How Prop. 50 would change California's congressional district maps
There's one topic currently dominating California's political landscape: Proposition 50, an effort to redraw the state's congressional maps in order to create five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
California Prop 50 special election: Voter registration deadline today
The proposal would establish new congressional districts that favor Democrats until after the 2030 census, suspending the state’s independent citizens redistricting commission that’s been in place for 15 years.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
'No Kings' protests: Massive anti-Trump rallies planned across SoCal: See full list
Altogether, 2,500 events are scheduled across the nation, dwarfing the 1,800 scheduled before the June 14 protests of the same name.
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.
Election 2025: What to know about California's special election on Nov. 4
California voters will soon cast their ballot in the statewide special election on congressional redistricting.
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger enters fight on US House control, urges vote against new California districts
Schwarzenegger argues that the proposal, which is backed by Democrats, is "insane" and would undermine the state's independent redistricting process.
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.
Protesters greet Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in Yorba Linda
US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered a lecture at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda.
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.
Rick Caruso says he's considering possible run for LA mayor or California governor
Billionaire businessman Rick Caruso says he's seriously considering another political campaign.