Newsom's companies got $3 million in federal relief loans

Nine businesses tied to Newsom’s PlumpJack Group split the nearly $2.9 million in loans through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program

Biden's Pentagon nominee Gen. Lloyd Austin puts some Democrats in a bind

President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.

Safe harbor deadline locks Congress into accepting Joe Biden's win

The “safe harbor” deadline in federal law frees a state from further challenges if it settles disputes and certifies its results at least six days before the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14.

4-star Army General Lloyd Austin is Biden's pick for secretary of defense, AP sources say

President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision.

DA George Gascón promises drastic criminal justice reform in LA County, including ending cash bail

Gascón promised to mostly eliminate the cash bail system, no longer pursue the death penalty, eliminate all sentencing enhancements, disband the special circumstances committee, and reopen past cases including police use of force.

Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations

Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.

Activist arrested outside mayor's official residence criticizes LAPD

One person was arrested Sunday on suspicion of lynching -- the crime of removing someone from the lawful custody of a peace officer -- during the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations outside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's official residence in an attempt to persuade President-elect Joe Biden to not appoint Garcetti to his cabinet.  

SoCal businesses prepare for stay-at-home orders
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Local businesses are preparing for shutdowns as Gov. Newsom's new stay-at-home orders go into effect in a couple of hours.

Protester arrested in front of LA Mayor Garcetti's home
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One person was arrested Sunday during the 13th consecutive day of demonstrations outside Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's official home.

Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts

President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.

Riverside County Sheriff Bianco blasts Newsom, says department won't enforce lockdown orders

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is blasting Gov. Gavin Newsom for hypocrisy and government overreach and says his department won't enforce a renewed coronavirus lockdown order from the state, which is expected to come down as early as Sunday.

The Issue Is: Rep. Karen Bass, chef Andrew Gruel, Dr. Mark Morocco and Dr. Peter Szilagyi

This week, Dr. Mark Morocco and Dr. Peter Szilagyi weighs in on vaccines, ICU capacity and the reality inside California hospital. Elex also speaks with Rep. Karen Bass on the Congresswoman possibly replacing Sen. Kamala Harris. Chef Andrew Gruel on his viral response to California's new dining restrictions.