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.
Americans just endured the hottest month in 132 years
This July’s average temperature was about 3 degrees higher than the 20th century average.
435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests
A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said it failed to address injuries caused by use of less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.
As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters
L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.