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Trump stopped federal funding to Maine over transgender athletes. Could California follow?
Trump made good on his threat to strip Maine of federal dollars over its rules regarding transgender athletes — rules essentially identical to those in California.
Why Trump's DOJ targeted L.A. County over gun permits — and who might be next
The Department of Justice is investigating L.A. County over alleged waits of up to 18 months for gun permits, a case that legal experts say could have far-reaching implications.
Chain-saw-wielding man suspected of felling downtown L.A. trees is arrested
A suspect was arrested after surveillance video and community tips led police to a man they say used a chain saw to cut down at least 13 trees in and around downtown Los Angeles.
Arrests at Pomona Home Depot spark fear about labor crackdown amid L.A. fire recovery
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents reportedly detained over a dozen day laborers outside a Home Depot in Pomona on Tuesday.
WATCH: Crowd gathers outside Pope Francis’ childhood church in Argentina
Crowds gathered Monday outside the Basilica de San José de Flores, the childhood church of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires.
Fires, tariffs and high interest rates: L.A. housing construction plunged at start of year
In the first three months of 2025, the city of Los Angeles approved building permits for 57% fewer new homes than a year earlier, according to a report from research firm Hilgard Analytics.
Conservative commentator Steve Hilton announces a run for California governor
Conservative commentator and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the 2026 race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
In State of the City speech to a battered Los Angeles, Bass strikes hopeful tone
Faced with a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, Bass released a budget after her speech that calls for the elimination of more than 2,700 city positions — including 1,650 layoffs.
DOGE layoffs of federal mediators leave grocery chain talks and other labor disputes in limbo
Isael Hermosillo, a mediator who was negotiating labor contracts for California grocers, was one of 130 terminated in March.
'He embraced all people': Californians mourn a pope who shared their values, brought excitement to church
Pope Francis was a particularly beloved figure in the Los Angeles region. The pontiff's death finds the community grappling with a 'big loss.'
Newsom makes $24 generic Narcan available to all Californians
Naloxone will be available for $24 for anyone living in California. The governor's office credited a preliminary decrease in overdose deaths to the state's effort to tackle the opioid crisis.
Five things to look out for in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' budget
Bass will release her spending plan for 2025-26 on Monday, one that's expected to recommend major cuts to the city's workforce.
Apr 24, 2025