White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

California governor's race: Meet candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton

Californians will elect the state's next governor on Nov. 3, deciding between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton. Here's what to know about the candidates.

Election 2026 Voter Guide: What’s on the California General Election ballot

Millions of voters across California are preparing to cast their ballots for the upcoming General Election! From key local seats like LA Mayor and LA County Sheriff to statewide contests for California Governor, voters have major choices to make.

3 Californians amend immigration lawsuits after 'No Kings Act' signed into law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed the "No Kings Act" into law, allowing people to file lawsuits against ICE and other federal agents. 

California enacts 'Braun's Law' to crack down on repeat DUI offenders with tougher penalties

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges.

California Supreme Court orders Sheriff Bianco to return seized ballots

The California Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return over 650,000 ballots seized during an investigation into the state's November special election.

Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faces pushback over mass layoff concerns

Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Pushback over Hollywood merger
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Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.

Steve Hilton takes aim at LA street vendors
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton called for overturning California’s sidewalk-vending law, arguing it hurts brick-and-mortar businesses. During a walk through Westlake, Hilton criticized unpermitted vendors, neighborhood conditions and street vending’s impact on legal immigrant-owned businesses.

Suspected migrants dock boat in Newport Beach and scatter, exclusive video shows

Exclusive surveillance video captured a panga boat docking in Newport Beach, where at least a dozen suspected migrants scattered into the neighborhood after damaging a nearby yacht.

California moves to ban auto insurance surcharges for single drivers

The proposal would eliminate a 30-year-old practice where unmarried drivers pay up to $100 more for identical coverage compared to married policyholders.