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The Assembly Budget Subcommittee number 6 conducts a hearing on Budget Process, Oversight and Program Evaluation at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.

Here’s What California Lawmakers Did On Their Last Day Of Session

The following is a look at some of the bills lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and others that didn’t.

"It's not my mission to be popular," said media mogul Sumner Redstone. He acquired Viacom in 1987.

Media Titan Sumner Redstone, Who Made Viacom A Global Empire, Dies At 97

"Content is king" was Redstone's mantra. Known for his shrewd deal-making and public family feuds, the powerful corporate leader reigned over an astonishing wealth of networks, studios and brands.

A parishioner sits after Mass last month at a Catholic church in New York City. An overwhelming majority of U.S. adults believe that houses of worship should be subject to the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.

2 Out Of 3 Churchgoers: It's Safe To Resume In-Person Worship

An overwhelming majority of Americans say houses of worship should abide by the same restrictions on public gatherings that apply to other institutions.

A man walks by a COVID-19 testing sign at UC San Diego campus, Sept. 28, 2020.

SD County Reports 320 COVID-19 Cases, Raising Total To 50,143

San Diego County public health officials have reported 320 new COVID-19 infections and four more deaths from the illness, raising the county's totals to 50,143 cases, a milestone for the region, and 825 fatalities.

Gaosong Heu talks about reactions in the Hmong community to the killing of George Floyd. Former police officer Tou Thao, a Hmong American, is seen on video of the killing running interference with the crowd and standing watch. His involvement has stirred a racial debate among Asian Americans.

For One Immigrant Community, George Floyd's Death Isn't Just About Black And White

George Floyd's death isn't just a story about a black man and the white cop charged with his murder. Among Asian Americans, the involvement of Hmong officer Tou Thao is stirring a racial debate.

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel walks with White House senior adviser Jared Kushner on the South Lawn of the White House in May. She is describing the August convention as a "convention celebration."

GOP Scales Back Convention Plans, Relenting On Virus Restrictions

Attendance will be limited to delegates for most of the event, a far smaller crowd than President Trump had insisted on. Health and safety protocols will also be in place.

President-elect Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Biden Turns 78, Will Be Oldest US President

President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday. In two months, he'll take the reins of a politically fractured nation facing the worst public health crisis in a century, high unemployment and a reckoning on racial injustice.

A trail of electric grid wires and poles travels across the skyline in South Park, July 27, 2020.

SDG&E's 50-Year Contract With San Diego Expires In January. So, What's Next?

Community advocates say this potentially lucrative agreement could be a significant source of revenue for the city, but are concerned that city leaders may be giving away too much. And the incumbent utility, SDG&E wants to pay even less.

Former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled an ethics plan that also assails practices in the Trump administration. It comes as his son Hunter is making new pledges to curtail overseas business dealings to quell criticism over his role in Ukraine's energy sector while his father was managing policy with the nation.

Biden Takes On Trump With A Sweeping Ethics Plan, Amid Push Back Over Ukraine

Joe Biden is taking aim at President Trump over ethics, as the president continues attacks on the candidate and his son. Hunter Biden is now pledging to curtail his overseas business dealings.

Mahouts feed elephants at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai in March.

In Thailand, Growing Concern For Elephants As Coronavirus Pummels Tourism

Thailand has nearly 3,800 domesticated elephants, most kept in camps. There are fears that many will suffer during what is expected to be a time of prolonged severe economic hardship.

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