June 25, 2026
Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It’s a bad fix for an unclear problem.
How a California wildfire inspired a book about hidden animal societies
A new book explores how cutting-edge technology is transforming what scientists know about wildlife communities — and how it might change our definition of civilization.
‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source
The source of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains is drying up, threatening a critical water lifeline for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest.
California’s ‘first partner’ targeted by Trump, Newsom says. Here is what we know about her career, finances
Jennifer Siebel Newsom earns money from organizations she founded or controls. They include a nonprofit that advocates for gender equity; a for-profit production company; and the California Partners Project.
Here’s a clue about these mystery books: ‘Papa’ may be California’s next governor
In Kitty Felde’s young adult novels, the lead character is modeled after a girl she’d mentored in L.A. For the father, she picked a certain ex-L.A. congressman.