Lopez: Trump, who so bitterly divided us, was awful enough to unite us. At least temporarily
Trump once said he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. He's lost them now.
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Meet California's first Latino governor. No, not Xavier Becerra
Maybe you have not heard the name but Romauldo Pacheco held numerous titles in California's history: state treasurer, judge, state senator and assemblymember, and the first Latino that California sent to Congress -- after his brief stint as governor.
Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID
Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures.
Boys, 13 and 15, killed in California beach shooting, officials say
The Monterey County Sheriff's Department said the two people found dead near Moss Landing State Beach were Marco Antonio Perez, 15, and Nathaniel Flores, 13. Both were Salinas students.
In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns
Sixteen candidates are vying for three seats on the board that oversees the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the country with some 200,000 students.
Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race
Marissa Roy, 34, a deputy state attorney general, has campaigned on a promise to convert the city attorney's office into a massive "public interest law firm," while her opponent, veteran L.A. prosecutor John McKinney, has pitched himself as a more traditional law-and-order candidate.
L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva
In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated Alex Villanueva, who sought to reclaim the office he held for a single term.
L.A. voters approving ballot measure to raise city sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters
If approved, Measure FD on Tuesday's ballot would raise L.A.'s sales tax by 0.5% to boost funding for the Fire Department.
Barrera leads Shaw in early returns for state superintendent's race
Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.
Ugarte takes early lead for South L.A. City Council seat. San Fernando Valley race too close to call
Jose Ugarte led Estuardo Mazariegos in Council District 9, while Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were nearly even, early returns show.
Nithya Raman narrowly leads Karen Bass in tight L.A. mayor's race
The contest was in many ways generational, with 73-year-old Bass, a political veteran, courting longtime voters and Raman, 45, courting younger Angelenos.
Xavier Becerra makes history as California's first elected Latino governor
Veteran Democrat of anti-Trump state easily defeats Republican Steve Hilton.
Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare
A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.
Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide
Is it too late to vote? What time do polls close? Where's my nearest vote center? Answering all your last-minute questions about voting.
West Hollywood approves domestic partnership registry for polyamorous people
The ordinance allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with WeHo, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.
Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change
Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.
D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'
The L.A. County district attorney has sent the case against four people arrested on suspicion of burning down Old Town Newhall back to sheriff's investigators.
Yet another rare sea turtle nest discovered in Southern California, this time in Ventura
The olive ridley sea turtle nest is the third one ever documented on the nation's West Coast.
Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump
Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.
Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute
The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out "1,000 election monitors and observers" across the U.S. in what it called "the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history," with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda listed as the California counties to be scrutinized.
22 dogs rescued from SoCal river encampment need 'patience, time and love,' caretakers say
Nearly two dozen dogs were rescued this week from an encampment near a river bottom in Ventura County.
How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line
How to find the shortest line at your nearest polling or voter center on election day.
One-eyed dog eludes California rescuers for weeks: 'Anchovy Jack can run fast, jump high'
The dog had escaped from his new home in San Francisco days after undergoing surgery and his adoption from an East Bay organization.
Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election anxiety on the eve of the midterms.
L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error
Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget.
Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs
As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.
Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor
Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.
Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections
The key Los Angeles city and county races on the ballot for the 2026 general election: mayor, city attorney, county sheriff and more.
Teen accused of killing pregnant woman in Spirit Halloween shooting may be tried as adult
The Fairfield Police Department on Monday arrested the 17-year-old boy on suspicion of fatally shooting a pregnant woman and injuring several others inside the Halloween-themed store on Friday.
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over 'reprehensible' remarks
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman fired part-time campaign staffer Eric Cheng on the weekend before Tuesday's election, saying he made "reprehensible" remarks on a video where he was discussing a U.S.
California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration
Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures.
2 people killed, 2 others injured in state beach shooting in Monterey County, police say
Monterey County sheriff's deputies responding to reports of a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach found two people dead along Jetty Road. Two others were injured.
DSA narrowly votes against rescinding Nithya Raman endorsement in L.A. mayor's race
A national Democratic Socialists of America panel had been considering revoking the endorsement of Nithya Raman over her views on Israel, which some considered insufficiently tough.
Two California college students injured in deadly train crash in Spain
Two Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students were injured in a train crash in Spain that killed at least 69 people last week.
Ex-Angels executive Eric Kay again appeals his conviction in Tyler Skaggs fentanyl death
Former Angels employee Eric Kay, serving 22 years for supplying fentanyl-laced pills that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs, is asking a federal court to grant a new trial.
Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive
In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.
Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The appeal by the Trump administration came just before the midterm election, and after federal judges rejected the bid to set aside the 20,000 California ballots.
SoCal moves from Halloween storms to temperatures in the 80s
The Los Angeles Basin saw between a quarter inch and an inch of rain over the weekend. The coming week is set to heat up as more waves could impact the coast starting Thursday.
Didn't register to vote? Here's how you still can cast a ballot
How to cast a ballot using same day voter registration to vote in California for the 2026 general election.
A daughter of L.A. and a transplant to the city. The different paths taken by Bass and Raman
A daughter of L.A. and an immigrant to the city. The different paths taken by Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in their quests to become mayor of Los Angeles.
Jurupa Valley's Patriot High has become an unlikely hotbed for flag football
Patriot High has limited resources, but the school has worked to become the three-time River Valley League flag football champions.
Mayoral candidates Bass and Raman crisscross L.A. on final weekend before the election
The onetime-allies-turned-competitors took veiled shots at each other as they each hit multiple campaign stops Sunday morning, with both attending church and other events throughout the city.
From an LGBTQ+ rally to Trunk or Treat, Becerra and Hilton barnstorm California hoping to be next governor
With Tuesday's election barreling toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and did their the best to gin up support as they crisscrossed California in what has been a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom
Woman killed by LAPD patrol car responding to Halloween party call
The officer was reportedly responding to a call for backup at a large Halloween party in the San Fernando Valley when the collision occurred late Saturday night.
L.A. to decide whether to stay the course with Mayor Bass or vote for change with Raman
L.A. voters will decide between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman, with the city's future direction on the line. As the contentious race nears the finish, the candidates are in a dead heat.
Daylight saving time ends tonight. Here's when to set your clocks back
Californians, like most of America, will get an extra hour of sleep tonight
3 days trapped in a drain pipe — officers rescue man in Riverside
The man had crawled into an 18 inch diameter pipe that drains into a culvert in Riverside.
Massive sewage main break prompts closure of all coastal waters off Long Beach
All open coastal swimming areas, bays, and lagoons in Long Beach have been closed after a sewer main break that spilled thousands of gallons of wastewater into the ocean.
Dana Point landmark Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel resort sells for $600 million
One of Southern California's premier seaside resorts, the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, has been sold for an estimated $600 million as the top end of the state's hotel market continues to thrive.
Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts
Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.
California Botox doctor used $45 million in Medicare money to fund her lavish lifestyle, feds say
Violetta Mailyan was convicted in May of billing Botox injections that were never provided.
The Cheesecake Factory is a punchline. But it's also the California dream
On the night Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents, they offered an elaborate, twisted and ultimately unbelievable explanation of those crucial hours in 1989.
Ex-Garden Grove police sergeant kidnapped, assaulted co-worker, prosecutor says
Former Garden Grove Police Sgt. Charles Starnes II was arrested after being charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting two co-workers, D.A. says.
Lopez: No undecideds here: Why Bass backers are on board, and Raman fans are fired up
The L.A. mayor's race suddenly looks like a tossup. These voters explain why they're Team Bass or Team Raman.
Your last-minute guide to all California propositions
Everything you need to know about all the California propositions in the November general election ballot: Voters will decide on proposals to tax billionaires, extend taxes on high earners, fund biomedical research and more.
Your last-minute guide to obscure but important statewide races in California
There are a host of down-ballot races for statewide office that will be decided in the Nov. 3 general election.
