Rep. Jackie Speier
Congresswoman Speier Acknowledges She Is Target Of Online Threats
San Francisco and Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier said she’s known about a Secret Service and Capitol Police investigation into lewd online postings threatening her and President Obama.
Records: Army Allowed Santa Cruz Police Shooter To Resign
Records show the Army commander of a former soldier who gunned down two California police detectives had allowed him to resign from the military instead of face a court-martial when he was twice accused of rape.
South City Gun Buyback Pulls 250 Weapons Out Of Circulation
A gun buyback that took place in San Mateo County on Saturday has been deemed a success by one of its organizers, Rep. Jackie Speier.
Dropped Rape Cases Against Santa Cruz Gunman Highlight Military Issues
An Army official said this week there was not enough evidence to proceed with a rape prosecution against the man who killed two Santa Cruz police officers, fueling the debate over how the military investigates sex crimes.
Military Questioned Over Dropped Rape Case Against Santa Cruz Gunman
Sen. Barbara Boxer questioned Wednesday whether the military erred when it dropped rape charges and discharged a soldier who later shot and killed two police detectives in Santa Cruz.
Rep. Speier Wants Probe Into Dropped Charges Against Santa Cruz Cop Killer
A Peninsula congresswoman has called for an investigation into the Army’s dropped rape charges against a man who shot and killed two Santa Cruz police officers.
Veterans Complain Of Huge Backlog At Oakland VA Office
Many veterans who attended Monday’s meeting said they have been waiting months and sometimes even years for decisions.
Women’s Health Forum At SFSU Focuses On Access To Contraceptives
A women’s health forum held Thursday at San Francisco State University focused on the timely topic of access to contraceptives. Advocates equated the recent debates on the issue to watching a battle won 50 years ago being waged again.
SFO Kicks Off Program To Help Detect, Stop Human Trafficking
Airline officials at San Francisco International Airport are becoming the first in the nation to undergo specialized training to better spot human trafficking.
California Pipeline Safety Legislation Lands On Governor’s Desk
The California legislature has passed a bill to require Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and other utilities to install remote-controlled automatic shut-off valves on gas transmission lines.


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