California's First Dog, Sutter, dies
"It's a sad day for all who loved Sutter," wrote California Governor Jerry Brown's Deputy Press Secretary Deborah Hoffman on Friday.
"It's a sad day for all who loved Sutter," wrote California Governor Jerry Brown's Deputy Press Secretary Deborah Hoffman on Friday.
What it means if Trump names China a currency manipulator
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to name China a currency manipulator on his first day in the White House.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to name China a currency manipulator on his first day in the White House.
Obama orders sanctions against Russia for election hacking
President Obama has ordered sanctions against Russian officials and the country's intelligence services in response to election hacking.
President Obama has ordered sanctions against Russian officials and the country's intelligence services in response to election hacking.
Hacking retaliation targets Russian diplomats
The Obama Administration levied sanctions against Russia for alleged cyber hacking during the presidential election. Jesse Gary reports.
The Obama Administration levied sanctions against Russia for alleged cyber hacking during the presidential election. Jesse Gary reports.
In parting shot, Kerry tears into Israel over settlements
Secretary of State John Kerry tore into Israel on Wednesday for settlement-building, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dragging Israel away from democracy and forcefully rejecting the notion that America had abandoned Israel with a controversial U.N. vote.
Secretary of State John Kerry tore into Israel on Wednesday for settlement-building, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dragging Israel away from democracy and forcefully rejecting the notion that America had abandoned Israel with a controversial U.N. vote.
Gov. Brown names 2 advisors to CPUC from his administration
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the appointments of two senior advisors from his administration to six-year terms on the California Public Utilities Commission today.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the appointments of two senior advisors from his administration to six-year terms on the California Public Utilities Commission today.
NY AG: Trump can't dissolve foundation during investigation
Donald Trump cannot move ahead with his plan to dismantle his charitable foundation because state prosecutors are probing whether the president-elect personally benefited from its spending, the New York attorney general's office said Tuesday.
Donald Trump cannot move ahead with his plan to dismantle his charitable foundation because state prosecutors are probing whether the president-elect personally benefited from its spending, the New York attorney general's office said Tuesday.
At Pearl Harbor, US and Japan seek absolution from the war
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- In a historic pilgrimage, the leaders of Japan and the United States took to the hallowed waters of Pearl Harbor on Tuesday to prove that even the bitterest enemies can become allies. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did not apologize, but conceded Japan "must never repeat the horrors of war again."
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- In a historic pilgrimage, the leaders of Japan and the United States took to the hallowed waters of Pearl Harbor on Tuesday to prove that even the bitterest enemies can become allies. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did not apologize, but conceded Japan "must never repeat the horrors of war again."
Despite scandalized police department, Oakland Mayor Schaaf says violent crime down about 5%
Homicides have increased in most large American cities this year but Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said today she's pleased that overall crime in her city, including homicide, has decreased even though its Police Department has been racked by scandals.
Homicides have increased in most large American cities this year but Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said today she's pleased that overall crime in her city, including homicide, has decreased even though its Police Department has been racked by scandals.
Obama: I could have won if I could run for POTUS again
In a recent interview, President Obama said he could have been elected to a third term if such a bid were constitutional.
In a recent interview, President Obama said he could have been elected to a third term if such a bid were constitutional.
New law aims to prevent distracted driving
A new law aimed at preventing distracted driving goes into effect Jan. 1.
A new law aimed at preventing distracted driving goes into effect Jan. 1.
Trump says he's closing foundation, but Democrats want more
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that's not enough and is calling for the billionaire businessman to put his assets in a blind trust.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that's not enough and is calling for the billionaire businessman to put his assets in a blind trust.
Pipeline uncertainty illustrates broader concerns for tribes
For hundreds of protesters, it was cause to cheer when the Obama administration this month declined to issue an easement for the Dakota Access pipeline's final segment. But that elation was dampened by the uncertainty of what comes next: a Donald Trump-led White House that might be far less attuned to issues affecting Native Americans.
For hundreds of protesters, it was cause to cheer when the Obama administration this month declined to issue an easement for the Dakota Access pipeline's final segment. But that elation was dampened by the uncertainty of what comes next: a Donald Trump-led White House that might be far less attuned to issues affecting Native Americans.
Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel has all sides on edge
If President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama's approach to Israel, he might have found his man to deliver that message in David Friedman, his pick for U.S. ambassador.
If President-elect Donald Trump wanted to show he planned to obliterate President Barack Obama's approach to Israel, he might have found his man to deliver that message in David Friedman, his pick for U.S. ambassador.
Gingrich on Trump tweets: ‘Get used to it'
President-elect Donald Trump is back to work this week and he may announce more Cabinet appointment as we learn more about how a Trump Administration may operate after next month’s inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump is back to work this week and he may announce more Cabinet appointment as we learn more about how a Trump Administration may operate after next month’s inauguration.
Michelle Obama offers empowering example for girls
Healthy food and plenty of exercise. The challenges military families face. Education for girls around the globe.
Healthy food and plenty of exercise. The challenges military families face. Education for girls around the globe.
CA Supreme Court says workers must be given full rest breaks with no on-call duty
The California Supreme Court ruled in San Francisco today that workers who have 10-minute rest breaks must be given a full break from the job with no on-call duty.
The California Supreme Court ruled in San Francisco today that workers who have 10-minute rest breaks must be given a full break from the job with no on-call duty.
Obama scraps registry for some immigrant men, mostly Muslims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Thursday officially scrapped the last vestiges of a U.S. registration system for Muslim immigrants. If President-elect Donald Trump now wants to introduce an expanded version of the program, he will have to start from scratch.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Thursday officially scrapped the last vestiges of a U.S. registration system for Muslim immigrants. If President-elect Donald Trump now wants to introduce an expanded version of the program, he will have to start from scratch.
Trump: US must 'greatly strengthen' nuclear capability
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to "greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability" until the rest of the world "comes to its senses" regarding nuclear weapons.
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to "greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability" until the rest of the world "comes to its senses" regarding nuclear weapons.
Emergency managers charged over Flint's lead-tainted water
A criminal investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water turned to former key officials at City Hall on Tuesday as Michigan's attorney general announced charges against four people accused of keeping residents on a contaminated system that caused the crisis.
A criminal investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water turned to former key officials at City Hall on Tuesday as Michigan's attorney general announced charges against four people accused of keeping residents on a contaminated system that caused the crisis.