Politics
Group that helped run the L.A. Zoo for more than 50 years is now bankrupt
We all know the L.A. Zoo’s elephants are now in Tulsa, but did you know the zoo’s nonprofit partner is in bankruptcy court?
Californians rallied to save the coast 50 years ago. Trump is spoiling the celebration
The Trump administration, thirsty for offshore oil, has ordered a review of California’s coastal management.
Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterm
The White House defended President Trump’s dismissal of the bipartisan U.S. Elections Assistance Commission’s remaining members as enhancing election security. Critics called it a dangerous partisan move.
In God he doesn’t trust. Still, his congressional career thrives
California Rep. Jared Huffman is one of just four openly agnostic or religiously unaffiliated lawmakers and is by far the most outspoken. His new book warns of the perils of rising Christian nationalism.
Instead of uniting the left, California’s billionaire tax measure has split Democratic allies
The union leader behind California’s proposed billionaire tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to take it off the ballot.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom sought to redefine the role of first spouse. Now, she faces her biggest test
Siebel Newsom faces a predicament as her husband positions himself as Trump’s chief antagonist and prepares for a possible 2028 White House run.
14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections
In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.
The Founding Fathers pledged their fortunes to the cause of liberty. Trump enriches himself
Could the Declaration of Independence be signed today by this crop of political leaders, particularly the one who occupies and defaces the White House?
Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts
California’s Supreme Court will decide whether to allow electronic recordings of most civil court proceedings. A ruling in favor could fix a crisis but have unintended consequences.
As transgender troops leave the military, California seeks to help them start new lives
After a year of limbo, some transgender troops who opted to leave the U.S. military voluntarily are finally being released. A new California bill would protect those forced out with a less than honorable discharge.