Newsom signs another anti-shoplifting bill amid growing crime concerns
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed the last of a package of retail theft bills crafted by Democratic…
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Mother defends man accused of causing forest fire in Line
The 34-year-old Norco man arrested on suspicion of starting the Line Fire that swept through San Bernardino County tried several…
Allow judges to make the record when stenographers are not available
September 12, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I applaud the Los Angeles County Superior Court's decision to…
The Republican Party is targeting the “non-citizen vote.” Experts agree it's not a problem
WASHINGTON — Heading into what is expected to be another tight presidential race, Republicans are laying the groundwork for an…
Lawmakers take 'creative' approach to enforcing thermal safety rules for farmworkers
September 12, 2024 3 am Pacific Time Erika Patricia Deluque Barros said she was working in a tomato field in…
Puppy Pipeline: How the LA Times Reported the Story
To report this story, The Times submitted public records requests to all 50 states for dog export records, to all…
California is in trouble. Why don't its voters elect Republicans?
September 11, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Steve Lopez, referring to California Republicans, writes: “None of them…
California is about to ban octopus farming
California lawmakers have approved a bill that would make it illegal to farm octopuses in state waters or on land,…
Veterinary care costs rise in California. Residents share their worst bills
Two things are certain when it comes to pet parenting: 1) your beloved furry being will one day need to…
Opinion: A way to help seniors combat housing insecurity and loneliness
In the midst of the housing crisis in Los Angeles, one fact should sound alarm bells: Seniors are estimated to…