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Katie Porter, known for her white board tactics, lost the Senate primary in California, blaming billionaires for rigging the election.

Polls closed for the 2024 California primary election. Top races include presidential nominations, Senate seat, mayoral race, and ballot measures.

GOP's Steve Garvey and Democrat Adam Schiff to compete for US Senate seat, marking a shift in California's political landscape.

Actress Sydney Sweeney hosts SNL with musical guest Kacey Musgraves. Co-star Glen Powell pokes fun at relationship rumors. Stay tuned!

California Legislature introduces 2,124 new bills, including voter ID and daylight savings. Find out more about the latest proposed legislation.

Survivor-led groups demand music industry action on sexual misconduct, naming over two dozen artists and executives in a new report.

Southern California hit by historic storm, over 300 mudslides in LA, rare tornado warning in San Diego, no fatalities. Evacuations continue.

"Michael Cohen warns of World War III if Trump is reelected in 2024, says ex-lawyer. Trump is a cult leader."

California Governor Gavin Newsom's White House dreams are in jeopardy after a complaint about his lack of minority appointments.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden continue Los Angeles-area fundraising blitz, with solemn visit to Norman Lear's shiva, amid protests.

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The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate turned into name-calling and arguing, with the backdrop of the presidential campaign. Fox News.

Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis meet on stage in a high-stakes battle between progressives and conservatives over the nation's future.

California becomes the first state to ban red dye No.3 and other dangerous food additives, raising concerns about Skittles.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the chamber. Her appointment will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility on close votes.

Fast-food workers in California will earn a minimum of $20 an hour and have a greater say in setting workplace standards under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.

The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein has put pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom to choose a successor acceptable to Black Democrats. Newsom's previous decision to replace Sen. Kamala Harris with Sen. Alex Padilla upset Black Democrats, and now there are concerns about his choice for Feinstein's replacement. Rep. Barbara Lee, a Black woman running for Feinstein's seat, would seem like a logical choice, but Newsom previously stated that he would appoint a Black woman on an interim basis. This decision has sparked controversy and protests from Lee and others who believe that appointing a Black woman as a caretaker is insulting. Newsom's relationship with the Black community has been strained, and his decision for Feinstein's replacement will be crucial for his political ambitions.

California fast food workers will receive a minimum wage of $20 per hour starting in April 2022, making it one of the highest in the country. The move reflects the power of labor unions and settles a dispute between labor and business groups. The law also establishes a fast food council with the authority to raise the minimum wage annually. The focus now shifts to a separate bill that would raise the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, is facing three felony federal gun charges, including lying on a federal form. This raises questions about the hypocrisy of the Biden administration's stance on gun control.

Joe Biden extends support to California as Tropical Storm Hilary and an earthquake hit the state. FEMA and Coast Guard are deployed.

Tropical Storm Hilary brings heavy rains and warnings of life-threatening flooding to California, prompting evacuations and states of emergency.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves into Southern California, with flash floods expected as far north as Idaho.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves ashore, bringing torrential rain to Southern California.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges Disney CEO Bob Iger to drop the lawsuit accusing him of political retaliation.

Oldest member of Congress, Dianne Feinstein, briefly hospitalized after a fall at home; concerns about her health resurface.

Leslie Van Houten, a former member of Charles Manson's cult, has been released on parole after 53 years in prison.

Some in Washington fear that President Biden is "shackled" to Vice President Kamala Harris and worry about her potential as president if Biden doesn't finish his term. Replacing Harris would be difficult due to her identity as the first female, Black, and Asian-American VP. Changing the VP would also raise questions about Biden's judgment. The Indian-American community, which could be crucial in a future election, might also be turned off if Harris is replaced. One potential solution could be for Harris to be appointed to fill a Senate vacancy in California, allowing Biden to choose a new running mate. However, such a move would require political maneuvering that Biden and Harris may not be capable of executing successfully.

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten could be released soon.

California Governor Gavin Newsom impresses on Fox News interview with Sean Hannity.