Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to leave Congress
The California Republican, voted out of office in early October, said he will resign at the end of the month, explaining in a video on X, formerly…
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Tensions rise over call for ceasefire resolution during City Council meeting
Emotions were running high Tuesday night as citizens attending a Berkeley City Council meeting demanded the body adopt a ceasefire resolution for the…
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Defense to call witnesses in trial of man accused of attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer
Prosecutors say David DePape bludgeoned Paul Pelosi in the early hours of Oct. 28, 2022, just days before the midterm elections, and that he had…
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Biden wants to show he’s focused on Asia-Pacific, while dealing with Russia-Ukraine and Mideast wars
Biden’s highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday is the main event of his four-day visit to San Francisco, where…
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Activists march across San Francisco protesting APEC
Activists are protesting corporate profits, environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war were united in their march on the…
Continue Reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit kicks off in San Francisco
The APEC members represent more than 60% of the world’s economy, and when leaders from the 21 economies meet in San Francisco over the next six days,…
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El Centro city leaders hosted annual State of the City
The event showcased the work leaders have done; projects the city has completed as well as future…
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National security experts and political candidates visit Yuma border
The stop was part of a two-day visit where Republican politicians met with local officials and law enforcement to discuss the local impact of the…
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California governor’s trip shows US-China engagement is still possible on a state level
The reception from China “sends a very clear signal that working with California is desired and, at minimum, politically safe and encouraged,”…
Continue Reading California Gov. Newsom has surprise meeting with China’s leader Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing
The governor is on a weeklong tour of China where he will push for climate cooperation. Newsom’s trip as governor, once considered routine, is…
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Attorneys General announce action against social media companies
Attorneys General across the nation will hold a press conference to announce action against social media companies regarding the mental health of…
Continue Reading California governor visits China and says his state will always be a partner on climate change
Democrat Gavin Newsom’s visit comes as U.S.-Chinese relations witnessed a sharp deterioration in recent years due to trade disputes, U.S. support for…
Continue Reading California Gov. Gavin Newsom is traveling to China to talk climate change
Newsom’s tour begins with a discussion in Hong Kong before he continues on to Beijing, Shanghai and the provinces of Guangdong and…
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Luis Plancarte, District 2 Supervisor for Imperial County, won’t seek out a third term
In a statement, Plancarte says even though it wasn’t easy, the decision “has been made with careful consideration of several factors in my life and a…
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Democrats have chosen three senators to fill Dianne Feinstein’s committee seats
Democrats have chosen Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and newly-appointed California Senator Laphonza Butler to fill the committee…
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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises
His actions on more than 1,000 pieces of legislation — nearly 15% of which he vetoed — showcase how Newsom plans to govern in his second and…
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California Senator Laphonza Butler tests positive for COVID-19
Butler is following CDC guidelines and plans to be in isolation while the Senate is in session and work…
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To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign
Laphonza Butler is considering whether to mount a campaign for a full, six-year term and join a contest that has been underway since…
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Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
“I never played for Democrats or Republicans or independents. I played for all of you,” Garvey said in the video, in which he also alluded to…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
The bill would have banned health plans and disability insurance policies from imposing any out-of-pocket expenses on insulin prescription drugs…
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