California gubernatorial debate canceled amid backlash
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USC canceled its gubernatorial debate after the organizers were accused of not inviting candidates of color to the event.

California gubernatorial debate at USC canceled at last minute: Here's why

USC has canceled its gubernatorial debate on Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before six candidates were scheduled to take the stage amid uproar over its exclusion of every candidate of color. 

Fallout grows as civil rights icon César Chávez faces sexual abuse allegations

A Los Angeles attorney says women alleging childhood sexual abuse by César Chávez could have a strong legal case against the United Farmworkers decades later.

LA County Sheriff election: Meet the candidates in the June 2 primary

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff primary election, featuring candidate profiles for Robert Luna, Alex Villanueva, and more.

César Chávez accused of sexual abuse: NYT reports
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Dolores Huerta accused labor leader César Chávez of sexual abuse in response to a bombshell New York Times report.

Debate over proposed $77 million Santa Monica affordable housing project

A shuttered pet store at Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street has become the center of a growing controversy as plans move forward to redevelop the site into an eight-story affordable housing complex.

Taxpayer-funded housing project still unfinished
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A city project meant to quickly turn a hotel into housing for people experiencing homelessness has stretched into a years-long construction effort — with nearly $20 million now tied to the development

FBI warns California of possible Iranian drone attack

An FBI bulletin reportedly warns that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack against California targets from a vessel at sea following U.S.-Israeli military strikes.

OC extends candidate filing deadline for three primary offices

Orange County officials have extended the June primary filing deadline to Wednesday for the 38th Congressional and 68th/72nd Assembly districts.

Villanueva challenges Luna as LA County primary field takes shape

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins eight challengers filing to run against Robert Luna in the June 2 LA County primary election.

'Bye Girl!' What California Gov. Newsom said about Kristi Noem's departure

It didn't take long for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his fiery social media team to weigh in on President Trump firing Kristi Noem on Thursday from the head of the Department of Homeland Security. “BYE GIRL!" Newsom shared on X.

Crowded Democratic race for California Governor
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Is the Democratic side of the race for California Governor getting too crowded? The California Democratic Party's chair claims it might give Republican candidates an edge come Nov. 2026.

California Democratic chair warns crowded governor race could hand GOP a top-two win

California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks is calling on gubernatorial candidates to reassess their viability amid a crowded primary field, warning that too many Democrats in the race could result in two Republicans advancing to the general election.