California Republicans are making the trip to our nation's capital to watch the inauguration ceremonies. Festivities and security measures are underway as President-elect Donald Trump gets ready for his second inauguration.

Californians attending the inauguration are hopeful and optimistic about the future and they also hope the country can unite and move forward.

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to clarify comments he made last summer that led many in the Pacific Northwest to fear he would attempt to divert Columbia River water to Southern California.

Several prominent Californian politicians were in attendance at the Capitol for the swearing-in, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was there, and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino, a member of the Democratic House leadership, helped lead colleagues into the Rotunda for the ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony was supposed to be on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to freezing temperatures, it's now going to be indoors.

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will reportedly move out of Washington, D.C., once President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in to office on Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden on Monday wrapped up a more than 50-year political career, but promised that “we're not leaving the fight,” as he bid farewell to the presidency and flew to California to unwind with his family and ease back into private life.

The former vice president’s first acts as a nonelected official for the first time in decades could be a sign of what comes next.

I'll see you in court," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta as the state and city of San Francisco are suing Trump for his effort to end birthright citizenship.

Monday brings both the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the quadrennial Inauguration Day. So is today a holiday? The answer is yes, because of the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday,

Most people who traveled to Washington to watch the event in person have been relegated to the Capital One Arena, a sports venue nearby, for a livestream of the official ceremony.

Some were happy that the traditional plans to hold the inauguration outside were scrapped at the last minute; others were disappointed but understanding.