After #FreeBritney, California to limit conservatorships

The new law will require that judges document all alternatives to a conservatorship before granting one.

Biden signs stopgap bill, averting government shutdown

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.

Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine

Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.

New California law requires job postings to include salary ranges

Starting in 2023, employers in California with more than 15 workers will have to disclose salary ranges on their job listings, according to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter

The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.

Karen Bass responds to new ad linking her to Church of Scientology

As the race for Los Angeles mayor enters its final weeks, Rick Caruso released a new ad reviving a speech his opponent, Rep. Karen Bass, made at a Church of Scientology event more than a decade ago.

Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision

The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.

Biden’s policy record, forces some Democrats into unusual balancing act

Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.

Supervisor Kuehl investigation: Court documents reveal she was tipped off before raid

Newly obtained court documents allege that LA County Supervisor Shelia Kuehl was tipped off by her staff prior to her Santa Monica home being raided on Sept. 14 in connection with a corruption probe.

Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run

Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate. 

Indiana abortion clinics to reopen after judge blocks state ban

An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.

LA mayoral debate: Karen Bass, Rick Caruso discuss homelessness, corruption, crime

The mayoral election is less than two months away. Congresswoman Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso both vary on how to solve Los Angeles' issues, but both agree the city is in a state of "crisis."