New California water measure aims to crack down on violators
Under California law, anyone caught diverting water in violation of a state order has long been subject to only minimal fines. State legislators have now…
Supreme Court OKs shift of Black voters to shore up GOP district
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state’s mapmakers may shift tens of thousands of Black voters to a different district if they were…
California lawmakers can’t take lobbyist donations — unless they’re running for Congress
State Sen. Susan Rubio has a powerful position in Sacramento. As chair of the Insurance Committee, the Baldwin Park Democrat can help pass or kill…
Assemblymember Luz Rivas will run for Rep. Tony Cárdenas seat
WASHINGTON — Assemblymember Luz Rivas (D-North Hollywood) said she would run for Congress, entering what could become a crowded race to replace Tony Cárdenas as the…