Court: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Will Stay In Place
The military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is back in place for the time being, with one major caveat: the government is not allowed to investigate, penalize or discharge anyone who is openly gay.
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The military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is back in place for the time being, with one major caveat: the government is not allowed to investigate, penalize or discharge anyone who is openly gay.
Congresswoman-elect Janice Hahn said goodbye to the City Council Friday and they did the same.
Gov. Jerry Brown will get his chance to let college students who entered the country illegally receive limited financial aid, under a bill approved by the state Senate.
Treasurer Bill Lockyer said the state may need to seek financing from Wall Street in case talks fail to raise the federal debt ceiling ahead of an Aug. 2 deadline.
Legislators all over the country are introducing so-called "Caylee's Laws" -- proposed laws that would make it a felony for a parent or guardian to fail to report their child missing.
A campaign to establish the city may hinge largely on whether residents can afford a steep increase in utility taxes and cuts to local law enforcement services.
Sen. Barbara Boxer is calling on lawmakers to give millions the chance to refinance their home loans or face another potential meltdown in the housing market.
Democrat Janice Hahn has defeated Republican Craig Huey in a bitter congressional race.
A special congressional election Tuesday in California gave Republicans a surprising opening to seize a House seat in a Democratic stronghold and send a powerful message nationally going into 2012.
The California State University system's Board of Trustees Tuesday voted to approve a 12 percent tuition hike for the upcoming fall semester.
A grand jury indictment handed up last Sept. 13 charged Wright with two counts of perjury by declaration, one count of filing a false declaration of candidacy and five counts of fraudulent voting.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday for former First Lady Betty Ford, who died Friday at the age of 93.
Ramona Hahn, the matriarch of a Los Angeles political family, has died at 86.
Costa Mesa's new police chief will be a 32-year veteran from neighboring Newport Beach.
Tuesday's memorial service for former first lady Betty Ford will be attended by current and former first ladies Michelle Obama, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter.
