What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
San Jose to implement new Daylighting road safety improvements in phases
The new law will require vehicles to park at least 20 feet away from the approaching side of all crosswalks.
Biden postpones California event creating new national monuments protecting tribal lands
President Joe Biden was in Southern California to announce the creation of two new national monuments honoring tribal lands. The event has since been postponed.
Ontario premier jokes Canada should buy Minnesota, Alaska
In response to President-elect Donald Trump's comments that Canada should become part of the United States, Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested Canada should instead buy Minnesota and Alaska.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
San Francisco prepares to welcome a new mayor
San Francisco is set to swear in a new mayor on Wednesday. Civic Center Plaza is buzzing with activity, covering the ground with flooring and building a riser, as the city prepares to swear in Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Wednesday.
Judge denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday moved to indefinitely postpone this week’s sentencing in his hush money case as he appeals a ruling that upheld the verdict and put him on course to be the first president to take office convicted of crimes.
Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Excitement, expectations as SF prepares to inaugurate Mayor-elect Lurie
Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change. Festivities including a night market and a banquet with Asian leaders and community members will be held in Chinatown.
What happens during a presidential funeral and a look back at past funerals
A presidential funeral in the United States is a carefully orchestrated event, blending solemn traditions and heartfelt tributes.
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker: What to know
Republican Mike Johnson has won re-election to House speakership on first-round voting.
Biden gives 2nd-highest civilian award to Liz Cheney, Jan. 6 congressional panel leaders
President Joe Biden bestowed the second highest civilian award on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, who led the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Jimmy Carter dies: California reacts to 39th president's death
Politicians, voters, and residents across California were remembering the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter on Sunday, after news of the 39th president's death spread across the world.
Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day
After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.
Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report
The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hospitalized after falling from horse
The governor of Nebraska was bucked off a new horse Sunday and is hospitalized.
Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.