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When you lose a statewide primary by 44 percent to 12 percent, it’s hard to believe things can get worse. But Democratic state Sen. Kevin de León is finding out that, yes, they can. Despite being shellacked last week by Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, de León managed to hang on to second place and a spot on the November ballot. Speaking before the election, Jon Underland, the former state Senate president’s campaign spokesman, said all de León was looking for was a runner-up finish because “after the primary, everything changes.” But that doesn’t mean they’ll change for the better. On Monday, for example, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon came out with a full-throated endorsement of Feinstein, picking her over de León, his fellow Los Angeles County lawmaker and legislative leader. “Senator Feinstein is the strongest candidate to stand up to Donald Trump and is a tireless champion for our state and our progressive … [Read more...] about Notebook: Things go from bad to worse for Sen. Kevin de León

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 6 Fox News Flash top headlines for Dec. 6 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com In Billie Eilish’s new video “Xanny,” the 17-year-old singer from California has multiple cigarettes put out on her face. Some on social media are called the anti-smoking video “triggering” and “disturbing." Eilish, in her directorial debut, sits stoically on a cream-colored bench in a cream sweater, singing and barely flinching as cigarettes are continually snuffed out on her. "I just wanted it to sound the way that it feels to just breathe in recycled breath," she told MTV News. "Recycled, poisonous breath, I may add. I just wanted it to feel miserable." Eilish is no stranger to intense – and often real – imagery in her videos. In “[you should see me in a] crown” she had real tarantulas crawl out of her mouth and she actually cries black tears in "When The Party's … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish is burned by cigarettes in new video that some call ‘triggering,’ possible bad influence for kids

close Video Hannity: Trump economy more prosperous than Canada U.S. jobs reports outperforms economies of far left countries. Sean Hannity celebrated the president's economic numbers Friday and criticized Democrats, saying Trump's success has come "in spite" of his opponents' actions. "The American people, they cannot -- will not -- be stopped. And let's make one thing perfectly clear: Numbers, they don't lie," Hannity said on his television program. "President Trump's agenda is an epic success." AOC CALLED OUT AFTER CLAIMING TRUMP FOOD-STAMP REVISIONS MIGHT HAVE LEFT HER FAMILY 'STARVED" U.S. hiring surged in November, as the economy added 266,000 jobs and unemployment returned to a half-century low, a sign the U.S. is powering through a global slowdown. "Trump's policies are working. Now, this is an agenda. There's been an overwhelming success," Hannity said. "Democrats have nothing to offer. They have done nothing for three years except they hate Donald … [Read more...] about Sean Hannity says US economy booming despite Democrats’ anti-Trump agenda: ‘Numbers, they don’t lie’

McClymonds-Oakland senior linebacker Semaj Sims wasn’t sure which high school he should attend going into the ninth grade. One of his brothers went to Oakland Tech, the other to Oakland High. Sims listened to the strong and convincing voice of friend Ramone Sanders, then a key cog for McClymonds on both offense and defense. “He told me there was great chemistry there,” Sims said. “Everyone works hard, he said, it’s a grind, but you build a brotherhood, a small family and the football is next to none. Ramone is why I came to Mack. “It’s hard to believe he’s gone.” Sanders, 19, died Nov. 22 after a year-long bout with bone cancer. His funeral is Saturday, hours before the Warriors (10-0) host Manteca (11-2) in a CIF Northern California Division 2-A game. “It’s not going to be easy,” McClymonds coach Michael Peters said. “But it’s the right thing to do. Ramone is our Mack brother. He meant and means so … [Read more...] about Memories of former teammate inspire McClymonds players

Carrin Patman, chairwoman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority board, addresses supporters of this election's Metro bond measure during a party at Biggio's in downtown Houston, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Metro bond measure was showing a strong likelihood of passing after initial early voting results were released early Tuesday evening. less Carrin Patman, chairwoman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority board, addresses supporters of this election's Metro bond measure during a party at Biggio's in downtown Houston, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Metro ... more Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Carrin Patman, chairwoman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority board, … [Read more...] about Voters OK Metro’s $3.5B bond request for regional transit plan