In one of its most controversial decisions, California’s air board voted tonight to revamp a key climate change program, which could increase gas prices in a state already facing some of the nation’s steepest costs at the pump.
California’s state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history and, depending on a few undecided races, the state Legislature overall could reach gender parity for the first time.
During the four years that Donald Trump was president the first time, California sued him about every 12 days on average. Now that he’s returning to office, Democratic state leaders are preparing potential new lawsuits.
During the four years that Donald Trump was president the first time, California sued him about every 12 days on average. Now that he’s returning to office, Democratic state leaders are preparing potential new lawsuits. State Attorney General Rob Bonta ...
California’s state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history and, depending on a few undecided races, the state Legislature overall could reach gender parity for the first time.
As debate raged this summer over whether President Joe Biden should abandon his re-election bid, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stock soared. The California Democrat became a fixture on the national political stage as he stood behind Biden to the bitter end — a boost in profile,
Elections have consequences, as California is likely to learn when Donald Trump once again moves into the White House. The state has been a bastion of anti-Trump sentiment ever since the bombastic billionaire real estate tycoon first ventured into politics nearly a decade ago.
AAMER MADHANI Joe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss too. As Democrats pick up the pieces after President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory,
In the parlance of politics, “ticket-splitting” refers to someone who votes for candidates of both major parties. It bedevils political devotees as they turn out partisan voters. In some states it has been discouraged by allowing voters to back all of one party’s candidates by pulling just one voting machine lever and making it difficult
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By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia From their phones and their television screens and sometimes out their windows, Californians saw their state change quickly in the pandemic. Homelessness grew then and continued to grow.
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff won the California US Senate seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday after a lopsided, low-key contest. The Los Angeles-area congressman, who rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in then-President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial,
Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, calls himself a “hard middle” candidate who ...
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.
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Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
Saturday marked the first Power Five football games played with COVID-19 protocols, but the lack of alumni clubs meeting across L.A. made for a sad mood.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Keeping it PG! Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, don’t kiss and tell — especially before the NFL star suits up for a game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 43, opened up about his sex life during football season while appearing on the Thursday,
The 36-year-old House star flashed her eye-catching figure in a slightly sheer white coverup, which gave an obstructed view of her bright cobalt blue swimsuit.
The 25-year-old Bay Area-raised R&B singer had her dark tresses tied back into a bun and showcased her natural beauty with minimal makeup and oversized clothing on Thursday.
NBA superstar LeBron James has reportedly purchased a third home in Los Angeles – a £30million, 13,000 square foot Beverly Hills mansion fit for The King. James’ new place boasts four
LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight. The decision puts the football season on hold through 2020 and leaves USC and UCLA fans in the lurch.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Leaving behind her disappointment over the NCAA women’s basketball tournament being called off, Sabrina Ionescu will be on focus Saturday as the WNBA season begins.