August 2026
Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff’s Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed “a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment,” announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff’s Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed firearms.
Finally, a solar solution for renters. Can California catch up?
Plug-in solar panels that can power refrigerators and other household appliances are getting more common. One California lawmaker is trying to make them legal in the state.
California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump
The EPA’s National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level.
Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll.
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November
For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.
Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma’s Revenge, Mexican food’s role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.
In Paramount merger, law and politics collide
David Ellison is threatening to pull Paramount out of Hollywood if the state continues its lawsuit against his merger. Is that a real threat?
In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor’s race
After polling showed progressive Francesca Hong up by double digits, the establishment-backed David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin.
Trump again asks Supreme Court to save USPS mail ballot plan after second lower court loss
The Trump administration again asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene to save President Trump’s plan for the U.S. Postal Service to place new nationwide limits on mail voting.
State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire
Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.