FDA vaccines chief Prasad to step down
The vaccines chief plans to step down after a tenure marked by internal controversy and disputes over regulatory decisions.
Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran
The president expanded U.S. objectives in the Iran conflict, calling for regime change and a new leadership model.
Newsom inducts Schwarzenegger into California Hall of Fame
Months after a notable absence stirred controversy, Gov. Gavin Newsom named Arnold Schwarzenegger and eight others to the prestigious California Hall of Fame.
Martin Chavez joins open Kings Co. Supervisor battle
The farm management executive joins a growing field to succeed longtime Kings County Supervisor Joe Neves.
After month-long absence, Arambula pitches reviving Medi-Cal for illegal immigrant adults
The outgoing Fresno lawmaker is making a last-ditch push to again extend Medi-Cal benefits to illegal immigrant adults after the concept ballooned the state's budget deficit.
Trump media considers spinning off Truth Social after merger
Trump Media & Technology Group is exploring separating its Truth Social app into a publicly traded company following its planned merger with TAE Technologies.
Trump bans Anthropic AI from federal use after Pentagon contract dispute
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. government agencies to phase out Anthropic’s AI products after the company refused to lift restrictions on military uses, sparking debate over tech company limits on national security applications.
Judge refuses to halt White House ballroom construction
A federal judge denied preservationists’ efforts to pause the $400 million ballroom project, but left open the possibility for the case to proceed if they amend their complaint.
FBI raids LA school district headquarters, superintendent’s home
Federal agents served search warrants at both LAUSD offices and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s residents.
Calif. seeks injunction to stop Amazon’s alleged stifling of price competition
The state’s Attorney General asked the court to halt Amazon’s practices that allegedly inflate prices and suppress competition during the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.
