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LOS ANGELES — Former state Sen. Sydney Kamlager is succeeding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in representing the 37th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was sworn in Saturday along with LA County’s other new member of the House, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach. Three days later…I’ve officially been sworn in to the…

When Rep. Jimmy Gomez brought his infant son to Capitol Hill this week, he expected a quick return home. But with the vote for House speaker dragging much longer than expected, Gomez found himself working overtime in both public duty and dad duty. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the story. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press…

Russia reneged on its promise of a temporary ceasefire during Orthodox Christmas, pummeling Ukraine with artillery fire. Ian Lee has more. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker on 15th round of voting; Rep. Jimmy Gomez babysits son amid Congressional chaos Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern. “My father always told…

A Pasadena appeals court panel ruled Friday that the government cannot seize the logo of the Mongol Nation motorcycle club, but the court let a 2018 racketeering conviction stand. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision that cited the First and Eighth Amendments in a ruling…

As we enter the 2023 theater season, fans are preparing to say goodbye to Broadway’s longest running show, “Phantom of the Opera.” It comes as over a dozen new shows get ready for their Broadway debut. CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax discussed what fans can expect to see in the coming months. Top Featured…

As companies seek to fill job openings, some are dropping a longstanding requirement — a college degree. Christina Ruffini takes a look. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Catherine Herridge reports on new developments in the days-long battle to elect a new House speaker, the ongoing investigation into pipe bombs left on Capitol Hill ahead of the Jan. 6 riot, and which Broadway shows are closing. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — For a long and frustrating third day, divided Republicans kept the speaker’s chair of the U.S. House empty Thursday, as party leader Kevin McCarthy failed again and again in an excruciating string of ballots to win enough GOP votes to seize the chamber’s gavel.…

Punishing winter weather has triggered flooding and mudslides across many parts of the state in recent days, prompting evacuation orders and damaging homes, mostly in the Bay Area. But some homeowners trying to file insurance claims in the wake of the storms might be surprised to find they’re not covered. That’s because while most home…

By Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed | CNN The estate of Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died after responding to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, is suing two rioters involved in the attack and former President Donald Trump for his alleged role in egging it on. The civil lawsuit,…

The House of Representatives reconvenes at noon to try once more to elect a speaker. Kevin McCarthy failed to get the 218 needed votes for an 11th time Thursday. On today’s 2 year anniversary of the deadly attack on the Capitol, President Biden will honor 12 heroes with the nation’s second-highest civilian honor — the…

Police in Kenya, where sex between men is illegal, say they’re investigating, but “don’t know for now why he was killed that way.” Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

Get a close-up look at the winter monarch butterfly count in California. Meet a blended family who, despite facing many challenges, shares a story about resilience and love. And the story of a woman who uses her hobby to honor her late son and help cancer patients. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release…

LOS ANGELES — Rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months, a relative announced Wednesday night. “We have found Theo. He is safe and well,” the rapper’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, posted on Instagram. “At this time the family would love prayers and privacy. Thank you all!!!” The post didn’t provide details of…

By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.…

The younger royal, who along with wife Meghan has made allegations of mistreatment by the royal family for years, reportedly writes that William knocked him “to the floor.” Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service

It’s already being blamed for at least two deaths including that of a toddler. The storm is bringing high winds, heavy rain, flooding, widespread power outages and possible mudslides. Top Featured Tags: – California News Press Release Distribution Service