As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll. Read full story …
Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: ‘You really have to fight to be here’
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature’s latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale. Read full story Author: Hannah …
Shaikin: Some questions (and answers) about Mark Walter selling the Lakers
Mark Walter’s sale of the Lakers, which valued the organization at $12.5 billion, was reportedly motivated by the spiraling price for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. Read full …
California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles
After months of legal wrangling, Ventura County Animal Services on Wednesday euthanized a 3-year-old dog that they said had attacked and seriously injured four people, including a teen. Read full …
Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma’s Revenge, Mexican food’s role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable. Read full story …
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November
For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time. Read full story Author: Ana Ceballos
Commentary: David Ellison made himself the best argument for blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison faces an antitrust lawsuit over his proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. He recently threatened to move Paramount out of California if the suit …
More and more wealthy Californians are seeking ‘golden visa’ residency outside the U.S.
Out of a fear of future political stability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are …
FedEx and others announce layoffs in Southern California
More than 500 people have lost jobs at FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking; two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville will close. Read full story Author: Annika Duneja
Beating ‘Binface’ may not save Trump ally Farage, as scandal mars populist’s image
The election demanded by Reform UK’s leader, who faces corruption accusations, has turned into a punch line after major parties dismissed it as a stunt and declined to field candidates. …
Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders
Critics – including Labour MP Jess Phillips – have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy. Read full story Author:
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments. Read full story Author:
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt’s White House tenure as Trump says she will leave post
Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country’s history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27. Read full story Author:
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is “disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels” in accordance with the law. Read full story Author:
Scientists invent ‘world’s greenest party balloon’
Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down. Read full story Author:
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse. Read full story Author:
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men’s football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth Read full story Author:
Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates – the most to stand in any British parliamentary election. Read full story Author:
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday. Read full story Author:
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: ‘Best night of my life’
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his “wife” for first time and said it was a “childhood dream” to wed at Madison Square Garden. Read full story Author: