California Dems want abortion to be a constitutional right

The right to an abortion and to use or refuse contraceptives would be enshrined in the California Constitution under an amendment announced Wednesday by Democratic legislative leaders who are seeking to blunt a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning federal abortion protections.

What to know ahead of Nov. 2022 runoff for LA County Sheriff
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It's now down to two candidates as incumbent Alex Villanueva and retired Long Beach police chief Robert Luna both advanced to the Nov. 2022 runoff in the battle for LA County Sheriff.

Summit of the Americas met with protests in LA
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As the entire hemisphere has its eyes on Los Angeles, some took to downtown streets to protest.

Accused killer wants plea deal before Gascón recall election

A day after San Franciscans recalled their district attorney, supporters of recalling LA County DA George Gascón are hoping a new audio recording will help in their push to meet the July deadline for gathering signatures. 

House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings

The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.

Donald Trump set to undergo questioning in July for NY civil probe

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state's highest court to step in.

President Biden visits LA: Road closures, schedule of events
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President Joe Biden will arrive in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon as the Summit of the Americas begins its formal program of discussions among leaders from Western Hemisphere nations addressing issues ranging from immigration to climate change to COVID.

LA Deputy DA warns Gascón: 'You're next'

Closer to home, the campaign to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón released a statement saying San Francisco's results show Gascón could next.

LA Deputy DA warns Gasc?n: 'You're next'
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The campaign to recall DA George Gasc?n released a statement saying San Francisco's results show Gasc?n could be next.

You Decide 2022: Caruso, Bass advance to runoff
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In the race for mayor of Los Angeles, Rep. Karen Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso both advanced to the November election and will face of for the title of mayor.

2022 midterms: Results from Tuesday's key US House races and other things to know

Primary elections across seven states Tuesday set up November contests in dozens of races, as Democrats look to protect the party's fragile majority in the House.

San Francisco ousts liberal DA Chesa Boudin in heated recall

San Francisco on Tuesday has voted to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform.