As Trump officials stump for Republican candidates facing difficult races, ethics experts say they are being lax about complying with the Hatch Act, a federal anti-corruption law. Go to Source …
As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House
The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and …
Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Midterm Ballot With Another Dan Sullivan
Operatives aligned with Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, spent months recruiting candidates to peel votes from Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican. Go to Source Author: Kellen Browning https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Atlanta’s Mayor Walked Away After Covid Chaos. Will Voters Make Her Georgia’s Governor?
Keisha Lance Bottoms, in her bid for Georgia governor, has faced pointed criticism of her leadership in Atlanta and disappointment in her decision to leave after one term. Go to …
Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens. Go to Source Author: Shawn Hubler https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
A Ballot-Stacking Effort in Alaska
Also, Life magazine rises again. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Here’s where Bass and Raman need to win over Pratt voters
What a closer look at the June primary results map tells us about the L.A. mayoral race Read full story Author: Sandhya Kambhampati
Your last-minute voter guide to California’s 2026 general election
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the 2026 California general election, including how to register, where to vote and how to check the status of your …
Living near Hollywood sign means cars, diapers, bottles of urine. Neighbors say they’ve had it
Hollywood sign neighbors filed a legal complaint saying L.A. is responsible for nuisance conditions on public property because it promoted the area as a viewing destination and didn’t take steps …
Tack on another day of misery from high tides that have swamped Southern California coast
Unusually high tides were expected to continue across Southern California’s coastal areas through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Read full story Author: Terry Castleman
Dolores Huerta, the fiery and resolute activist who helped launch the nation’s first enduring union for poor farmworkers, dies
The emotional compass of the United Farm Workers of America for decades, Huerta attained singular stature as godmother of the Chicano power movement and doyenne of American labor. Read full …
Arellano: The Dolores Huerta I’ll remember
People couldn’t believe how approachable she was, how she never seemed to say no to an autograph, a photo request, a chance to hear the stories of others. Read full …
Los Angeles approves ban on oil production after years-long fight
The City Council ordinance will halt new oil and gas drilling in L.A. and phase out production on existing oil wells over the next 20 years. It applies to some …
Disney’s theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees
The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney’s theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii. Read full story Author: Samantha Masunaga
Actor Cheyenne Jackson was ‘one job away’ from losing SAG-AFTRA healthcare. Now, he’s helping others
Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members …
Half-marathon runners reportedly have cars towed during race across U.S.-Mexico border
Dozens of participants in the Binational Half Marathon reportedly returned from the race to find their cars had been towed. Read full story Author: Alex Wigglesworth
Commentary: Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher get into it, again
Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the “woke” left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the …
Marcellus Wiley faces another sexual assault allegation in lawsuit filed by a former USC student
A lawsuit alleges former NFL player and media figure Marcellus Wiley raped a USC student in 1999. Wiley has denied similar allegations from his estranged wife and others. Read full …
Explore Endeavour with an astronaut who knows its secrets (including how to store tortillas in space)
The California Science Center’s Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is now home to the space shuttle Endeavour. NASA astronaut Danny Olivas gave us a tour. Read full story Author: …
Ernie Johnson to exit ‘Inside the NBA.’ ‘Thank you for being our leader,’ an emotional Barkley says
Ernie Johnson announced that he is leaving ‘Inside the NBA’ after 37 years following this season. Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday’s ESPN broadcast: ‘All I can say, Ernie, is …