Flanked by Republican leaders, President Trump signed the measure in the Oval Office within two hours of it narrowly passing the House on a 222-209 vote. Read full story Author: …
New revelations emerge in corruption probe of ex-advisors for Newsom, Becerra
Political consultant Dana Williamson was arrested Wednesday. A former chief of staff to Gov. Newsom, she faces a 23-count federal indictment with charges that include bank fraud, wire fraud, filing …
In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%
The vote by the L.A. City Council will help set rents for decades to come for tenants who live in units built before 1978 — nearly half the city’s residents. …
SoCal’s atmospheric river storm this week: How long will it last and what areas will get the most rain?
A fast-moving atmospheric river barreling toward Southern California this week could bring heavy rain, and a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas. Read full story Author: …
Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ Jeffrey Epstein claims in explosive emails
Donald Trump “spent hours at the house” and “knew about the girls,” Jeffrey Epstein wrote in emails House Democrats released Wednesday. Read full story Author: Jenny Jarvie, Michael Wilner
Immigrant detainees say they were harassed, sexually assaulted by guard who got promoted
In at least three complaints, an employee with the private prison giant GEO Group has been accused of sexual assault and harassment. A Homeland Security official said the allegations were …
Fast-moving atmospheric river storm, capable of heavy rain, rolling toward California
After hitting the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday, the storm system is expected to arrive in Southern California on Thursday. Read full story Author: Rong-Gong Lin II
Leases for VA land are millions of dollars under market value, Trump administration says
UCLA, a private school and a parking company are collectively paying about $2.3 million a year to lease land with a market value of more than $48 million on the …
LAFD knew of firefighter complaints about Lachman mop-up and said nothing
At least one LAFD official knew that a battalion chief had directed firefighters to leave the scene of the Lachman fire Jan. 2, even though they complained the ground was …
Senate approves shutdown deal as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief
The Senate on Monday night approved a spending package that would reopen the government but would not address healthcare costs. Now it goes to the House. Read full story Author: …
Schumer is pressured to step aside as Senate Democratic leader after shutdown vote
National progressive organizations urged Chuck Schumer to step down, and have encouraged New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for his Senate seat in 2029. Read full story Author: Michael …
Chased by police, woman covers 173 miles on SoCal freeways before escaping into Mexico
The driver of a stolen van sped through Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, eventually driving into Mexico to evade the California Highway Patrol, officials said. Read full …
California Supreme Court rejects free-speech challenge to LGBT protections in nursing homes
The California Supreme Court rejected a 1st Amendment challenge to a state law that protects the rights of gay and transgender people in nursing homes and forbids employees of those …
Supreme Court dismisses long-shot challenge to right to marry for same-sex couples
LGBTQ+ advocates feared the conservative court might retreat from its 2015 decision upholding right to same-sex marriage Read full story Author: David G. Savage
LAPD failed to disclose officer domestic violence allegations to state, hearing reveals
An LAPD sergeant testified at a recent disciplinary hearing that the department did not begin alerting a state oversight body to domestic abuse allegations against officers until more than a …
BBC leaders resign after the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech is called misleading
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and BBC News Chief Executive Deborah Turness announce they are leaving their positions amid debate over a broadcast featuring an edited version of President Trump’s speech …
Here’s how many flights have been canceled out of Southern California airports since Friday
The government shutdown has led to numerous flight cancellations and delays coming into and out of Southern California airports over the weekend. Read full story Author: Noah Goldberg
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers charged with betting on pitches: ‘They betrayed America’s pastime’
The indictment states that from 2023 to 2025, bettors won at least $400,000 by wagering that Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase would throw balls instead of strikes. Read full story Author: …
Coachella Valley Republicans fear alienation after Tuesday election
Republican areas in the Coachella Valley could soon be represented by an anti-Trump Democrat in Washington. after the passage of Proposition 50, and conservative voters are not happy about it. …
Arellano: In Chicago, residents mount a community-wide defense against Trump’s deportation machine
Over the past two months, ICE has swept throughout Chicago but has swung its hammer with gusto on Little Village, considered the Mexican heart of the city. Read full story …