California environmentalists blast federal oil lease sale
The seven parcels put up for bid by the Bureau of Land Management encompass more than 4,100 acres in Kern County.
The seven parcels put up for bid by the Bureau of Land Management encompass more than 4,100 acres in Kern County.
US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran
The flight of the two massive B-52H Stratofortress bombers was designed to underscore America's continuing commitment to the Middle East
The flight of the two massive B-52H Stratofortress bombers was designed to underscore America's continuing commitment to the Middle East
Trump announces Morocco to normalize ties with Israel, 4th country to do so in Arab-Israeli peace push
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
Newsom taps new head of powerful California air board
Liane Randolph, 55, will begin the job in January.
Liane Randolph, 55, will begin the job in January.
Biden's COVID-19 plan includes mask mandate for interstate travel on planes, trains and buses
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
City of Fremont swears in its first Black councilmember
The City of Fremont made history Tuesday night swearing in its first-ever African American on the city council in the city's 64-year history. It’s also the first time the city council is majority women and majority people of color.
The City of Fremont made history Tuesday night swearing in its first-ever African American on the city council in the city's 64-year history. It’s also the first time the city council is majority women and majority people of color.
San Francisco nixes cigarette smoking ban in apartments
Supervisors rejected a cigarette smoking ban in San Francisco apartments a week after approving the proposal.
Supervisors rejected a cigarette smoking ban in San Francisco apartments a week after approving the proposal.
Does Trump have the power to pardon himself?
Legal experts are divided on an inherently ambiguous question that was left vague by the Founding Fathers and has never had to be definitively resolved in court.
Legal experts are divided on an inherently ambiguous question that was left vague by the Founding Fathers and has never had to be definitively resolved in court.
Supreme Court rejects Republican effort to overturn 2020 election results in Pennsylvania
Supreme Court rejects Republican bid to reverse certification of Biden victory in Pennsylvania.
Supreme Court rejects Republican bid to reverse certification of Biden victory in Pennsylvania.
Georgia runoff election: Candidate debates empty podium
A candidate in the Georgia runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat debated an empty podium when his opponent declined an invitation to the debate.
A candidate in the Georgia runoff election for a U.S. Senate seat debated an empty podium when his opponent declined an invitation to the debate.
AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
US fully restores protections for DACA applicants
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.
Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Inauguration planners rethink how to party in age of virus
While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration days.
Trump presses Georgia governor to help subvert election
The race in Georgia was certified for President-elect Joe Biden and affirmed by the state's Republican election officials as a fairly conducted and counted vote
The race in Georgia was certified for President-elect Joe Biden and affirmed by the state's Republican election officials as a fairly conducted and counted vote
Latino caucus urges Gov. Newsom to prioritize vaccine for farmworkers
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
Former legislative aide accuses California lawmaker of rape
It's at least the sixth woman to accuse Calif. Assemblyman Bill Brough of sexual assault or harassment in the past decade.
It's at least the sixth woman to accuse Calif. Assemblyman Bill Brough of sexual assault or harassment in the past decade.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
Trump aide banned from Justice after trying to get case info
Heidi Stirrup was told to leave after top Justice officials learned of her efforts to collect insider information about ongoing cases and the department’s work on election fraud.
Heidi Stirrup was told to leave after top Justice officials learned of her efforts to collect insider information about ongoing cases and the department’s work on election fraud.