Today’s news
Two New Judges Appointed to Contra Costa Superior Court
Hanni Fakhoury and Amanda Karl join the bench in Contra Costa County

Carole Bosch Appointed as Contra Costa Superior Court Judge
Governor Newsom selects experienced administrative law judge and civil trial lawyer for judicial role.
Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Employees After Congress Fails to Agree on DHS Funding
The president's action aims to ease long security lines at airports, but does little to resolve the broader DHS shutdown.
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Mar. 29, 2026
FBI Director Pushes to Release Swalwell Investigation File
Concerns raised over Patel's motives for releasing decade-old case details
Mar. 29, 2026
Americans Reject 'No Kings' Protests, Defend Constitutional Order
Christian leaders call for prayer, obedience to lawful authority amid nationwide rallies
Mar. 28, 2026
California Exodus Continues as Millions Flee Newsom's Policies
New census data shows major population declines in California's largest counties as residents seek better quality of life elsewhere.
Mar. 28, 2026
FAA Scrutinizes California's Use of Jet Fuel Tax Revenue for Airports
State risks losing hundreds of millions in federal funding over dispute on proper spending of aviation fuel tax proceeds
Mar. 28, 2026
California Bans Executive Appointees from Prediction Markets Over Corruption Concerns
Governor Newsom signs order to prevent insider trading and profiteering on political information
Mar. 28, 2026
Trump Administration Orders FBI to Revisit Decade-Old Investigation of Democratic Congressman
The effort to gather files on Representative Eric Swalwell has alarmed law enforcement officials who fear the material could be used to smear the lawmaker.
Mar. 28, 2026
Trump's Nuclear Fusion Investments Raise Serious Ethical Concerns
The former president's financial ties to the nuclear industry he has championed could pose conflicts of interest and public safety risks.
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump Administration Demands Admissions Data from Top Medical Schools
Stanford, UCSD, and Ohio State face threat of federal funding cuts if they don't comply with data request.
Mar. 27, 2026
TSA Workers Rally at Sacramento Airport Amid Shutdown Strain
President Trump says he'll sign an emergency order to pay TSA workers across the nation.
Mar. 27, 2026
VP Vance Launches Anti-Fraud Task Force with Cabinet Secretaries
New initiative aims to root out waste, fraud and abuse across government programs
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump Claims Credit for IOC Ban on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Former US president says his executive order led to the Olympic committee's new policy.
Mar. 27, 2026
Former President Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Dollar Bills for 250th Anniversary
Treasury Secretary says it's the best way to honor historic achievements of the nation and Trump.
Mar. 27, 2026
Trump to Sign Order Paying TSA Agents During Shutdown
President says he'll act to address 'emergency situation' at airports
Mar. 26, 2026
Trump Administration Probes Admissions at 3 Medical Schools
Investigations opened into policies at Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego
Mar. 26, 2026
Sen. Tuberville Calls for Privatizing TSA Amid Shutdown
Alabama senator says federal government can't run airport security effectively.
Mar. 23, 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell Buys Wells Fargo Stock
The Senate minority leader disclosed a purchase of between $1,001 and $15,000 in Wells Fargo shares.
Mar. 22, 2026
Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA Director Pulte
Congressman faces accusations of mortgage fraud as other Democrats also receive criminal referrals
Mar. 22, 2026
Robert Mueller III, Veteran Public Servant, Dies at 81
The former FBI director led the Russia investigation but faced political backlash from President Trump.
Mar. 21, 2026
Cal State challenges Trump's order on transgender student athletes
The university system is fighting the Trump administration's demands to rewrite records and apologize for allowing a transgender athlete to play on women's teams.
Mar. 21, 2026
Burbank Airport Workers Raise Funds for Unpaid TSA Agents
Police officers and firefighters collect donations to help TSA coworkers during government shutdown