'Solemn undertaking': Diplomats testify in historic Trump impeachment hearing
William Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” that he wanted Ukraine to pursue.
Key takeaways from first day of public impeachment hearings
Here are some key takeaways from Wednesday’s hearing featuring the first public witnesses, George Kent and William Taylor.
VP Mike Pence arrives in Orange County to make brief fundraising visit
Vice President Mike Pence is in Orange County Wednesday to attend a fundraising luncheon. Pence and his wife were greeted by dozens of people as soon as they got off the plane.
Truckers file first suit contesting California gig economy law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Trucking Association on Tuesday filed what appears to be the first lawsuit challenging a sweeping new labor law that seeks to give wage and benefit protections to workers in the so-called gig economy, including rideshare drivers at companies such as Uber and Lyft.
Impeachment inquiry: Here’s what it means and what happens next
Here’s what impeachment proceedings entail and what to expect as the House moves forward with its impeachment inquiry against Trump.
Ambassador Taylor says Trump asked another diplomat about 'the investigations'
For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry.
County election head assures LA council about security of new vote system
The county's top election official assured members of the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday that the revamped voting system going into effect next year is secure.
Schiff updates list of impeachment probe witnesses
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff has announced the witness schedule for next week's open hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
What's next in impeachment probe: Public hearings, messaging
A quick forecast of what's coming this week in the Trump impeachment inquiry.
Rep. Adam Schiff: "I've never met the whistleblower. I don't know who the whistleblower is"
Congressman Adam Schiff will lead the Impeachment Inquiry hearings next week. He's calling diplomats George Kent and William Taylor on Wednesday. On Friday, former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yavonovich will testify.
Judge orders President Trump to pay $2M for charity foundation misuse
A New York judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to pay $2 million to an array of charities to resolve a lawsuit alleging he misused his own charitable foundation to further his political and business interests.
School Standouts: Student becomes self-published author at 17 years old
She’s an athlete, a straight-A student and now she’s a self-published author and she’s only 17 years old. Kate Rael is a high school senior at Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California and she is literally the epitome of determination and resilience.
Point of View: LAX enters the customer abuse Hall of Fame
LAX-it is an abusive new policy that inconveniences travelers in ways never before imagined. Now, people who just got off a plane, who may have two or three bags with them, who may have already had a long day, cannot be picked up curbside by a taxi or an Uber. They must drag their bags to a shuttle stop, wait for the shuttle, ride to an off-site location so they can wait in another ridiculously long line for their ride. This is a horrible idea that needs to be corrected immediately.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Impeachment probe: Diplomat Gordon Sondland says he knew why US aid withheld
In a striking reversal, a top diplomat revised his testimony in the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump to acknowledge he understood that U.S. aid to Ukraine was being withheld until the country promised to investigate corruption.
Group looking to recall L.A. mayor over homelessness may circulate petition
The group seeking to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti over the state of homelessness had its second effort certified to gather the signatures needed to oust him, the City Clerk's Office announced Friday.
Mayor Eric Garcetti: L.A. is “the model” for dealing with homelessness
As the city of Los Angeles sees a 16% uptick in homelessness over the past year, two-time Mayor Eric Garcetti declares “There’s no question L.A. now is the model” for rectifying the crisis.
"I am leaving because of a misogynistic culture", CA Rep. Katie Hill gives final speech as member of Congress
California Rep. Katie Hill gave her final speech on the House floor Thursday, blaming political opponents and a "misogynistic culture'' for sealing her fate.
Democrats push impeachment rules package through House
The vote was a victory for majority Democrats, who will control the investigation in the House.
Trump 2016 campaign adviser begins process to run for Hill's seat
A former Trump campaign aide who pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents filed paperwork today to run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Katie Hill.