Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent

Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.

Radio host Larry Elder files lawsuit over California governor recall election ballot

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by California election officials to block him from running in the state’s Sept. 14 recall election, saying he’s the target of political “shenanigans” by Sacramento Democrats.

Funding for the homeless, affordable housing key components of Newsom's state comeback plan

California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the state's homelessness crisis from the city of Sebastopol in Sonoma County on Monday, where he signed a $12 billion bill for homeless funding.  

Attorney General Garland formally prohibits seizure of reporters' records

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday formally prohibited federal prosecutors from seizing the records of journalists in leak investigations, with limited exceptions, reversing years of department policy. 

Larry Elder not listed on California recall candidate roster

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder wasn't on the list released by the Secretary of State of candidates who met the requirements to be placed on the Sept. 14 ballot.

California cuts the number of exams required to earn teaching credential

California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.

California recall candidates dispute portions of official list

The official list of who's running in California's recall election of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom remained unsettled Sunday, with talk radio host Larry Elder maintaining he should be included and state officials giving no details as to why he wasn't.

3rd SoCal venue cancels Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene rally

Three event venues in Southern California have now canceled plans for a Saturday night rally by Republican House Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

California becomes the first state to implement a guaranteed income program

California lawmakers approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the nation Thursday, aimed at providing monthly cash payments to low-income young adults who've recently left foster care and pregnant people out of poverty.

Automated solar permitting tool launches in select Bay Area cities

Automated solar permitting systems such as the SolarAPP+ program aim to cut permitting costs for Californians and reduce the time it takes to begin installation, increasing the incentive to switch to solar energy.

Wildfire outlook continues to worsen for Western US

The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.

Biden welcomes German Chancellor Merkel on her farewell visit to US

President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.

Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments

Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.

Senate Democrats announce $3.5 trillion budget agreement

Senate Democrats announced Tuesday that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade. 

Faulconer calls for 'war footing' to fight California fires

Republican candidate for governor Kevin Faulconer says California needs to approach worsening wildfires with "war footing." 

Radio host Larry Elder enters California recall election

Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder entered California’s Sept. 14 recall election on Monday, bringing a well-known voice on the political right to a muddled Republican field trying to oust first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill

Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, forcing a dramatic new showdown over voting rights in America. 

Judge denies Gov. Newsom's request to have his political affiliation on recall ballot

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election in September, will not be allowed to have his political party affiliation next to his name on the ballot after being denied by a state Superior Court judge on Monday.