Bass leading LA mayoral race: UC Berkeley poll
The LA mayoral election is on Nov. 8.
The LA mayoral election is on Nov. 8.
California lawmakers want to reverse Prop 47; ‘make crime illegal again’
Hailed as a step toward criminal justice reform by supporters, Prop 47 downgraded charges pertaining to certain theft and drug possession crimes from a felony to a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen goods is less than $950. As a result, thieves feel emboldened to commit crimes because of the soft penalties, some California lawmakers say.
Hailed as a step toward criminal justice reform by supporters, Prop 47 downgraded charges pertaining to certain theft and drug possession crimes from a felony to a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen goods is less than $950. As a result, thieves feel emboldened to commit crimes because of the soft penalties, some California lawmakers say.
Judge is first Latina nominated to California Supreme Court
Patricia Guerrero has been nominated to serve on the California Supreme Court. If confirmed, Guerrero, the daughter of Mexican immigrants would be the first Latina to serve the court.
Patricia Guerrero has been nominated to serve on the California Supreme Court. If confirmed, Guerrero, the daughter of Mexican immigrants would be the first Latina to serve the court.
Billionaire Rick Caruso announces run for mayor of Los Angeles
Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso announced his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles Friday.
Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso announced his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles Friday.
Los Angeles deputy DAs slam George Gascón for declining their invitation to defend himself against recall
Democratic Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon’s own deputies slammed him for allegedly blowing them off at a virtual town hall event at which they’d asked him to explain why he shouldn’t be recalled.
Democratic Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon’s own deputies slammed him for allegedly blowing them off at a virtual town hall event at which they’d asked him to explain why he shouldn’t be recalled.
COVID sick pay: California governor signs law to bring back paid sick leave through Sept. 2022
The COVID-19 sick leave will be retroactive and cover COVID-related absences since Jan. 1, 2022.
The COVID-19 sick leave will be retroactive and cover COVID-related absences since Jan. 1, 2022.
Republican state senator to challenge Newsom in California
California Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle will announce his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, one of the first Republicans to publicly challenge Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom since his decisive victory in a recall election just five months ago.
California Republican state Sen. Brian Dahle will announce his candidacy for governor on Tuesday, one of the first Republicans to publicly challenge Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom since his decisive victory in a recall election just five months ago.
California recall election cost taxpayers $200 million
The $200 million price tag is still nearly 30% less than state officials had budgeted.
The $200 million price tag is still nearly 30% less than state officials had budgeted.
Measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if homelessness goals are not met
Details were released Friday on a ballot measure organized by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor of LA, to ban encampments across the city and prioritize emergency temporary shelter production and if approved, the measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if the goals are not met.
Details were released Friday on a ballot measure organized by Councilman Joe Buscaino, who is running for mayor of LA, to ban encampments across the city and prioritize emergency temporary shelter production and if approved, the measure would reduce salaries of elected officials if the goals are not met.
Gun rights group sues San Jose over liability law requiring firearm insurance
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.
The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights.
Healthcare regardless of immigration status included in Newsom's budget proposal
California would be the first state to provide health coverage to all immigrants in the country illegally under the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Monday.
California would be the first state to provide health coverage to all immigrants in the country illegally under the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Monday.
President Elder? Larry Elder talks his political future on “The Issue Is”
Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Last July, in the midst of the state’s second ever recall campaign, Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder announced he would join dozens of other challengers trying to oust Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Larry Elder isn’t running for CA Governor, but he may run for President
Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in California’s recall election in 2021. But, he won't be running again in 2022.
Larry Elder won more votes than any other candidate hoping to take Gov. Gavin Newsom’s job in California’s recall election in 2021. But, he won't be running again in 2022.
California Democrats revive universal health care bill
Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday revived a plan for what could be the nation’s first universal health care system — prompting strong opposition from doctors and health insurers overtax increases for businesses and individuals that would pay for the plan and only if voters approved the tax hikes.
Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday revived a plan for what could be the nation’s first universal health care system — prompting strong opposition from doctors and health insurers overtax increases for businesses and individuals that would pay for the plan and only if voters approved the tax hikes.
Larry Elder announces he won’t run for California governor in 2022
Conservative talk show radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder announced Tuesday he will not run for California governor against Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.
Conservative talk show radio host and former gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder announced Tuesday he will not run for California governor against Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.
New California laws that take effect January 2022
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
From to-go alcohol to an increase in California's minimum wage, here's a look at the new laws taking effect in California beginning January 1, 2022.
LA-area loses US House seat in new California political maps
New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections.
New California congressional maps finalized Monday leave the Los Angeles area with one fewer U.S. House seat and set up a handful of highly competitive races for next year’s midterm elections.
Newsom boosts efforts to combat smash-and-grabs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he'll seek more than $300 million to help law enforcement combat smash-and-grabs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced he'll seek more than $300 million to help law enforcement combat smash-and-grabs
LA Council members use office funds to pay LAPD
Multiple LA City Council members used district funds to pay the LAPD for increased patrols in their districts, according to an LA Times report, including Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz.
Multiple LA City Council members used district funds to pay the LAPD for increased patrols in their districts, according to an LA Times report, including Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz.
LA mayoral candidates meet in first public forum
Four candidates in next year's Los Angeles mayoral election appeared in their first public forum together Sunday.
Four candidates in next year's Los Angeles mayoral election appeared in their first public forum together Sunday.