The state recognizes nearly 50 racial and ethnic identities for data collection, but it only considers Jewish identity as a religion, not an ethnicity.

Widespread anxiety over environmental risks and rising costs have turned the rapid expansion of AI data centers into a focal point in midterm elections nationwide.

A federal judge again Friday blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enacting President Trump’s sweeping new mail ballot rules for the November election.

An inquiry into the case’s effect on LAPD recruitment efforts is ongoing, but an internal investigation sheds new light on the unit at the center of a scandal.

The Dodgers should sit Raman in their dugout come playoff time, because her knack for scoring while behind is almost preternatural.

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked a new U.S. House map backed by President Trump from being used in the November election, ordering it be put to a vote.

A closely fought Senate race and competitive contest for governor have raised Democratic hopes, again. A Texas win would scramble the presidential map in 2028 and beyond.

California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage.

A federal judge threw outa U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging California school policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports.

The effort is part of the implementation of President Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting and has been temporarily halted by a federal judge. The ruling is being appealed by the administration and the directive may ultimately end up back before the U.S. Supreme Court.