California Senate plans outside investigation on harassment
The California Senate announced Monday that it has hired a law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations as pressure builds for lawmakers to deal more aggressively with what hundreds of women working in and around the Capitol describe as a culture of sexual intimidation.
The California Senate announced Monday that it has hired a law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations as pressure builds for lawmakers to deal more aggressively with what hundreds of women working in and around the Capitol describe as a culture of sexual intimidation.
Judge unlikely to halt Trump administration's end to health insurance subsidies
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco indicated today that he is unlikely to block plans by the administration of President Donald Trump to end health-insurance subsidies.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) A federal judge in San Francisco indicated today that he is unlikely to block plans by the administration of President Donald Trump to end health-insurance subsidies.
Georgia girl, 7, invited to White House after writing letter to President Trump
A letter from a 7-year-old girl from Dalton, Georgia made it's way to the White House, and now she has an invitation from President Donald Trump to stop by for a visit.
A letter from a 7-year-old girl from Dalton, Georgia made it's way to the White House, and now she has an invitation from President Donald Trump to stop by for a visit.
Trump launches petition to stand for national anthem
President Trump launched a petition to stand for the national anthem.
President Trump launched a petition to stand for the national anthem.
Bannon faults George W. Bush for 'destructive' presidency
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon wants to oust Republican senators he feels are disloyal to President Donald Trump. But in California on Friday, he's in a state that Trump lost by over 4 million votes and where Republicans have become largely irrelevant in state politics.
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon wants to oust Republican senators he feels are disloyal to President Donald Trump. But in California on Friday, he's in a state that Trump lost by over 4 million votes and where Republicans have become largely irrelevant in state politics.
Pelosi says she must retain leadership position so a woman is at table
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Friday she must retain her leadership position in Congress so there is a woman at the table when key decisions are made. After more than a decade leading House Democrats, Pelosi has faced demands from some lawmakers for leadership changes, particularly after Democrats failed to win back House control last year. A fellow Californian and...
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Friday she must retain her leadership position in Congress so there is a woman at the table when key decisions are made. After more than a decade leading House Democrats, Pelosi has faced demands from some lawmakers for leadership changes, particularly after Democrats failed to win back House control last year. A fellow Californian and...
Prototypes of Trump's border wall take shape in San Diego
The last two of eight prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall took shape Thursday at a construction site in San Diego.
The last two of eight prototypes for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall took shape Thursday at a construction site in San Diego.
Senate backs $4 trillion GOP budget in step forward for Trump tax revamp
Republicans on Thursday muscled a $4 trillion budget through the Senate in a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promise of "massive tax cuts and reform."
Republicans on Thursday muscled a $4 trillion budget through the Senate in a major step forward for President Donald Trump's ambitious promise of "massive tax cuts and reform."
Trump has no plans now to visit wine country fire damage
President Donald Trump, who has made four visits to hurricane zones in recent weeks, isn’t rushing to survey the damage from California’s wildfires.
President Donald Trump, who has made four visits to hurricane zones in recent weeks, isn’t rushing to survey the damage from California’s wildfires.
Sessions defends Comey firing, dodges questions on Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions strongly defended President Donald Trump's firing of James Comey, but at a Senate hearing Wednesday repeatedly declined to discuss private conversations with the president about the dismissal, frustrating Democratic lawmakers who wanted to link the firing of the FBI director to a broader inquiry into Russian election meddling.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions strongly defended President Donald Trump's firing of James Comey, but at a Senate hearing Wednesday repeatedly declined to discuss private conversations with the president about the dismissal, frustrating Democratic lawmakers who wanted to link the firing of the FBI director to a broader inquiry into Russian election meddling.
Oakland: City, county to turn vacant properties into affordable housing
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector Henry Levy said today that they have teamed with the non-profit Hello Housing to transform 26 vacant properties into permanently affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector Henry Levy said today that they have teamed with the non-profit Hello Housing to transform 26 vacant properties into permanently affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
US Rep: Trump says fallen soldier knew what he signed up for
President Donald Trump told the widow of a soldier killed in an ambush in Niger that her husband "knew what he signed up for," according to a Florida congresswoman who says she heard part of the conversation on speakerphone.
President Donald Trump told the widow of a soldier killed in an ambush in Niger that her husband "knew what he signed up for," according to a Florida congresswoman who says she heard part of the conversation on speakerphone.
Federal judge blocks President Trump's latest travel ban
A federal judge in Hawaii blocked the Trump administration Tuesday from enforcing its latest travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect.
A federal judge in Hawaii blocked the Trump administration Tuesday from enforcing its latest travel ban, just hours before it was set to take effect.
Senators reach deal on resuming payments to health insurers
Key senators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. Insurers had warned that unless the money is quickly restored, premiums will go up.
Key senators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. Insurers had warned that unless the money is quickly restored, premiums will go up.
Women in California Capitol speak out against sexual harassment
Women lawmakers, lobbyists and staffers in California's Capitol are encouraging each other to share stories of sexual harassment in the workplace in an effort to show its pervasiveness and to ensure more men stand up against it.
Women lawmakers, lobbyists and staffers in California's Capitol are encouraging each other to share stories of sexual harassment in the workplace in an effort to show its pervasiveness and to ensure more men stand up against it.
California to get gender-neutral option on driver's licenses
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a measure allowing Californians to identify their gender as "non-binary" on driver's licenses if they don't identify solely as male or female, the latest effort by California to ease barriers for LGBT people.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a measure allowing Californians to identify their gender as "non-binary" on driver's licenses if they don't identify solely as male or female, the latest effort by California to ease barriers for LGBT people.
Trump campaign faces subpoena in sexual assault lawsuit, calls allegation 'fake news'
President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been subpoenaed for records related to past sexual assault allegations against Trump -- charges the president on Monday dismissed as "made-up stuff."
President Donald Trump's presidential campaign has been subpoenaed for records related to past sexual assault allegations against Trump -- charges the president on Monday dismissed as "made-up stuff."
Hustler founder offers $10 million for dirt leading to Trump impeachment
(FOX NEWS) - Hustler founder Larry Flynt is running a full-page ad in Sunday’s Washington Post offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the impeachment of President Trump, Fox Business reports.
(FOX NEWS) - Hustler founder Larry Flynt is running a full-page ad in Sunday’s Washington Post offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the impeachment of President Trump, Fox Business reports.
Trump's blow to 'Obamacare' jolts health consumers, politics
President Donald Trump's abrupt move to cut off federal payments to insurers jolted America's health care and political worlds alike on Friday, threatening to boost premiums for millions, disrupt insurance markets and shove Republicans into a renewed civil war over their efforts to shred "Obamacare."
President Donald Trump's abrupt move to cut off federal payments to insurers jolted America's health care and political worlds alike on Friday, threatening to boost premiums for millions, disrupt insurance markets and shove Republicans into a renewed civil war over their efforts to shred "Obamacare."
California makes the first year of community college free
The first year of community college will be free for thousands of California students under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
The first year of community college will be free for thousands of California students under a bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.