Calif. Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
Longtime Congressman and champion for rural California Doug LaMalfa is remembered for his service following his sudden death.
Newsom responds after Trump says Calif. is under fraud investigation
The governor defended California’s record after President Trump announced a federal fraud probe and froze billions in funding to the state.
Trump administration to freeze aid to five Democratic states
Citing alleged welfare fraud, the Trump administration plans to halt major funding streams for child care and family support benefiting low-income households.
Four charged in Southern California New Year’s Eve bomb plot
Three suspects have pleaded not guilty after federal prosecutors allege they planned to bomb multiple logistics centers on New Year’s Eve.
Walz decides to not seek third term
Governor Walz cited a growing welfare fraud scandal and federal pressure as reasons for stepping aside from re-election.
Calif. open carry ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
A federal appeals court found that California’s prohibition on openly carrying firearms in most populous counties violates the Second Amendment, citing the nation’s historical tradition of open carry.
325,000 Calif. Real ID holders need to contact DMV after tech issue
A legacy system issue has prompted the DMV to require action from thousands of Californians to ensure continued compliance with federal Real ID regulations.
Dollar rebounds to start 2026 after posting large drop
The dollar edged up amid ongoing economic uncertainty following a difficult year marked by global currency gains, fiscal worries and anticipation of new Federal Reserve leadership.
Oil prices set for sharpest annual decline since 2020
Brent crude and U.S. oil benchmarks are poised for substantial losses in 2025, driven by oversupply and heightened global conflicts.
Appeals court allows law cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
A federal appeals court has allowed enforcement of a law withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood centers performing abortions, overturning previous judicial blocks in Democratic-led states.
