Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price concedes after recall passes
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price conceded Monday after an overwhelming majority of voters supported her ousting.
San Jose police shoot suspect they say threatened officers with knife
Officers were called out on Sunday about 7:45 p.m. to the area near S. First and Sutter streets to help out with a "family disturbance involving a weapon."
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Trump's cabinet: Who he's picked so far and which positions remain open
President-elect Donald Trump continued his cabinet announcements this weekend with the naming of oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary.
Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Trump's cabinet picks and key appointments so far, and those still in the running
With the president-elect adding more cabinet members to his administration, here’s a look at the spots he still needs to fill and who are candidates for those roles.
Oakland Councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in supervisor District 5 race
Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas is narrowly ahead in the race for the District 5 seat on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, according to the latest results released by the county late Friday afternoon.
Californians at crossroads in dealing with new Trump administration
The top Republican in California's State Assembly said Friday that he is reaching out to President-elect Donald Trump, asking him to partner with California when he assumes office in January 2025.
Defiant Alameda County DA Pamela Price not conceding despite recall
In a defiant email sent to supporters, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said she's refusing to concede after being recalled from office. She says she'll wait until all votes are counted.
Pete Hegseth was flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat,' AP reports
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, was flagged by a fellow service member as a potential “Insider Threat" over a tattoo linked to far-right groups, AP reports.
Kamala Harris for California governor? Poll shows she would have good advantage
The survey, conducted by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and the LA Times, included 4,838 participants.