Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment challenge to assault rifle ban
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a Second Amendment challenge to Illinois state laws banning the sale of…
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California heat death toll rises
As California heads into a dangerous holiday heat wave that will blanket millions of residents in triple-digit temperatures, state and…
Crews gain ground on Basin fire, but heat wave increases danger
California firefighters battling a wildfire that has scorched more than 13,000 acres of the Sierra National Forest just north of…
Boudreaux suspends campaign for McCarthy's former House seat
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, considered the outsider candidate in the Central Valley congressional race to replace former House Speaker…
How California makes it nearly impossible to build affordable housing
To the editor: It’s easy to say, “Let’s build more affordable housing.” But doing it is another story entirely. (“Housing…
Newsom praises Biden, rejects post-debate questions about his replacement
President Biden's lackluster performance in the first 2024 debate with former President Trump ended with tough questions about whether Biden…
Major heat wave expected to hit much of California next week
A major heat wave expected in California during the week of July 4 is already prompting heat warnings for much…
Column: DMV Rules Out Stupid License Renewal Questions, But 'Virtual Assistant' Needs Improvement
A quick look at the census data (more than 11,000 people turn 65 every day in the US), along with…
Film production is fleeing Los Angeles. So why is FilmLA increasing permit fees?
To the editor: Thank you for your powerful account of the exodus of Hollywood film and television workers from Los…
Will Biden's debate fiasco open the door for Harris and Newsom?
SACRAMENTO — As pressure mounts on President Biden to abandon his re-election bid after a surprisingly dismal debate performance, attention…