US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama

The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.

Measure A: Priest accused of endorsing removal of LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva

Caught on camera – parishioners at a Catholic church are being encouraged by their priest to make a pledge to vote “Yes” on a ballot measure that would kick Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva out of office.

New California law legalizes jaywalking

Starting in January, it will no longer be illegal to jaywalk in California, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill decriminalizing it and legalizing safe street crossings.

Supreme Court rejects bump stock ban cases

The Supreme Court says it won't take up two cases that involved challenges to a ban enacted during the Trump administration on bump stocks, the gun attachments that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.

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.