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Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It’s a bad fix for an unclear problem.
How a California wildfire inspired a book about hidden animal societies
A new book explores how cutting-edge technology is transforming what scientists know about wildlife communities — and how it might change our definition of civilization.
‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source
The source of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains is drying up, threatening a critical water lifeline for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest.
California’s ‘first partner’ targeted by Trump, Newsom says. Here is what we know about her career, finances
Jennifer Siebel Newsom earns money from organizations she founded or controls. They include a nonprofit that advocates for gender equity; a for-profit production company; and the California Partners Project.
Here’s a clue about these mystery books: ‘Papa’ may be California’s next governor
In Kitty Felde’s young adult novels, the lead character is modeled after a girl she’d mentored in L.A. For the father, she picked a certain ex-L.A. congressman.
Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho’s resignation
The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andres Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
In internal shakeup, Mayor Karen Bass replaces her top campaign strategist
Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass’ reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden Harris campaign in 2024.
In echoes of Palisades fire, Boyle Heights fire may cost Mayor Bass politically
Bass, who is running for reelection, said in an interview that she rarely travels and always worries about what could happen when she does — whether it’s a fire or a big car accident.
Gas flaring by fossil fuel producers rose in 2025, World Bank says
Fossil fuel producers flared more methane gas around the world in 2025, despite years of pledges to reduce the wasteful practice, according to data released today by the World Bank.