Newsom to end California's COVID-19 state of emergency in February

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California’s COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28, almost three years since it was declared.

Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms

Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.

Elon Musk tweets about ongoing funding for satellite service in Ukraine

He suggested that SpaceX may continue to fund its satellite-based Starlink internet service in Ukraine -- but his tone and wording also raised the possibility that he was just being sarcastic.

The Issue Is: Gustavo Arellano, LZ Granderson, Nathan Hochman
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This week, LA Times' Gustavo Arellano and LZ Granderson discuss the LA City Council scandal. Candidate for California AG Nathan Hochman discusses Rob Bonta, George Gascon and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. President Joe Biden visits California ahead of the midterms.

President Joe Biden wraps up SoCal visit in Orange County
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After a day in Los Angeles that featured a visit to a Metro construction site, an impromptu taco run and a political fundraiser, President Joe Biden traveled to Orange County Friday to discuss his administration's efforts to lower prescription drug and medical costs for American families

President Biden wraps up two-day SoCal visit in Orange County

While in Orange County, President Biden discussed his administration's efforts to lower prescription drug and medical costs for American families.

Justice Department seeks to end special master's review of Trump Mar-a-Lago case

The Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s appointment of an independent arbiter to review documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.

President Biden wraps up two-day SoCal visit in Orange County
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President Joe Biden will travel to Orange County Friday to discuss his administration's efforts aimed at lowering costs for American families.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's plea to step into Mar-a-Lago case

The Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to step into the legal fight over the FBI search of his Florida estate.

Biden in LA: How traffic will be impacted as president visits West LA, Orange County

Motorists should anticipate rolling road and freeway closures as President Biden is driven around the area. Biden's exact travel routes are never released for security reasons.

President Biden to tour Los Angeles subway site
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According to the White House, the president will get a look at work being done to extend the Metro D (Purple) Line into Brentwood. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One Wednesday that mayoral hopeful Rep. Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, will be among those joining Biden at the event.