Politics
Schools don’t have to tell parents about student gender identity — unless they ask, judge rules
Chino Valley Unified had sought reinstatement of a policy that notified parents of a child’s gender issues. Judge refuses, but parents must be told if they ask.
Bass skips hearing on L.A. homelessness spending, calling probe politically motivated
Burchett’s effort to force Bass to testify is the latest example of congressional Republican leaders trying to examine California’s handling of regional issues and finances.
Mideast escalation risks an oil shock ahead of the midterms
The strikes put the Trump administration in a newly precarious position less than two months before the November midterms.
Fewer than half of Americans expect midterm elections to be ‘free and fair,’ poll finds
Fewer than half of Americans believe the upcoming midterm elections will be “free and fair,” according to a new poll — a sharp decline from after the 2024 election.
It’s National Voter Registration Day. Are you ready for California’s upcoming election?
Here’s how to register to vote and check your registration status ahead of California’s 2026 general election.
Supreme Court halts Trump’s proposed limits on mail ballots for this year’s elections
The justices turned down an emergency appeal from Trump’s lawyers, who argued the government needed a new and untested system of unique bar codes to track millions of mailed ballots.
Newsom says he won’t run for president if Harris does
Newsom’s effective yield to Harris diminishes the possibility of a 2028 showdown between two of California’s most powerful political figures.
California, others challenge Trump effort to deny green cards over past use of public aid
California and others filed lawsuits Monday challenging new Trump administration rules for denying green cards to applicants who have relied on public assistance.
Byron Sher, an uncomfortable politician who left an indelible mark on California’s environment, dies at 98
Byron Sher, a Stanford law professor-turned California legislator who wrote some of the state’s most far-reaching environmental laws, died Saturday. He was 98.
Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.