race