Politics
Push to limit traffic stops passes City Council — but LAPD policy not changing yet
The Los Angeles City Council voted to limit “pretextual” stops, which have been blamed for racial disparities in enforcement, calling on police oversight officials to quickly adopt new policies.
Two winners, one loser in L.A. mayor’s debate
What’s shocking about Nithya Raman’s flop is that she should know how important it is to project well to a television audience, given that her husband is a screenwriter.
How to watch tonight’s Los Angeles mayoral debate
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman face off in a Los Angeles mayoral debate. Here’s how to watch the candidates on Wednesday night.
Coded messages, ‘red boxing’ and other allegations in California’s testy race for governor
Becerra’s campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.
Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election
California’s primary election takes place on June 2. Learn about L.A.’s city and county races and others for state offices.
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
Trump urged Texas Republicans last year to redraw U.S. House districts to give the party an advantage. Democrats in California responded by doing the same. Then other states joined the battle. Lawmakers, commissions or courts have adopted new House districts in eight states.
Big money pours into L.A. elections from unions, businesses — and Sokoloff’s mom
With the election one month away, police officers, firefighters, hotel workers and others are waging expensive campaigns.
Not too early, not too late. Here’s the sweet spot for voting in California
As ballots arrive at homes throughout the state, residents have to decide when to vote, so they can respond to late-breaking events but not risk their ballot arriving too late to count.
Taxes, program cuts and Newsom’s legacy on the line in budget negotiations
Whether Gov. Gavin Newsom solves California’s chronic spending deficit or dumps the problem on the next governor will define his legacy as a steward of trillions in taxpayer dollars.
Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?