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Two San Francisco supervisors debate for one spot in the state senate. Chris Siebert, Lavay Smith and the classic San Francisco band Red Hot Skillet…

Homeowners Tom Carroll and Hermine Ricketts held a ceremonial planting of vegetables in their garden on Monday. The Village of Miami Shores had prohibited front-yard gardens, but the Florida Legislature passed a law that assures such gardens' legality.

After 6-Year Battle, Florida Couple Wins The Right To Plant Veggies In Front Yard

A 2013 zoning ordinance threatened Hermine Ricketts with a $50 fine each day for the garden she had tended for years. So she pulled it up — and got a lawyer.

6/2: Debate for state senate

Two San Francisco supervisors debate for one spot in the state senate. Chris Siebert, Lavay Smith and the classic San Francisco band Red Hot Skillet…

Almanac ~ Friday, 6/3/16

155th day of 2016, 211 days remainSunrise: 5:49amSunset: 8:28pm, giving us 14 hours & 39 minutes of daylight todayMoonrise: 4:56am, 7% visible, waning…

French presidential candidate Francois Fillon paid his wife, Penelope, about $900,000 of taxpayer money over a 15-year period, according to the satirical newspaper <em>Le Canard Enchaine.</em>

In France, 2 Top Presidential Candidates Accused Of Misconduct

Conservative candidate Francois Fillon and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen are both accused of misusing public funds. Fillon allegedly hired his wife for what was essentially a sham position.

The European Union's highest court on Friday ordered Poland to reverse a law that removed nearly a third of the nation's Supreme Court judges, and to reinstate those who were dismissed.

Top EU Court Blocks Polish Supreme Court Law Forcing Judges To Retire

Since going into effect in July, nearly a third of Poland's judges have been ousted. Friday's ruling orders officials to reinstate justices and raise the mandatory retirement age from 65 back to 70.

Top Republican Lawmakers Shift Priorities To Overhauling Tax Code

Republicans are feeling pressure to deliver the first overhaul of the federal tax code in more than 30 years after the collapse of the long-promised dismantling of the Affordable Care Act.

Weekend Go-Tos for January 6, 2017

It’s going to be wet and stormy in the Bay Area this weekend. We have a few recommendations on special events happening, rain or shine.Tonight through…

KALW Almanac: Fri. Jan. 6, 2017

Today Friday, 6th of January of 2017 is the sixth day of the year. There are 359 days remaining until the end of 2017. The sun will rise in San Francisco…

Even More Great Albums By Women Outside Of The Top 150

NPR Music recently released a top-ranking list of 150 albums by women. NPR's Noel King chats with Jill Sternheimer of the Lincoln Center and NPR's Paula Mejia who had some of tough decisions.

Also: A fire is still burning on an oil tanker off China; President Trump will discuss immigration with senators today; and a man who's stolen buses and trains will receive mental health treatment.

Also: A small fire breaks out at Trump Tower, injuring two people; a female BBC journalist quits over significantly lower wages than male peers; and it was World No Pants Subway Ride Day on Sunday.

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