Your last-minute guide to L.A. City Council races: Districts 3 and 9
Voters will choose who will represent City Council Districts 3 and 9. History will be made in District 9, which for the first time in 63 years will be represented by a politician who is not Black.
Your last-minute guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy
The basics you need to know about the two candidates running for the job of L.A. city attorney this midterm election.
Your last-minute guide to education-related ballot measures
Here is your last-minute guide to key education races that are on the November ballot in California.
Your last-minute guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Luna vs. Villanueva
What you need to know about the rematch between Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva to be the next L.A. County sheriff.
Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A
Measure A is a charter amendment that would require binding arbitration between county government and negotiators representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other public safety workers if contract talks reach an impasse and no compromise can be reached.
Your last-minute guide to every L.A. city charter amendments, ballot measures
Voters in the city of Los Angeles will consider eight ballot measures covering everything from taxes and fire resources to governance of airports and the port and the quality of parks.
A tribe returns, joyful, to 51 acres in the San Gabriel foothills
A couple with a plot of land above Santa Clarita marketed their land as a potential glamping site. They decided to sell it to the local tribe instead.
Raman says the LAPD has grown more secretive under Chief Jim McDonnell. Has it?
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has criticized the LAPD for no longer releasing neighborhood crime statistics. Others have taken issue with slow responses to public records requests. Chief Jim McDonnell, however, says the department is more transparent than ever.
Arellano: This is the prayer Catholic bishops should have offered to Trump
Protect those whom Trump has wronged, which is basically everyone in this country except tech bros, foreign dictators and men with great asses.
Inside the local ballot measures L.A. will vote on in the Nov. 3 election
In addition to competitive mayoral and City Council races, L.A. voters also will have their say on 10 local ballot measures that will impact the county and city.
Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams
The proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare funds
Two competitive L.A. City Council seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot
Two Los Angeles City Council seats are on the ballot Nov. 3: one representing the San Fernando Valley and the other South Los Angeles.
Grudge rematch: Luna and Villanueva duel to lead nation's largest sheriff's department
Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.
A pregnant woman killed, 6 injured in Bay Area Spirit Halloween shooting
One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in the Bay Area late Friday.
Justice Dept. sent subpoenas to L.A. election officials. What that means and what happens next
After alleging that noncitizens are registered to vote in L.A. County, the U.S. Department of Justice recently sent subpoenas to local elections officials, calling them to testify before a grand jury. The move may signal that criminal charges are in the works — but the county has ways to fight back.
California sisters among hundreds stranded in Asia after cruise ship halts operations over high fuel costs
California sisters are among about 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after a Florida-based company abruptly suspended its months-long residential cruise ship, citing "extraordinary" fuel costs.
Boyfriend of 'SNL' writer's missing sister among two arrested on suspicion of murder
Christina Downer's actor boyfriend is among two people arrested on suspicion of murdering her nearly a year after she disappeared, Los Angeles police said Friday.
Ex-South Lake Tahoe mayor pleads guilty to wire fraud in church embezzlement case
A former South Lake Tahoe mayor whose church fraud case shocked residents in the scenic Sierra Nevada city pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week in federal court.
O.C. woman who lured puppy with food to run him over was caught on video, federal prosecutors say
A 75-year-old Anaheim woman faces federal charges and could face up to seven years in prison after allegedly running over and killing a puppy in Santa Ana.
Video showing federal agent pointing handgun in face of bystander sparks outrage
Video shows ICE agents detaining a man in North Hollywood, and then pointing a handgun directly in the face of an apparently unarmed bystander during a tense encounter.
Exorbitant egg order at Monterey school cracks open 'disgusting' embezzlement scheme, police say
An unusually expensive Costco breakfast order led Seaside police to arrest two staff members at Monterey International School, accused of embezzling nearly $300,000. The school's chief financial officer is accused of spending public funds on massages, luxury travel and Pilates classes.
