Laphonza Butler
Former UC regent, president of the SEIU union, and president of abortion rights group EMILY’S List is named by Gov. Gavin Newsom to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Kevin McCarthy
In a historic rebuke, the Bakersfield Republican is ousted as Speaker of the House by hardline conservatives from his own party, ending the shortest tenure of any speaker since 1876, after serving only 9 months in office.
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Credit Unions
Credit UnionsA new state report shows credit unions are taking millions in overdraft fees from vulnerable customers and spending it on perks and bonuses for executives, a hit to their reputation. But the fees are still legal.