Voter Guide to California 2024 Ballot Propositions
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes races for the U.S. House of Representatives, California voters in November…
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California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report says
California's violent crime rate rose 3% last year compared to 2022, according to new data released this week, but the…
Gun control continues to challenge originalism at the Supreme Court
To the editor: Thanks to Michael Hiltzik for his article outlining the shortcomings of the “originalist” approach of some Supreme…
Governor Newsom announces rival ballot initiative on theft and drug reform
The California Legislature is expected to approve a voter initiative this week for the November ballot to crack down on…
Case dismissed against teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter for alleged threat to shoot at school
Editor's note: (06/27/24) Since this story was published in August 2023, the case against Nathan James Cruz was dismissed due…
US charges 193 people in $2.7 billion health fraud crackdown | Business and Economy News
Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims worth…
Don't Let Anti-Homeless Stereotypes Stop Affordable Housing Projects
To the editor: As someone committed to making Venice a better place for everyone, I am heartbroken for the deceased…
Two men arrested for impersonating ICE agents, Anaheim police say
Two men have been arrested for allegedly posing as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to steal money from Latino…
The United States and Mexico resolve avocado dispute, the Mexican president criticizes the United States
MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Monday criticized the US government's withdrawal of inspectors from avocado…
Kenyan police to leave for controversial peacekeeping task in Haiti | police news
Kenyan President William Ruto ceremonially bids farewell to 400 soldiers leaving on a UN-backed mission. A contingent of Kenyan police…