As Compton students ace tests, educators are baffled by Rep. Maxine Waters’ snub of school bond
Measure CPT would fix and replace aging Compton school sites, but the congresswoman’s mailer urges a “no” vote.
To combat copper thefts, L.A. city agency seeks its own armed police force
The Department of Water and Power is seeking authorization to create its own armed security force to protect the city’s infrastructure and guard against copper thieves.
Why the wild mega-spending era of L.A. school board races is quietly ending
Big-spending LAUSD school board campaigns of the past has all but disappeared this election cycle as charter school advocates step aside and the teachers union scales back.
Becerra leads governor’s race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds
On the cusp of California’s gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.
A bitter slugfest in Central Valley exposes divisions in the Democratic Party
Two Democrats, Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas, battle for a chance to face Republican Rep. David Valadao in a southern Central Valley congressional seat after he voted to cut Medicaid funds.
Your last-minute voter guide to California’s 2026 primary election
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the 2026 California primary election. How to register and check you status, where to vote and more.
Poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt locked in tight race ahead of Tuesday’s mayoral primary
Mayor Karen Bass leads Councilmember Nithya Raman by one percentage point, with Spencer Pratt close behind
California is teetering on a healthcare cliff, but few are paying attention
Across the U.S., MAGA voters made themselves heard this week with a resounding vote of confidence for President Donald Trump. Will it hold for the fall election?
Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump’s $1.8-billion ‘slush fund’
Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund for his political allies.