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September 26, 2020

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs continues push to oust Pelosi in Twitter video

Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs is continuing his push to oust Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi using a short Twitter video calling on her to "vacate the chair."

September 26, 2020

Justice Dept. calls on SF to end 'draconian' coronavirus rules for houses of worship

The Justice Department on Friday called on San Francisco Mayor London Breed to increase the allowable capacity in houses of worship, accusing the city of impeding on “religious freedom” amid the coronavirus.

September 25, 2020

San Francisco neighborhood sees 100% increase in burglaries during pandemic

San Francisco is seeing a sharp uptick in burglaries, according to police data, with some neighborhoods experiencing nearly double the number of break-ins reported last year. 

September 24, 2020

Dianne Feinstein’s husband named in audit of 'unfair' University of California admissions

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s husband has been named in connection with a University of California admissions audit that found wealthy and connected kids were given preference over more qualified applicants, according to local reports.

September 21, 2020

SF archbishop calls COVID church rules a 'mockery' at protest

The Catholic archbishop of San Francisco on Sunday criticized why indoor retail shops are open but not houses of worship during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.

September 18, 2020

California town invites Erica Kious to open new salon after Nancy Pelosi controversy

A top official in Placer County, Calif. sent a letter to San Francisco salon owner Erica Kious inviting her to open a salon there, after the owner was forced to shut her doors following a controversy with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

September 13, 2020

Major US city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote, could others follow suit?

San Franciscans will cast their ballots in November to decide whether 16-year-olds can vote in local elections.

September 11, 2020

Seattle, San Francisco opening shelters for homeless to get relief from unhealthy air amid wildfires

Wildfires burning up and down the west coast have led to extremely unhealthy air quality, prompting some cities to erect emergency shelters to shield homeless people. 

September 9, 2020

Pelosi’s San Francisco salon going out of business, owner describes receiving 'nothing but negativity'

San Francisco hair salon owner Erica Kious is shutting her doors for good after controversy over a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week destroyed her business, she told “Tucker Carlson Tonight" Wednesday.

September 9, 2020

Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled to speak at San Francisco State University, Jewish groups condemn invitation

A Palestinian woman who played a part in the hijackings of two airplanes has been invited to speak at San Francisco State University later this month, drawing condemnation from Jewish groups.