California's Prop. 50: What 'yes' and 'no' votes mean

A special election in California is heating up and could help decide who controls Congress. Here's what it means to vote "yes" and "no" on Prop. 50.

DOJ to monitor polling sites in these 5 California counties during November election

The monitoring aims to ensure transparency and compliance with federal law, following requests from the California Republican Party regarding "irregularities."

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.

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.

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.

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.