Until this week, Southern California’s summer temperatures had actually been “pretty typical,” according to the National Weather Service. So why has it felt so oppressive? Read full story Author: Alex …
Supreme Court for now allows Trump to plan new mail ballot rules. California to sue again
California officials stressed that the court’s ruling does not allow final implementation of the new rules requested by Trump. Read full story Author: David G. Savage, Kevin Rector
California Supreme Court appears skeptical of sheriff’s authority to seize ballots
The state’s high court heard arguments Monday in the dispute over whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco had the authority to seize more than 600,000 ballots in last year’s special …
State bill targets abandoned funds. When can California seize your forgotten stocks?
Proposed legislation to streamline California’s ability to seize abandoned stocks and mutual funds is drawing opposition from business groups and dividing Democratic lawmakers. Read full story Author: Dakota Smith
San Francisco 49ers owner arrested in Ohio, pleads no contest to two misdemeanors
John “Jed” York was arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution by a task force focused on human trafficking, but he pleaded no contest to different misdemeanor charges, according to …
To further isolate Iran’s economy, U.S. rolls out ‘D-Day’ sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the measures as the opening of an all-out financial assault on the Iranian government and its trade partners. Read full story Author: Ana Ceballos, Nabih …
Trump’s trade ‘war’ with Canada has Carney facing his biggest test yet
The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs “dollar for dollar.” Go to Source Author: Ellen Francis
Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot. …
Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the …
Justices Allow Plans to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
Also, the college admissions process is shifting once again. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent …
With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all. Go to Source Author: Michael Gold https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month
The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia. Go to Source Author: Sammy Westfall
Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war. Go to …
Fighters, survivors of deadly Compton gang wars relive the dark past at Tupac Shakur murder trial
More than three decades ago, they were young men at the center of a violent gang war that took many lives, notably that of rapper Tupac Shakur. Read full story …
As 3 dangers converge, California’s coast faces rare winter of big waves, erosion, flooding
A rare convergence of a powerful El Niño, super king tides and sea level rise spurred by climate change could menace California with record coastal flooding this winter. Read full …
‘The worst it’s ever been’: California’s post-production workers push for new tax credit
California lawmakers are weighing AB 2319, a tax credit aimed at bringing film and TV post-production work — editing, sound, VFX, music — back to the state as jobs move …
Plaschke: Beneath the Dodgers’ latest sweep, the scary rumblings of a team sale persist
Dodgers president Stan Kasten says the team is not going to be sold, but the problems faced by the companies Mark Walter owns could lead to a scary outcome. Read …
‘Very hot or extremely hot’: Southern California faces hottest week of the year
SoCal forecasters warn region faces its hottest week of the year, with triple-digit temperatures expected across L.A. and valley areas. Read full story Author: Christopher Reynolds, Connor Sheets
‘Nobody wants to tackle that guy.’ Chargers’ Omarion Hampton is primed for a breakout
The Mike McDaniel-orchestrated offense is looking for a complete revival of the running game in 2026, and Omarion Hampton will be key to making that happen. Read full story Author: …