Anti-cat declawing bill in California advances

A California legislator is trying to ban a practice performed on cats that he and other advocates call "cruel" and "outdated."

El Monte Mayor under fire over retaliation scandal

El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona faced public criticism and was censured by the City Council following a lawsuit settlement accusing her of retaliating against a resident.

Vice mayor in California calls for 'Cholos' to defend 'streets' amid ICE raids

Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez is under federal investigation for a video in which she challenges local gang members to defend their territory against federal immigration agents.

LA ICE protests, Day 13: Federal raids draw more protests

Los Angeles may have turned a page on emergency curfew orders, but protests appear far from over as federal raids continue in Southern California. Also, President Trump has deployed more troops to the area.

California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report

A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could result in a loss of more than $278 billion for the Golden State.

These new laws take effect in California on July 1

A series of new laws will go into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer issues to a law seeking to crack down on retail theft, as well as minimum wage hikes in many cities.

LA ICE protests, Day 12: Curfew in downtown LA lifted, additional troops deployed

After a week and half of protests, the curfew in downtown LA has been lifted. Meanwhile, the Dept. of Defense plans to deploy an additional 2,000 guard troops.

Proposed CA bill would ban officers from wearing face masks

If approved, the bill would require all law enforcement officials to show their faces and be identifiable by their uniform, which should carry their name or other identifier.

Trump, Newsom feud over LA anti-ICE riots: Their words

California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump have feuded over the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles.

Andrew Do, former OC Supervisor, sentenced in bribery case

Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do, who resigned as part of a plea deal stemming from a bribery scheme involving disbursement of COVID-19 relief funds, was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison.

DOJ investigating California for potential Title IX violations over trans athlete policies

Currently, California law requires schools to allow transgender athletes to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. Now, the DOJ is investigating whether this law is a violation of Title IX.

California state senator from Riverside cited for DUI near State Capitol

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) is speaking out after she was cited for allegedly driving under the influence just blocks from the Capitol in Sacramento.