In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3B over estimates
Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $330-million budget cut last month to scale back an expansion of healthcare coverage for undocumented adult immigrants in Illinois, where…
Can the Woolsey Fire teach us how to recover burned Palisades trails?
Reporting on the 2018 Woolsey fire remains vivid in my mind. I remember observing its bright orange glow from outside the gates of the shuttered…
How scheming cruise ship killer planned ‘perfect murder’ of ex-wife on Med holiday…before being snared by crucial error
MICKI Kansaki was thrilled when her ex-husband, with whom she had recently reconciled, invited her on a romantic Mediterranean cruise.But just four days into the…
The protectors of Santa Monica Bay are caving to Trump’s dangerous demands
Even as many businesses and universities rush to abandon their climate goals, diversity commitments and small-d democratic values for fear of reprisal from an increasingly…
California federal buildings’ fate uncertain in Trump cost-cutting plan
The future of several prominent federal buildings in California that provide resources for broad swaths of the state’s residents is in jeopardy, as the Trump…
Trump guts Education Department, sending California scrambling
The Trump administration has begun dismantling the U.S. Department of Education by laying off about half of the agency’s employees, casting uncertainty over how —…
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly…
Tuesday’s Southern California high school baseball and softball scores
HIGH SCHOOL SCORESTuesday’s Results BASEBALLSouthern SectionBeckman 14, Irvine 4Bell Gardens 10, San Gabriel 0 ‘Bishop Amat 1, Gardena Serra 0Brentwood 1, Viewpoint 0Buena 9, Oxnard…
Farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence legislative measures that would ensure a…
Myles Walker is always at the ready to give Roosevelt a spark
Every day at 5 a.m. during the school week, Myles Walker awakens and joins his father, Tony, for a drive to a fitness center, where…
California Senate leader urges Dodgers to drop oil and gas advertisers
A leading member of the California Senate is urging Dodgers owner Mark Walter to end the team’s sponsorship deals with oil and gas companies, telling…
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Inmate firefighters housed in California’s county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under legislation being considered by state…
Former Rep. Katie Porter announces run for California governor
Former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday morning that she is running for governor, potentially altering the dynamic in an already crowded field of…
Michael Jackson’s mob of enablers looked away as he abused me at 7…fans send bomb threats but I WILL get my day in court
HE was dubbed the Peter Pan of Pop because he never wanted to grow up and Michael Jackson cemented that image by naming his sprawling…
California politicians, neglect rooftop solar at your peril
One point I didn’t make in last week’s column on California’s endless solar infighting: More rooftop solar systems could mean (relatively) less need for sprawling…
Lawmakers call on Trump administration to nix plan to shoot 450,000 owls, citing cost
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to cancel a controversial plan to kill up to nearly half a million…
Kylie Jenner stuns in black leotard at launch of new perfume before watching tennis with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet
KYLIE Jenner serves up her new perfume — before watching tennis with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.The US reality star, 27, wore a black leotard for the…
Supreme Court will hear challenge to ‘conversion therapy’ bans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a free-speech challenge to laws in Colorado, California and 20 other states that forbid licensed counselors from seeking…
Southern California high school baseball and softball scores
HIGH SCHOOL SCORESSaturday’s Results BASEBALLCity Section Kennedy 5, Bell 3LACES 11, Fairfax 2Hamilton 3, Palisades 2Poly 5, Cleveland 4Southern SectionAliso Niguel 3, El Toro 0Arroyo…
Mayor Karen Bass’ deleted text messages raise eyebrows and questions
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…