Vote by Tuesday for LA City Council's 6th District special election

The winner will go on to replace former Council President Nury Martinez, who resigned after backlash over leaked audio tapes.

Karen Bass wants LA street homelessness to end by 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is sticking to her campaign promise to address the homeless crisis in the city. In fact, she has appeared to double down on her promise, vowing to end street homelessness by 2026.

Ousted San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin has a new job

Chesa Boudin, the progressive San Francisco District Attorney who was ousted in a June recall last year, has a new job.

The Issue Is: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen look ahead to 2024

This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.

A majority of Californians say Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to serve, new poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of registered voters in California feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to continue serving as a senator, a new poll released Thursday morning by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found.

California’s Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?

In 2021 Newsom promised to appoint a Black woman should Feinstein’s seat become open. Meanwhile, a 2024 Senate campaign is underway to fill the seat when the senator’s term ends in January 2025.

Feinstein’s office details previously unknown complications from shingles illness

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office said she is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication from the shingles virus that can paralyze part of the face.

Doctors, political experts react to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health issues

Health concerns continue to surround Sen. Dianne Feinstein. This comes after an audio exchange showed Feinstein insisting she didn't miss work while she dealt with shingles.

'I haven't been gone' Dianne Feinstein's comments raise more health concerns

When asked about her nearly three-month absence from Washington, Sen. Feinstein responded to reporters saying "I haven't been gone, I've been working."

Remembering LA County's Gloria Molina

Gloria Molina, who served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for more than two decades, died Sunday night after a battle with cancer.

Gloria Molina, former LA County Supervisor, dies after cancer battle

Molina was the first Latina elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council and the LA County Board of Supervisors. She was 74.

The Issue Is: Arnold Schwarzenegger is back

This week on “The Issue Is," an extensive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger. California’s former Governor sat down with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson at two recent events.

Lt. Gov. Kounalakis announces 2026 run to replace Newsom

Eleni Kounalakis became California's first woman Lieutenant Governor in 2018. Come 2026, she'll be seeking to become the state's first woman governor.

Houston man indicted for allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Waters

Brian Michael Gaherty was charged with calling Rep. Maxine Waters' office, leaving threatening voicemails, including telling the congresswoman he wanted to "cut your throat."