California lawmaker introduces 'Dog and Cat Bill of Rights'

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.

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.

“The Issue Is”: Rick Caruso’s run for LA mayor

“The Issue Is”: Rick Caruso’s run for LA mayor

A billionaire real estate developer behind Los Angeles landmarks like the Grove and the Americana at Brand, this week, Rick Caruso officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles.

A billionaire real estate developer behind Los Angeles landmarks like the Grove and the Americana at Brand, this week, Rick Caruso officially launched his campaign for Mayor of Los Angeles.

Gascón shifts policy on special circumstance allegations, saying there 'may be the rare occasion'

Gascón shifts policy on special circumstance allegations, saying there 'may be the rare occasion'

Gascón noted in a series of memos that there "may be the rare occasion" where special circumstance allegations may be "necessary" that could result in a life prison term without parole in murder cases and that juveniles may be selectively transferred to the adult court system in the "most egregious cases that warrant a state prison commitment."

Gascón noted in a series of memos that there "may be the rare occasion" where special circumstance allegations may be "necessary" that could result in a life prison term without parole in murder cases and that juveniles may be selectively transferred to the adult court system in the "most egregious cases that warrant a state prison commitment."

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

California bill would allow private citizens to enforce weapons ban

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

A new bill in California would allow private citizens to go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers. "If Texas can use a law to ban a woman’s right to choose and to put her health at risk, we will use that same law to save lives and improve the health and safety of the people in the state of California," Newsom said.

Democratic leaders reluctant to halt California gas tax hike

Democratic leaders reluctant to halt California gas tax hike

Amid record-high gas prices, California’s Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday they are reluctant to adopt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July because the resulting $500 million goes to vital programs.

Amid record-high gas prices, California’s Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday they are reluctant to adopt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July because the resulting $500 million goes to vital programs.

California lawmakers want to reverse Prop 47; ‘make crime illegal again’

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.

Herb Wesson appointed to LA City Council's 10th district

Herb Wesson appointed to LA City Council's 10th district

Wesson served the city's 10th district from 2005 to 2020. The district hasn't had representation in City Council since Oct. 20.

Wesson served the city's 10th district from 2005 to 2020. The district hasn't had representation in City Council since Oct. 20.

Judge is first Latina nominated to California Supreme Court

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.

Former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck pulls support from DA George Gascón

Former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck pulls support from DA George Gascón

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck Friday rescinded his support of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, joining a chorus of law enforcement officials and victims' advocates who have expressed concern over what they deem Gascón's soft-on-crime policies.

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck Friday rescinded his support of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, joining a chorus of law enforcement officials and victims' advocates who have expressed concern over what they deem Gascón's soft-on-crime policies.

Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests

Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests

Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.

Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.

Los Angeles deputy DAs slam George Gascón for declining their invitation to defend himself against recall

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.

Republican state senator to challenge Newsom in California

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.

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.

Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election

Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."