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Solar ranch aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid.
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?
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor’s debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
How I learned to stop worrying about noncitizens voting in L.A. elections
L.A. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to allow noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. The proposal isn’t as radical as it seems.
Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change
Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire’s own transformation?