June 2026
Trump, without proof, claims ‘cheating’ in California vote, says federal probe underway
The president’s claims of cheating were predicted before the election by both elections experts and Democratic leaders in California, who dismissed them as baseless bluster from a president beset by low approval ratings.
A toxic metal stayed in the air for months after L.A. County fires
After the Eaton and Palisades fires devastated Southern California, a highly toxic metal stayed in the air much longer and probably traveled much farther than expected, according to a new study.
Emergency room visits during heat waves available to the public in ‘near-real time’ in L.A. County
A new dashboard makes public for the first time heat-related deaths and emergency room visits in near-real time.
How Google’s 32-million mosquito project could change California’s battle against dengue
Can Silicon Valley solve California’s mosquito problem? Google is seeking federal approval to unleash millions of bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in the Golden State.
Endangered sheep dies after getting entangled in razor wire at the border, biologist says
A biologist discovered a decomposing bighorn sheep tangled in concertina wire recently strung in Imperial County, part of an effort to deter illegal immigration. Advocates had warned of danger to migrating animals.
Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war
Spencer Pratt says he’s on a mission from God to save Los Angeles. He is currently running second to Mayor Karen Bass, ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman.
Hilton and Becerra lead California’s unsettled governor’s race; Steyer faces elimination
Hilton, Becerra lead California governor’s race; Steyer may be out
In a first for the country, voters in Monterey Park ban data centers
Residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
A competitive governor’s race? Not only in California
President Trump’s endorsed candidate in the high-stakes Iowa governor’s race lost Tuesday — a rare defeat for a Trump-backed candidate.
One thing was clear on election night: Angelenos want change
If Spencer Pratt moves on to the general election and is serious about winning, he needs to learn from the political revolution pursued by his polar opposites, the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.