August 2026
‘California’s coast is not for sale.’ State battles Trump plan to limit coastal oversight
Hundreds of Californians rallied at a federal hearing to protest a Trump administration push to wrest regulatory control over the state’s coastline.
Toxic site near South L.A. homes finally faces state cleanup order
The California toxic substances agency cites what “appears to be a major source of contamination” that “may present a substantial hazard to human health.”
Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat
Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign launched a chatbot parodying rival Connie Chan, sparking a rebuke from Pelosi and illustrating the minefield politicians navigate when using AI.
Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case
In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wrong message.
Raman will lose homelessness committee chair as mayoral race heats up, sources say
Nithya Raman will lose her post as chair of the L.A. City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee just as the mayoral race between her and Mayor Karen Bass enters its final months.
Jackie, arguably the world’s most famous bald eagle, dies after weeks of treatment
Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.
With Big Bear bald eagle Jackie critically ill, we want to hear what she means to you
With celebrity eagle Jackie critically ill, we want to hear fans’ favorite memories of her and her family.
‘Surveillance pricing’ is legal gouging. California legislators don’t seem to care
Some retailers mine your data, down to how long your mouse hovers, to jack up prices to as much as they think you will pay. It’s called surveillance pricing, and California legislators seem ambivalent when it comes to stopping the growing trend.
The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
Your guide to the California governor’s race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates.