Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel
WASHINGTON — The State Department has carved out loopholes for Israel that give the close American ally a pass on U.S. law restricting aid to foreign…
Newsom loves fighting Big Oil. Gas utilities? Meh
Gov. Gavin Newsom has never hesitated to go to bat for electric vehicles.Even as slowing sales growth and former President Trump’s reelection have called into…
State agency fines L.A. more than $560,000 for dog attack at Harbor animal shelter
The state agency that oversees workplace safety has fined the city of Los Angeles $563,250 after finding that the severe mauling of a animal shelter…
Nunez, Boxer, Villaraigosa lead exodus from top lobbying firm
Former prominent Democratic elected officials Fabian Nuñez, Barbara Boxer and Antonio Villaraigosa led the mass resignations from one of the state’s most powerful lobbying firms,…
Newsom hires former Harris political aide as fourth chief of staff
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced the departure of his chief of staf.f Dana Williamson. and tapped Nathan Barankin, a former aide to Vice President…
Three people dead in school shooting in US state of Wisconsin | Gun Violence News
There have been 322 school shootings in the US in 2024, the second highest number since 1966.A shooting at a private Christian school in the…
Supreme Court dismisses constitutional claim in California pollution case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence…
Prep Rally: Quarterback Ryan Rakowski of Palos Verdes was the star of the state title games
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The high school football season came to end with Mater Dei…
In Coachella Valley, residents seek a park along shrinking Salton Sea
SALTON SEA, Calif. — In a state boasting epic mountain ranges and stunning coastlines, the Salton Sea is not typically considered an outdoor-lover’s paradise.California’s largest…
Desmond Claude leads USC men’s basketball past Montana State
Desmond Claude scored 19 points, Saint Thomas scored 13 of his season-high 17 points in the the first half and USC never trailed Sunday night…
Labor boosted California Democrats by not talking like Democrats
SACRAMENTO — Democrats have a growing problem with union members and working-class voters, a building block that’s been foundational to their political success.Lorena Gonzalez, head of…
State bowl roundup: Rio Hondo Prep loses in overtime
Rio Hondo Prep has 71 boys enrolled in its school, and 43 students play in the Kares’ football program. They all play multiple sports, building…
Mater Dei pulls away late to win CIF Open Division state title
Too much talent. That was the story of the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Saturday night.Santa Ana Mater Dei showed why it…
Edison scores in final minute to claim Division 1-A state title
When his moment came, Jake Minter made the most of it.The senior receiver gathered in a 15-yard pass over the middle from quarterback Sam Thomson,…
US Secretary of State Blinken acknowledges contact with Syria’s HTS rebels | Syria’s War News
The administration of President Joe Biden has acknowledged contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian opposition group that led the recent lightning offensive that…
Newsom to roll out $100-billion ‘California Comeback Plan’
This is the May 10, 2021, edition of the Essential Politics newsletter. Like what you’re reading? Sign up to get it in your inbox three…
High school football top performers in state bowl games
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Rushed for 85 yards in loss to…
Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine
In suing a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, Texas has launched one of the first challenges in the…
Oxnard Pacifica falls to Sacramento Grant in state 2-AA title game
With his helmet off, Alijah Royster looks like he’s 12 years old. Don’t let his youthful face fool you.“He’s a baller,” Oxnard Pacifica quarterback Dominic…
High school football: CIF state bowl game scores
CIF STATE BOWL GAMESFriday’s resultsAt Saddleback College Division 1-AA San Diego Lincoln vs. Pittsburg, lateDIVISION 2-AASacramento Grant 35, Oxnard Pacifica 28At Veterans Stadium DIVISION 3-AABakersfield…