House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair

The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.

Gascón recall effort: Signatures on track for July deadline, campaign says

The Recall DA George Gascón campaign announced Wednesday it has collected over 125,000 signatures, which is on track to meet the July 6 deadline for submission.

Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid

Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”

Senate votes to make daylight saving time permanent

Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.

The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it

Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.

Senator asks to delay Garcetti's ambassadorship nomination

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Thursday to delay a confirmation vote pending an investigation into whether Garcetti knew about and ignored sexual assault allegations against a former advisor.

Why two Los Angeles County prosecutors are suing DA Gascón

Senior Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys Maria Ramirez and Victor Rodriguez announced a lawsuit against District Attorney George Gascón, alleging they were reassigned because they complained about certain policies.

Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax rebate Tuesday amid record-high prices at the pump but rejected calls to increase oil drilling during his State of the State address Tuesday.

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.

Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, dies after battle with cancer

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Monday announced that her husband, Richard Blum, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86.

2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know

The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.

Protesters interrupt LA mayoral candidate debate
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A total of six protesters were escorted out of the debate, but no one was detained or arrested.

June Primary Ballot: Who is running for mayor of Los Angeles?

LA City Councilman Kevin de León and real estate developer Rick Caruso have both qualified for the June primary election ballot.

California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

The Dog and Cat Bill of Rights was just introduced in the California State Assembly and would give cats and dogs seven rights, legally protected like Americans are protected by the Bill of Rights.