A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton. Read full story Author: Nicole Nixon
L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall
L.A. voters reelected all City Council members running in the June 2 primary while rejecting outsider Spencer Pratt’s bid to be the next mayor. Read full story Author: Melissa Gomez
Spencer Pratt became a voice for L.A.’s disaffected. Where do his supporters go now?
When Republican Spencer Pratt burst into Los Angeles politics, venting a torrent of online fury against Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, he pitched his mayoral campaign as …
Locke High’s grand charter school experiment faces shutdown as LAUSD moves to take back campus
LAUSD wants to take back Locke high school from Green Dot after two decades. Officials say the charter school is failing; defenders want a closer look at data. Read full …
At Riverside’s Mission Inn, former owner departs with historic art — and locals are outraged
Before the sale of the landmark hotel closed, Kelly Roberts removed two beloved paintings that had been a part of the property for more than a century. Read full story …
Search for girl ends after 24 hours of scouring ocean amid treacherous conditions
A mother and two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, and one of the children remains missing, according to officials. Read full story Author: Jazmin …
Mayor Karen Bass’ brother joins Palisades fire lawsuit against city of L.A.
Kenneth Bass, the 78-year-old brother of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is alleging that the city led by his sister is responsible for the property loss and emotional distress he suffered …
Hiltzik: The right-wing attack on science reaches a nadir, but it could get worse
The tally from Trumpian attacks on science now includes billions of dollars in damage to farmers and ranchers and assaults on scientists’ freedom of speech. Read full story Author: Michael …
SpaceX is poised to make history with record $75-billion stock IPO
SpaceX is seeking to sell 555 million shares at $135 each, raising $75 billion and valuing the rocket maker at $1.77 trillion — making it one of the largest public …
One of the largest pools in America is in L.A. It’s packed with beach vibes and fun
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lake View Terrace reopens daily starting June 13, offering a massive 1.5-acre pool, sandy beach and renovated waterslide for $1-$4. Read full story Author: Dante …
LA Card Show! Everything you need to know to make the best of the event this weekend
The fourth annual LA Card Show will take place at the L.A. Convention Center with twice the vendors that participated last year at Dodger Stadium. Read full story Author: Steve …
World Cup-related scams: What to know about fake websites, ticket offers and payment requests
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of World Cup-related online scams including fake websites and suspicious ticket offers. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Bill Cody, the voice of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, dies at 67
Nashville and beyond is mourning the loss of WSM Radio and Grand Ole Opry host Bill Cody, who died at 67 on Tuesday. In May, his daughter shared that the …
UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis’ School of Medicine. Read full story Author: Andrew J. Campa
Model says as Kanye West sexually assaulted her, he yelled, ‘This is art, I’m Picasso’
Lawyers for Kanye West argue that what Jennifer An alleges was sexual assault was the rapper’s 1st Amendment right to artistic expression. Read full story Author: Emily St. Martin
Crews make progress battling fire at Camp Pendleton; evacuations lifted
A brush fire at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday threatened structures and temporarily prompted an evacuation order for the base’s golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby areas of Oceanside. Read …
Texas Tech AD addresses controversy after judge’s Brendan Sorsby ruling: ‘I understand the frustration’
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a statement addressing the controversy over a judge’s decision to allow Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026 despite his NCAA ban for gambling. …
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ take over Kharg Island and oil industry
President Donald Trump threatened to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future,” after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region. Go to Source Author: …
The Real Victims of Gerrymandering: Independent Voters
The political parties are currently at war over redistricting. Red states are shaping district maps to become redder. Blue states are entrenching themselves more deeply blue. Legislators, party operatives, and …
The AI Lesson Washington Should Have Learned From Social Media
When Republicans retook the House majority in 2010, Washington was already standing in the middle of a communications revolution – even if most politicos hadn’t fully realized it. But the …