LA-area loses US House seat in new California political maps

New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections.

California cannabis industry says it's been pushed to 'breaking point'

Several of the California's leading cannabis companies have banded together to direct a dire warning to Governor Gavin Newsom this week. In a letter sent to the governor’s office and leaders of the state legislature, business leaders warned that the state’s legal cannabis industry is on the verge of collapse.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

Republicans struggle with 3 simple words: 'Joe Biden won'

They are just three little words, but they have become nearly impossible for many Republicans to say: “Joe Biden won.” It's a measure of election denialism within the Republican Party.

Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says

According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.

Newsom highlights $1B statewide cleanup plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom picked up litter and painted over graffiti in Los Angeles to highlight California’s $1.1 billion initiative to clean areas near highways, roads and other public spaces.

Amid drought, California advances new reservoir project

What could be California's first major new reservoir in decades has cleared a key regulatory hurdle. The California Water Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of the feasability of the Sites Reservoir project.

US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default

Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.

House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe

The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.

Leaders celebrate $4.5 billion in federal infrastructure funds for local transit

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in San Francisco Saturday morning, alongside Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Bay Area transit leaders, to celebrate the nation's new infrastructure law. 

Newsom wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state. Newsom's proposal is similar to a Texas law that outlaws abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Fremont police investigating stabbing
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One suspect is in custody, Fremont police say, following the stabbing overnight.

Community celebrates life of Wilma Chan at memorial

More than a month after Wilma Chan’s death, a memorial was held Wednesday to remember the legacy that she left behind.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.

Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border

President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.

Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company

The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.

Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.

Chris Cuomo, fired CNN anchor, quits SiriusXM radio show

“So, right now, I have to take a step back and focus on what comes next,” Chris Cuomo posted on Instagram. “That means I will no longer be doing my SiriusXM radio show.”