LAPD officer accused of holding girlfriend at gunpoint is also charged with abusing kids
Los Angeles police Officer Anthony Gutierrez has been charged with kidnapping, assault and two counts of child abuse likely to cause serious injury.
9th Circuit again denies Trump administration request to block 20,000 California ballots
Federal grand jury subpoenas have demanded that county election officials turn over internal communications and testify, raising concerns that investigations could intimidate workers.
High tides damage 114 structures in Huntington Beach. City warns of more flooding to come
High tides damaged 114 structures in Huntington Beach this week as flooding continues to bash coastal communities across Southern California.
NTSB releases new details of deadly Yosemite National Park firefighter helicopter crash
The firefighting helicopter that crashed in Yosemite last month had problems with its water bucket during an earlier flight, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report.
California's first sea turtle eggs could hatch any day now. Biologists prepare for the 'frenzy'
Federal biologists made a last-minute decision to relocate the eggs after forecasters predicted high tides would swamp their nests on Orange County beaches.
A new rainstorm moves in Friday. What does it means for L.A. Halloween?
Storms will start to arrive Friday, with stray showers in isolated areas and maximum temperatures slightly lower than average, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service.
'They come in droves': How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California
Drivers say the robotaxis are taking up charging spots at public stations, as San Diego officials push for more control over autonomous vehicles.
Democrats are the wild card in House race between two SoCal Republicans
Two veteran Republican incumbents are battling for a solidly red congressional seat in Orange and Riverside counties in an election that could be swayed by Democratic and independent voters.
Your last-minute guide to obscure but important L.A. County election races
There are some obscure races that are important on the L.A. County ballot. Here are seven to keep an eye out for.
Your last-minute guide to the L.A. mayor's race: Bass vs. Raman
Incumbent Karen Bass faces off against Councilmember Nithya Raman in the fierce race to lead L.A. Here's where they stand on housing, policing and homelessness.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 5: Changing how recall elections work
With Proposition 5, voters will consider significant changes to recall rules for elected officials in California.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending
Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 3, the other tax-the-rich measure
There is a ballot measure besides Proposition 40 that also would tax California's wealthiest citizens. What you need to know about Proposition 3.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 38: Research funding for immunology, immunotherapy
Proposition 38 asks voters to approve $8.4 billion in funding for immunology and immunotherapy research that aims to cure and prevent cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 45: CEQA and data centers
Backers say the California Environmental Quality Act is a vital tool for environmental review. Critics say CEQA is too often used to slow down needed housing. Enter Proposition 45.
Your last-minute guide to in-person voting for California's general election
Everything you need to know about how to vote last-minute in the 2026 California general election, including how and where to register, check your status and more.
Your last-minute guide to Propositions 40, 41, 42: The billionaire battle
Proposition 40 would affect hundreds of billionaires. Foes have funded two measures that could stymie 40 even if it passes.
Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Superior Court judge elections
Voters decide four runoff contests for Superior Court seats on Nov. 3, choosing who will preside over criminal and civil cases across the region.
Your last-minute guide to the L.A. Community College District elections
The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation. Voters will elect three members to the board.
Commentary: California's super-rich conquered the world, but not always the voters
Big-money tycoons have leveraged their fortunes to shape the state with their railroads, mines, newspapers, oil businesses and ranching and agriculture.
Cal Fire has a new app. It looks a lot like Watch Duty
Cal Fire does not credit Watch Duty as the inspiration for the AwareCA app. But it does address the uneasiness of many fire officials that residents are getting life-and-death information from a nonofficial source.
Newsom announces a state 'strike force' to smooth path for 2028 Olympics
The strike team will aim to knock down bureaucratic hurdles and ensure that state agencies, local governments and LA28 are working together to ensure a successful Olympics.
Arson, conspiracy are behind devastating Old Town Newhall fire, authorities say; 4 arrested
Roughly two months after fire ripped through Newhall's historic downtown, four people are under arrest, accused of arson and conspiracy in the devastating blaze.