California’s governor gambled and won, raised his national profile and fortified his fund-raising base. But Newsom’s biggest political impediment — his Left Coast pedigree — hasn’t changed. Read full story …
Taking inspiration from Mamdani, democratic socialists look to expand their power in L.A.
Organizers with Democratic Socialists of America hope to add two more seats on the Los Angeles City Council in the June election — and possibly get to eight in 2028. …
Opposition to single-payer healthcare separates Villaraigosa from others at candidate forum
Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles mayor and current candidate for California governor, on Friday said he opposed the creation of a state-level single-payer healthcare system. Read full story Author: Katie …
SNAP recipients celebrate last-minute reprieve on losing food benefits. ‘I can breathe now’
SNAP recipients in California, particularly single moms, were preparing for the worst amid the federal shutdown. But then a court ruling came to their rescue. Read full story Author: Rebecca …
Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos
While less than 3% of flights have currently been grounded, that number could rise to 20% by Thanksgiving week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Read full story Author: Michael Wilner
More than 1,200 flights cancelled as airport chaos begins: ‘People are just fed up’
Plans to cut flights have left travelers angry and anxious. Some tried to move their travel plans up, while others were trying to figure out alternatives in case their flights …
Your flight was canceled amid FAA’s cuts to air traffic. Here’s what you can do about it
Travel experts share tips on what you can do if your flight is canceled amid FAA cuts to air traffic due to the government shutdown. Read full story Author: Karen …
Here’s the complete list of 2026 Grammy nominees
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga led the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. Here’s the complete list of nominees. Read full story Author: Malia Mendez
California airports will be hard hit by FAA flight reductions, including LAX, SFO
California airports are expected to be hard hit by dramatic reduction in flights as the Federal Aviation Administration plans to cut air traffic by 10% at 40 airports to maintain …
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, trailblazing Democratic leader from San Francisco, won’t seek reelection
Rep. Nancy Pelosi leveraged decades of power in the U.S. House to become one of the most influential political leaders of her generation. She won’t seek reelection in 2026. Read …
Federal prosecutors subpoena L.A. firefighter text messages
A federal subpoena seeks firefighter texts and other communications about smoke or hot spots in the area of the Jan. 1 Lachman fire, which preceded the Palisades fire. Read full …
Passage of Prop. 50 brightens Newsom’s national prospects while casting a shadow on Trump
California voters gave Democrats — and possibly Gov. Gavin Newsom — a major win Tuesday by passing a plan that could help give them five House seats in 2026. Read …
4 takeaways after Proposition 50’s big win in California
Proposition 50’s big win Tuesday night is a political earthquake that is being felt nationally. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry, Alex Wigglesworth, Connor Sheets, Jessica Garrison
Will these six California GOP House members survive new districts?
The passage of Proposition 50 means six GOP members of Congress are at risk of losing their seats. Read full story Author: Dakota Smith
The little-known story behind one of Disneyland’s most recognizable ride songs
A new book explores the life, legacy and artistry of Xavier “X” Atencio, whose work as an early Walt Disney Imagineer is still felt today at Disneyland. Read full story …
Mexico’s president was groped on the street. Now she’s waging war on rampant sexual harassment
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is pushing measures against sexual harassment after she was groped by a stranger on the street. Read full story Author: Kate Linthicum
L.A. County moves to ban ‘predatory solicitation’ amid questions about sex abuse lawsuits
L.A. County officials moved to ban solicitation around social services buildings after a Times investigation found people who said they were paid to sign up for sex abuse lawsuits outside …
California officials push back on Trump claim that Prop. 50 vote is a ‘GIANT SCAM’
Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed the president’s claims on X as ]the ramblings of an old man that knows he’s about to LOSE.’ Read full story Author: Jenny Jarvie, Ana Ceballos
Gavin Newsom’s gamble on Prop. 50 may be his most calculated yet
From marriage equality to the death penalty to redistricting, California’s governor has built a career on political risk. But Proposition 50 could determine how history judges his instincts. Read full …
Armed agents drive off with child after detaining her father, a U.S. citizen accused of assault
Federal immigration agents detained a man in Cypress Park whose toddler was strapped into the back seat of his vehicle. Two agents toting weapons climbed into his car and drove …