“The Issue Is”: Christy Smith hopes her third congressional run is the charm
Smith is running against Republican Congressman Mike Garcia in the pair’s third head-to-head matchup. In 2020, Garcia beat Smith by just 333 votes, the closest race in the nation.
Supervisor Kuehl investigation: Court documents reveal she was tipped off before raid
Newly obtained court documents allege that LA County Supervisor Shelia Kuehl was tipped off by her staff prior to her Santa Monica home being raided on Sept. 14 in connection with a corruption probe.
Shelia Kuehl investigation: Judge rules warrants to search homes amid corruption probe properly obtained
Attorneys argued that not having the equipment -- including computers and hard drives -- was hampering their clients' ability to do their jobs.
LA County Sheriff's race: Alex Villanueva, Robert Luna tackle corruption, homelessness and more
Sheriff Alex Villanueva and former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna squared off in a debate Wednesday night ahead of November's election.
LA mayoral debate: Karen Bass, Rick Caruso discuss homelessness, corruption, crime
The mayoral election is less than two months away. Congresswoman Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso both vary on how to solve Los Angeles' issues, but both agree the city is in a state of "crisis."
Political expert: Buscaino questioning Karen Bass home burglary case 'political in nature'
While LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino says he's looking for answers into the break-in at Congresswoman Karen Bass' home, some are questioning his political motivations.
LA city leaders unveil resolution backing abortion rights
Members of the Los Angeles City Council introduced a resolution to support Prop. 1, a Nov. 2022 ballot initiative that would establish a right to abortion in the state constitution.
'The Issue Is' Exclusive: Rep. Karen Bass talks home break-in, stolen guns
This week, Elex is joined by LA Mayoral Candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass as she discusses the break-in at her home and public safety in Los Angeles. Dennis Prager also stops by to discuss the state of the Republican Party in California and his nonprofit "Prager U."
California governor signs sweeping climate legislation
The new laws include proposals aimed at reducing exposure to gas and oil pollution in communities of color, expanding clean energy jobs and accelerating the state’s timeline for getting most of its electricity from renewable energy sources.
Ex-USC dean to plead guilty in Mark Ridley-Thomas corruption case
Marilyn Louise Flynn, 83, admitted that she bribed Ridley-Thomas by funneling $100,000 from his campaign account through the university to a nonprofit operated by his son, Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, according to her plea agreement.
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl served with search warrant in public corruption investigation
LA County sheriff's deputies served search warrants at multiple locations Wednesday in connection with a public corruption investigation.
Submit your questions for LA mayoral, LA County sheriff candidates ahead of Sept. 21 debate
Do you have any questions for the candidates? Submit your questions to FOX 11 for them to be answered live during the debate!
Newsom: Prop 30 is Lyft's attempt to make taxpayers pay for transitioning company to electric cars
Prop 30's ballot measure campaign is paid for by the ride-hailing company Lyft. Last year, state regulators ordered companies like Lyft to make sure nearly all of their rides are in electric vehicles by 2030. Newsom says the ballot measure is Lyft’s attempt to make taxpayers pay for that.
The Issue Is: The Governor, the Secretary and the Queen
During another week in which temperatures soared across the Golden State, the issue continues to be energy and the state’s power grid.
Caruso claims Bass hacked campaign email in 'desperate attempt to change the discussion'
Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is accusing U.S. Rep Karen Bass's campaign of hacking into his email.
Newsom signs landmark law for fast food workers
The law creates a Fast Food Council to help set standards for wages and working conditions. Restaurant owners say the law will drive up consumer costs.
“The Issue Is”: Keeping the lights on in California
During a trip to California, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm sat down with Elex Michaelson to discuss electric vehicles, nuclear power, gas prices, and much more.
FOX 11 to co-host LA Mayoral, LA County Sheriff debates Sept. 21
The candidates for the Los Angeles Mayor and candidates for the Los Angeles County Sheriff will face off in back-to-back debates on Wednesday, September 21 at 6 p.m.
LA City Council appoints Heather Hutt to fill vacant 10th District seat
The Los Angeles City Council appointed Heather Hutt to serve as interim council member for the 10th District, filling in for the suspended Mark Ridley-Thomas.
California gun bill fails on tactical error in Legislature
The Legislature passed more than a dozen significant bills on gun limits during the session. But the concealed weapons measure failed Thursday.