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Former City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who now works for Mayor Karen Bass, identified at least five Olympic venues that could become the subject of a citywide election.| Los Angeles Times
‘Survivors want this,’ the Irvine Democrat said of the call to release Epstein files, ‘and we need to proceed in a way that’s respectful to the survivors.’| Orange County Register
Mayor Karen Bass and chief recovery officer Steve Soboroff said the city would soon hire an outside firm to represent the city's interests in wildfire relief efforts.| Los Angeles Times
Less than 48 hours before the planned reopening, the state said it remains "in the dark" regarding the city of Los Angeles' plans for providing security to the fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades.| Los Angeles Times
Former Tonight Show host sought to end smog checks for vehicles 35 years and older| The Mercury News
County lawyers and Sheriff Christina Corpus concluded removal hearings, presenting opposing claims of misconduct and reform| The Mercury News
Newsom's signature on Assembly Bill 5 could mean more California workers would be considered employees eligible for workplace benefits.| Los Angeles Times
An appellate court determined Proposition 22 should stand, disagreeing with a 2021 ruling finding that central provisions of the law conflicted with the state Constitition, rendering the law unenforceable, and tossing it out in its entirety.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers on Friday announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers to form unions and bargain collectively while still being classified as independent contractors.| Los Angeles Times
The story of Tony Lam, the first Vietnamese American elected to public office in the U.S., is also the story of Little Saigon.| Los Angeles Times
California would be the first U.S. state to mandate 100% zero-emission vehicles, though 15 countries have committed to phasing out gas-powered cars.| Los Angeles Times
Trump's authority to revoke California's waiver from federal clean air rules rests on a very shaky legal foundation.| Los Angeles Times
Uber, Lyft and other gig companies spent millions of dollars to shape California labor law in their image. The result: support from voters in neighborhoods as varied as Beverly Hills and Compton.| Los Angeles Times
Gig companies have poured a historic amount of money into defeating a law to make workers employees. What happens if their effort fails?| Los Angeles Times
The court said the petitioners “failed to meet their burden of establishing a basis for relief at this time” under the state’s constitution.| Daily News
California sees this year's slowdown, especially from Canadian snowbirds, as a result of aggressive Trump tariffs and uncertain economic times.| Los Angeles Times
Protestors railed on Tuesday against an Orange County congresswoman who could be a critical vote on President Trump’s proposal to cut more than $1 trillion in federal dollars that helped pay for healthcare for those in need.| Los Angeles Times
California's governor has firmly responded to Trump's provocation and repeated assaults on the state. But it's foolhardy to talk about him as any sort of front-runner for the White House in 2028.| Los Angeles Times
A poll finds that 68% of registered voters in California disapprove of the president’s job performance and believe the country is on the wrong track.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a turning point in June after President Trump sent troops to Los Angeles. His directive to his aides was to be more combative on social media and match the tactics emanating from the White House.| Los Angeles Times
The deployment of the National Guard catapulted Gov. Gavin Newsom to the front lines of a Democratic resistance against Trump that he has been reluctant to embrace.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a lawsuit alleging that President Trump lacks the authority to enact the international tariffs without the support of Congress.| Los Angeles Times
The economic whiplash over President Trump's tariffs underscores the challenge before lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fund schools, healthcare, roadways and other essential services.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom said his comments about transgender athletes competing in women's sports were unplanned in his podcast with conservative personality Charlie Kirk last month. The Democratic governor of California said he'd been struggling with the issue for some time.| Los Angeles Times
Around the country, lawmakers are seeking to undermine or nullify voter-approved ballot measures. California's voters took redistricting away from the politicians. Newsom wants it back.| Los Angeles Times
The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom tied the state budget to the passage of policy to lessen environmental review standards to speed up the construction of housing in California.| Los Angeles Times
In a lawsuit filed Friday, Newsom alleges that Fox manipulated a video to give the appearance that he lied about a phone call with Trump.| Los Angeles Times
Kamala Harris' loss opens an avenue for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to lead the Democratic resistance and potentially run for president in 2028.| Los Angeles Times
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.| Los Angeles Times
California reached a milestone Friday in its ongoing legal feud with President Trump when Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra announced he had filed his 100th lawsuit against the administration, this time challenging changes in environmental rules.| Los Angeles Times
Trump bought his cliffside golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes after the 18th hole fell into the ocean. Now, the scenic city is a disaster zone.| Los Angeles Times
Agricultural workers are toiling in the state's worst heat wave this year, amid questions about the state's commitment to ensure their safety.| Los Angeles Times
In its first 100 days, California has challenged the Trump administration multiple times, while backing other litigants against the federal government in even more cases.| Los Angeles Times
A behind-the-scenes look at the months-long effort to resist President Trump's agenda inside California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office.| Los Angeles Times
California has spent the first $5 million of $25 million aimed at protecting the state from President Trump's attacks. With 13 wins so far, it looks like money well spent.| Los Angeles Times
Democrats are demanding answers about a shifting work focus, diminished staffing and demands of Trump loyalty within the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, including from the Californian at its helm.| Los Angeles Times
With Kamala Harris out of the California governor's race, other candidates are jockeying to be seen as the new front runner. Some analysts said that's "ludicrous," and that no one stands out yet.| Los Angeles Times
The 2026 governor's race is in suspended motion as donors and powerful Democratic interests await former Vice President Kamala Harris' decision about whether she will enter the contest.| Los Angeles Times
Porter focused on protecting Californians from President Trump's policies, a theme that is expected to be a throughline in next year's gubernatorial contest.| Los Angeles Times
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she is not running for governor of California in 2026, keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.| Los Angeles Times
Former President Biden’s secretary of Health and Human Services is strongly considering running for governor of California, according to allies.| Los Angeles Times
The wide-open race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor has already attracted a large and diverse field of candidates.| Los Angeles Times
Two bills endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom would be the most transformative changes to the California Environmental Quality Act in generations, experts said. Lawmakers hope reforms will unleash a wave of housing and public infrastructure projects.| Los Angeles Times
It was the most consequential election in the city’s history, yet there has been no commemoration of the anniversary. Not a peep from the current city council, nor reflections from local publications or posts from local historical societies.| Los Angeles Times
Harry Sidhu said in a statement released by his lawyer that he did nothing wrong.| Los Angeles Times
When a young man was found dead in a pitch-black tunnel frequented by occultists, the LAPD considered the possibility of ritual sacrifice. But Ronald Baker's murder would eventually be traced to a shockingly sinister deception.| Los Angeles Times
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide ballot measures that could significantly shape policy.| Los Angeles Times
States sue over billions in federal education funding that was supposed to begin flowing July 1. Trump officials are reviewing the congressionally approved funding.| Los Angeles Times
Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off cuts to Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program.| Los Angeles Times
The massive Republican tax bill signed by Trump is expected to soon claw $750 million per year from the L.A. County Department of Health Services, which oversees four public hospitals and roughly two dozen clinics.| Los Angeles Times
Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff doesn't want to talk about President-elect Donald Trump. He wants to talk about fixing the intractable economic problems that led many voters to back Trump's return.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration barred undocumented immigrants from Head Start and other federal benefit programs — a move California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta called 'cruel.'| Los Angeles Times
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California, arguing the state's animal welfare law preempts federal law and are therefore illegal and have driven up egg prices.| Los Angeles Times
California's Proposition 12, an animal welfare law, is being targeted by the Trump administration in a bid to reduce egg prices.| Los Angeles Times
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.| Los Angeles Times
Farm workers facing possible arrest would likely resist getting tested for bird flu should there be a resurgence this fall, as many anticipate| Los Angeles Times
California is spending $500 million to put an additional 1,000 electric school buses on the road.| Los Angeles Times
Led by California Republican, the DoJ is investigating possible employment discrimination at the University of California.| East Bay Times
Here's a look at some new California laws that take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.| Los Angeles Times
Proposition 36 on California's November ballot asks voters to change parts of Proposition 47, an initiative passed in 2014 that turned some felonies to misdemeanors.| Los Angeles Times
In his revised budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out his plan to shrink California’s yawning deficit. Here's what's in it.| Los Angeles Times
The state confirmed Wednesday that it will pay out $10 million, instead of $30 million, to California newsrooms for the 2025-26 fiscal year.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget plan walks back his promise to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants, caps overtime for in-home support service workers and reduces Medi-Cal benefits for Californians.| Los Angeles Times
On the eve of his budget presentation, Gov. Gavin Newsom sought to blame President Trump's tariff policy for reducing California state revenues.| Los Angeles Times
California Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed his $322.2 billion budget proposal for 2025-2026 during a visit Monday to California State University, Stanislaus.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Newsom's office said he would again veto a bill that sought to restrict state prison officials' cooperation with federal immigration authorities seeking to deport felons.| Los Angeles Times
In President Trump’s first visit to California since taking office, he appeared willing to overcome political tensions with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats to support the rebuilding effort after the L.A. wildfires.| Los Angeles Times
In a bipartisan vote, the California Legislature approved $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for Los Angeles County during Thursday's special session at the Capitol.| Los Angeles Times
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader capable of winning back disenfranchised voters across the country.| Los Angeles Times
One of the strongest voting blocs in Sacramento denounced Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget, which included cuts to immigrants' access to Medi-Cal.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said his spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year will call for requiring all undocumented adults to pay $100 monthly premiums to receive coverage and for blocking all new adult applications to the program as of Jan. 1.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom committed to continuing health insurance for undocumented residents on Medi-Cal, putting the state in direct conflict with President Trump's agenda.| Los Angeles Times
Democratic divides over the ongoing bloody conflict in the Middle East were on display this week as gubernatorial candidates made their pitches to politically active Jewish Californians.| Los Angeles Times
Many older Californins believe 'democracy is in peril.' But can outrage over Trump spark a winning strategy for the opposition?| Los Angeles Times
An industry front group, the 'Environmental Solutions Coalition,' is sending fliers claiming plastics restrictions will drive up costs.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom scuttled the finalization of a landmark waste law, leading CalRecycle to propose new rules. Critics say the rules pander to industry by making broad exemptions.| Los Angeles Times
The legislative clock runs out on two California bills seeking to phase out single-use plastic containers and ease the state's recycling crisis.| Los Angeles Times
The chattering among the city’s political class about potential competitors has grown louder. But it's still unclear whether anyone will mount a serious challenge to an incumbent who still wields considerable clout.| Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that checkpoints into the Palisades fire zone will remain in place indefinitely, with Gov. Gavin Newsom offering additional resources to ensure the area "remains secure while freeing up LAPD to focus on the public safety needs of the entire city.”| Los Angeles Times
The House took a trio of votes this week targeting California’s decades-old authority to enforce its own environmental standards, setting the stage for a significant standoff in the U.S. Senate.| Los Angeles Times
App-based drivers plan to demonstrate in L.A., San Francisco and San Diego on Wednesday as the state continues negotiations with gig economy companies.| Los Angeles Times
The GOP caucus is forming at a time when Democrats still hold a supermajority in both of the state’s legislative chambers, while the Republican Party nationally has soured on anything with even a hint of multiculturalism.| Los Angeles Times
Latinos are no longer the sleeping giant. We are the giant. Where we decide to go politically is where the country will go.| Los Angeles Times
Latest vote counts for Prop 32 raising minimum wage, Prop 36 addressing crime, Prop 33 expanding rent controls and more| Los Angeles Times
In a new poll, registered voters gave Gov. Gavin Newsom less than stellar marks on his focus and his ability to look out for California's interests.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration.| Los Angeles Times
Former President Trump says the government should help residents whose homes are being undermined by shifting land in Rancho Palos Verdes.| Los Angeles Times
California is joining a coalition of states in suing the Trump administration over massive cuts to AmeriCorps, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said.| Los Angeles Times
Xavier Becerra, who served as California attorney general, joined a growing field of Democrats running next year to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.| Los Angeles Times
Tax revenues have exceeded estimates in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom's costly new proposals and other programs could swallow up any extra budget funds.| Los Angeles Times
State lawmakers implored community members to hasten Aliso Canyon's closure by consuming less gas and turning to electric appliances.| Los Angeles Times
Joe Sanberg and other anti-poverty activists say California's current path to a $15 hourly minimum wage isn't enough given rising living costs.| Los Angeles Times
Democrats do not want to repeat the mistakes of last week, when they split over the GOP's stopgap measure to avoid a federal government shutdown.| Los Angeles Times
The Wastewater Surveillance Act, if passed, would require at least one wastewater monitoring site in every California county.| Los Angeles Times
President Trump's administration, with help from the Republican-led Congress, may pull the state's ability to set its own fuel-efficiency rules.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California.| Los Angeles Times
Conversations with an assortment of residents show most have no clue who's running in 2026. But they want someone fully committed to the job and not treating the governorship as a stepping stone to the White House.| Los Angeles Times
