Katie Porter addresses her behavior in viral videos: 'I am taking responsibility'

Porter has since apologized, saying that she "could have handled things better," and acknowledged that she can be tough but needs to better express appreciation for her team.

Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to challenge Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner announced his candidacy for mayor, setting up a challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2026 election.

California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter faces backlash over 2 viral videos

Viral videos of former Rep. Katie Porter in heated exchanges have impacted her California governor campaign, causing her support to drop significantly.

Katie Porter's heated exchange with journalist goes viral: 'I don't want all this on camera'

The former congresswoman, now a frontrunner in California's 2026 gubernatorial race, snapped at a journalist for asking follow-up questions during a TV interview and threatened to walk out.

LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response

The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA announces California campus stop

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.

California lawmakers pass bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks during operations

In response to widespread immigration raids in Los Angeles, lawmakers have passed legislation that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while carrying out operations.

California leaders react to Charlie Kirk's shooting death

Leaders in Los Angeles and throughout California are reacting to the news of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Mayor Bass endorses Antonio Villaraigosa for California governor

Villaraigosa previously served as the 41st mayor of Los Angeles, a member of the Assembly, and former Speaker of the California Assembly.

State AG's office sues over 'inhumane conditions' at LA County jails

The lawsuit alleges "unconstitutional and inhumane conditions" in county jails, including unsanitary facilities, overcrowding, and inadequate healthcare.

LAPD no longer providing protection for Kamala Harris after backlash: report

The Los Angeles Police Department has pulled its officers from a security detail at the Brentwood home of Kamala Harris after backlash from the public that crime suppression units were being diverted to instead guard the former VP.

CHP to protect Kamala Harris: report

This comes after President Donald Trump revoked the former VP's Secret Service protection.