California judges say they're underpaid, new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions
California judges make a good living. They earn at least $240,000 and can count on a raise just about every year, a requirement that’s written into state law.
California judges make a good living. They earn at least $240,000 and can count on a raise just about every year, a requirement that’s written into state law.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.
First poll results on Hegseth, Gabbard, and key Trump Cabinet picks
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to select nominees for his new administration, some Americans have their doubts about his choices, a new poll finds.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle? A look at Trump's new pick for ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and media personality, is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and media personality, is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Alameda County registrar Tim Dupuis faces scrutiny
On the day the Alameda County Board of Supervisors accepted the certified election results for candidates and measures from the Registrar of Voters, the head of the registrar faced scrutiny from emboldened residents.
On the day the Alameda County Board of Supervisors accepted the certified election results for candidates and measures from the Registrar of Voters, the head of the registrar faced scrutiny from emboldened residents.
List: New California laws going into effect in 2025
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was walking out of a luncheon on Tuesday when he tripped and fell.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Santa Clara vice mayor resigns after jury finds him guilty of perjury over leaked report
Santa Clara city councilman Anthony Becker has resigned from his position after serving the city for the past four years.
Santa Clara city councilman Anthony Becker has resigned from his position after serving the city for the past four years.
House shuts down efforts to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
The House has shut down Democrats’ efforts to release the long-awaited ethics report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans and strategy for working with Republican-controlled Congress
San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January.
San Jose's former mayor, Sam Liccardo, is set to take the congressional seat soon to be vacated by longtime Congresswoman Anna Eshoo in January.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Final House race called: See the official balance of power results
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
The balance of power is set: Democrat Adam Gray captured California’s 13th Congressional District, unseating Republican Rep. John Duarte in the final House race to be called.
Santa Clara County allocates $5 million, prepares for Trump immigration policies
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.
More than 40% of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the United States.
San Mateo County supervisors vote to approve placing amendment change on ballot
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to hold a Special Election Mar. 4 to allow voters to decide if the county charter should be changed to give supervisors the power to remove, for cause, a sitting sheriff. The act could be the next step in attempts at Sheriff Christian Corpus' ouster.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to hold a Special Election Mar. 4 to allow voters to decide if the county charter should be changed to give supervisors the power to remove, for cause, a sitting sheriff. The act could be the next step in attempts at Sheriff Christian Corpus' ouster.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie plans to take $1 annual salary
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has announced that he will forgo the six-figure salary of his new position and take just $1 a year.
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie has announced that he will forgo the six-figure salary of his new position and take just $1 a year.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
State lawmakers begin quest to 'Trump-proof' California
A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.
A special legislative session got underway in Sacramento on Monday in an effort to 'Trump-proof" California.