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A message to Gen Z Californians: Let’s make history not for what we faced but how we overcame it
As California confronts what another four years under President Donald Trump means, Gen Z should respond not with exasperation but courage to lead.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Ousted DA George Gascón’s legacy includes costly lawsuits from prosecutors alleging mistreatment
Nathan Hochman, who takes over as district attorney in December, says he will work to resolve the suits that could cost LA County millions of dollars in settlements.
2024 election results: Friday’s update for LA County’s closest Congress, state Senate, Assembly seats
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the third post-Election Night ballot count update on Friday, Nov. 8 for Tuesday's General Election.
Alameda councilmember Trish Spencer avoids reprimand for intoxicated incident
A day after Trish Spencer lost reelection to the Alameda city council, she avoided a reprimand following an intoxicated incident in Long Beach during a city-funded trip last month.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
The legislation, if approved, would repeal the provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
Trump’s shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says
The delay is holding up the federal government’s ability to begin processing security clearances for potentially hundreds of Trump administration national security appointees.
One issue Trump and Newsom agree on? Homeless encampments
Experts predict funding cuts and policy changes. But Trump and Newsom appear to agree on encampment sweeps.
The California Legislature set a record for women in office and could see historic gender parity
California’s Senate will reach gender parity, but depending on the outcome of some close contests, that could extend to the whole Legislature.
Betty Duong, Margaret Abe-Koga lead in Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors races
Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Joe Simitian are terming out.
A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively
The area has been a backdrop of Donald Trump’s promises for tougher border measures.
Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo heads to Congress, Assemblymember Evan Low concedes
Liccardo is expected to be sworn in on Jan. 3.
Amazon deforestation drops by 31% compared to last year
The Amazon, an area twice the size of India, holds the world's largest rainforest, about two-thirds of it within Brazil. It stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that causes climate change.
CA-27 House candidate George Whitesides chips away at Rep. Mike Garcia’s lead
This high-stakes race is still too close to call -- and one expert believes the margin will narrow further.
Ex-federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman declares victory in L.A. district attorney race
Hochman was quick to say he is not for mass incarceration, something Gascón had accused him of.
2024 Election Results: Latest on California state Assembly races in LA County
At least one-third of the seats will be won by fresh faces since the current officeholders did not seek reelection.
2024 Election Results: Latest on the Los Angeles Unified School Board races
Voters were asked to approve a last-minute bond measure. One LAUSD official said the board's hurry "raises concerns."
In blue California, conservatives count their victories
Republicans may not have delivered the Golden State to Trump, voters still approved a number of conservative ballot measures.