Trump ally Thomas Barrack released on $250M bond
Thomas Barrack, who chaired President Donald Trump's inaugural committee, has been granted a bail package in Los Angeles federal court that includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash following his arrest in connection with a federal indictment.
Thomas Barrack, who chaired President Donald Trump's inaugural committee, has been granted a bail package in Los Angeles federal court that includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash following his arrest in connection with a federal indictment.
California police sergeant rips Gov. Newsom for denying crime spike: He's living in a 'fantasy world'
Newsom claimed California has seen a "significant decline in crime" in recent years, but critics are saying Newsom is "out of touch" and "in over his head."
Newsom claimed California has seen a "significant decline in crime" in recent years, but critics are saying Newsom is "out of touch" and "in over his head."
Bay Area activists take fight for Cuba to Washington as Biden imposes new sanctions
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.
Olympics 2021: Jill Biden arrives in Tokyo, meets prime minister
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Tokyo on Thursday, and her schedule includes dinner with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife, Mariko Suga, at Akasaka Palace.
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Newsom to fight back against shoplifting, violence across California
Governor Gavin Newsom is putting his foot down in hopes of protecting businesses from being targeted by violent thieves.
Governor Gavin Newsom is putting his foot down in hopes of protecting businesses from being targeted by violent thieves.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to help fight organized retail theft
The task force is aimed at collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to combat organized theft rings, recover stolen merchandise and improve safety in retail stores.
The task force is aimed at collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to combat organized theft rings, recover stolen merchandise and improve safety in retail stores.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
Governor Newsom, joined by SFPD chief, signs bill targeting rampant organized retail theft
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday targeting California's rampant retail theft problems.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday targeting California's rampant retail theft problems.
Rising Crime: Gov. Newsom to meet with state, local law enforcement officials
Gov. Gavin Newsom returns to Southern California Wednesday to meet with state and local enforcement officials to discuss the rising crime rate across the Golden State.
Gov. Gavin Newsom returns to Southern California Wednesday to meet with state and local enforcement officials to discuss the rising crime rate across the Golden State.
La Verne issues 'no confidence' vote in LA County District Attorney George Gascón
The city of La Verne has issued a vote of "no confidence" in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. La Verne is the 24th city in Los Angeles County to pass a no confidence vote against Gascón.
The city of La Verne has issued a vote of "no confidence" in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. La Verne is the 24th city in Los Angeles County to pass a no confidence vote against Gascón.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fulfills NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s prophecy
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
A prediction made by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant came to fruition Tuesday night after Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
EXPLAINER: How California could recall its governor
California will hold a recall election Sept. 14 that could remove first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Here’s how it works.
California will hold a recall election Sept. 14 that could remove first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Here’s how it works.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Caitlyn Jenner in Australia, not ending campaign
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner is in Australia but she insists the campaign is not over.
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner is in Australia but she insists the campaign is not over.
Sheriff Villanueva: Wearing masks indoors is not backed by science, contradicts CDC guidelines
The sheriff said that while the LA County Health Department has authority to enforce the order, the "underfunded/defunded Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not expend our limited resources and instead ask for voluntary compliance."
The sheriff said that while the LA County Health Department has authority to enforce the order, the "underfunded/defunded Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not expend our limited resources and instead ask for voluntary compliance."
Biden administration drops Trump showerhead rule to increase water flow
The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.
The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.
Biden welcomes German Chancellor Merkel on her farewell visit to US
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.