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California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board.
Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting
Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.
Politician behind ‘top two’ primary has second thoughts
The man who brought California the top-two open primary now thinks it needs a drastic overhaul.
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died
In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall
Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for L.A. if Raman and Roy win?
Newsom’s stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.
Controversy over data centers has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon find himself in the crosshairs.
Federal probe of Newsom creates lots of smoke. Is there any fire?
Some say the investigation will boost the governor’s presidential prospects. But it’s too soon to say. The action by Trump’s corrupted Department of “Justice” presents more questions than answers.
How the plan to expand the L.A. City Council got shelved once again
Councilmembers said the proposal to expand the council lacked crucial details. Others say the council didn’t want to dilute its own power.
They found a new park hiding in plain sight in the middle of Los Angeles
Hungry for greenery in a city short on parks, residents have reimagined San Vicente Boulevard.
Behested payments aren’t illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom
Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.