Don’t listen to the Dodgers Foundation. Big Oil is no All-Star
Much of America’s collective consciousness is focused on Major League Baseball this week, as the game’s brightest lights gather in Texas for the All-Star Game.…
What role will California’s delegation play at the DNC?
As more Democrats call for President Biden to step aside before the Democratic National Convention, the 81-year-old president has responded with a clear message: I’m…
Newsom bans schools from notifying parents about student gender
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday that prohibits mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes, capping a year-long battle…
Christian nationalism is emerging as an overt threat to democracy
Last week, Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley admitted something that might have once shocked his party.“Some will say I’m calling America a Christian nation,” Hawley…
Project 2025, GOP platform blast California, teeing up attacks on possible Biden stand-ins
At the start of Project 2025’s conservative playbook for a second Trump presidency, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts took aim at leaders who he said…
Lower temps, thunderstorms and new fire risk coming to Southern California
Cooler temperatures and potential rain is coming to southern California this weekend, but with increased fire risk in a region where the state’s largest blaze…
Arkansas officials reject petitions for abortion rights ballot measure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas election officials rejected petitions Wednesday that were submitted for an abortion rights ballot measure that organizers hoped to put before voters…
Biden’s troubles could also cost Democrats control of Congress
As if Democrats don’t have enough to keep them up nights, here’s something beyond frightful visions of a Trump victory: a Republican trifecta in Washington.Joe…
LGBTQ healthcare workers fight to provide gender-affirming care
Nico Olalia had just finished her initial nurse training in the Philippines when she realized her aspirations were growing bigger than her home archipelago.“There are…
L.A. DWP ratepayer advocate predicts fee increases in clean energy transition
Los Angeles residents and businesses will face higher electric bills as the Department of Water and Power transitions to 100% clean energy, according to a…
A French citizen pleads guilty to charges of collecting military data in Russia, state media say
A French citizen arrested in Russia has pleaded guilty to criminal charges involving illegally collecting information on military issues in the country, state news agency…
California Rep. John Garamendi says he has a rare form of blood cancer
Congressman and longtime California politician John Garamendi said Monday that he has been diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. In…
California Proposition 6 voter guide: A ban on involuntary servitude
California’s Constitution mirrors the 13th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which allows for involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. A growing list of states have…
Harris, Newsom hit the trail in support of embattled President Biden
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As President Biden tries to cling onto the Democratic Party nomination in the aftermath of his lackluster debate performance, prominent Californians — notably…
McNamara: Movies aren’t dead. That’s just Anxiety talking
When I became a television critic for the Los Angeles Times, way back in early 2007, many people told me it was a Very Bad…
2024 California election ballot propositions voter guide
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…
$10-billion climate bond will go before voters in November
California voters will get to decide in November if they want the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects —…
Abortion-rights measure appears headed for November ballot in Arizona
PHOENIX — Arizona abortion rights supporters on Wednesday turned in more than double the signatures needed to put the issue on November’s ballot in the key…
Judge’s order restricts enforcement of rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
TOPEKA, Kan. — Enforcement of a federal rule expanding antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere…
Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters…