California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the departure of Dana Williamson, his chief of staff the last two years, and tapped Nathan Barankin, a former Kamala Harris aide, for the post.
Politics
President-elect Donald Trump names Susie Wiles, manager of his campaign and a longtime Florida-based Republican strategist, as his White House chief of staff.
World & Nation
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his election victory is likely to embolden those who think they can get his ear.
In-N-Out owner says Oakland restaurant was ‘absolutely dangerous’ and police response for emergency calls was ‘alarming,’ which lead to its closure.
Meadows was one of 19 people indicted in Georgia, accused of participating in a scheme to keep then-president Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election.
Sue Gray’s resignation came after recent reports that her annual salary was 170,000 pounds ($223,000), about 3,000 pounds more than the prime minister’s salary.
California state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) was sued Thursday by her former chief of staff for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation for rejecting her unwanted sexual advances. Through her attorney, Alvarado-Gil has denied the claims.
The historic Norms on La Cienega Boulevard will not be changed into a fast-food chicken joint, according to the building’s owner.
Music
In January 1974, Jimmy Carter — then the governor of Georgia — hosted a post-concert reception for Bob Dylan at the Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta.
High School Sports
Edison opens play in the Southern California state playoffs with a Division 1-A regional bowl game Saturday against Granite Hills at Huntington Beach.