The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.
Rep. Katie Porter to run for US Senate in California
Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2024 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2024 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.
Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after 15 votes
Republican Kevin McCarthy was on track to become House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.
Republican Kevin McCarthy was on track to become House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.
These new California laws take effect January 2023
Here is a look at some of the new California laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2023.
Here is a look at some of the new California laws that will impact your life beginning January 1, 2023.
The Issue Is: Jan. 6, Ukraine, TikTok with Adam Schiff
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
As 2022 comes to an end, and Americans celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holidays with family - there was no break from political news.
California to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught COVID-19 while on the job.
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught COVID-19 while on the job.
Supreme Court won’t block California flavored tobacco ban
The Supreme Court shot down a request from tobacco companies to stop California from banning flavored tobacco products.
The Supreme Court shot down a request from tobacco companies to stop California from banning flavored tobacco products.
Karen Bass sworn in as LA's newest mayor
Karen Bass became the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles, as well as the first woman mayor of LA, and the second Black person to lead the city.
Karen Bass became the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles, as well as the first woman mayor of LA, and the second Black person to lead the city.
The Issue Is: From Long Beach to Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
This week, Elex caught up with Long Beach-mayor-turned-Congressman-elect Robert Garcia as he settles into his new gig in Washington, D.C.
LA City Clerk approves recall petition for Councilman Kevin de León
Los Angeles City Councilman has not attended a Council meeting since Oct. 11 and has refused to resign despite growing calls for him to step down.
Los Angeles City Councilman has not attended a Council meeting since Oct. 11 and has refused to resign despite growing calls for him to step down.
VP Kamala Harris to swear in Karen Bass as LA Mayor
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to Los Angeles to swear in Mayor-elect Karen Bass during her inauguration ceremony this weekend.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to return to Los Angeles to swear in Mayor-elect Karen Bass during her inauguration ceremony this weekend.
“The Issue Is”: Midterm madness and beyond
In a lengthy discussion, Bass talks about her inspiration running for mayor, her feelings now that the campaign is over, her 100-day plan for the city of Los Angeles, and whether her former opponent may have a place in her administration.
In a lengthy discussion, Bass talks about her inspiration running for mayor, her feelings now that the campaign is over, her 100-day plan for the city of Los Angeles, and whether her former opponent may have a place in her administration.
EDD debit card program rife with fraud, reports of unemployed Californians not getting their money
Debit cards were touted as a better alternative than checks for unemployed Californians. But a FOX 11 investigation reveals it's a program rife with fraud, complaints and worst of all, leaving people without their money.
Debit cards were touted as a better alternative than checks for unemployed Californians. But a FOX 11 investigation reveals it's a program rife with fraud, complaints and worst of all, leaving people without their money.
Karen Bass says her top priorities in LA are homeless crisis, public safety, affordability
Mayor-elect Karen Bass announced that "work has already begun" in her push to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles.
Mayor-elect Karen Bass announced that "work has already begun" in her push to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Trump 2024 run: 'That's the past'
Former California Governor and longtime Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger weighed in on Donald Trump once again running for President.
Former California Governor and longtime Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger weighed in on Donald Trump once again running for President.
2022 elections: Horvath elected to fill LA County Board of Supervisor seat
Lindsey Horvath won with 52% of the vote.
Lindsey Horvath won with 52% of the vote.
Mayor-elect Karen Bass to LA: 'We will get big things done'
Karen Bass on Thursday addressed Angelenos for the first time since defeating Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor's race.
Karen Bass on Thursday addressed Angelenos for the first time since defeating Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor's race.
Karen Bass expected to be first female mayor of Los Angeles, AP projects
Karen Bass is projected to beat Rick Caruso in the race for LA mayor, making her the first female mayor of Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is projected to beat Rick Caruso in the race for LA mayor, making her the first female mayor of Los Angeles.
Sheriff Alex Villaneuva concedes; Robert Luna elected as LA's next sheriff
Los Angeles County will have a new sheriff in town.
Los Angeles County will have a new sheriff in town.
Karen Bass pulling away in race for LA Mayor vs. Caruso
Karen Bass now holds a comfortable lead over Rick Caruso in the race for LA Mayor, according to the latest batch of election results from the county.
Karen Bass now holds a comfortable lead over Rick Caruso in the race for LA Mayor, according to the latest batch of election results from the county.