Governor declares state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for the city of Rancho Palos Verdes after the…
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Supreme Court rules against Oklahoma in dispute over abortion referrals
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an Oklahoma abortion-related appeal, ruling that the Biden administration could cut funding…
Kim Kardashian and her sister visit a fire camp for inmates in Northern California
Kim Kardashian, who in recent years has emerged as an advocate for criminal justice reform, last week visited a camp…
Editorial: A practically empty psychiatric hospital can help more people without becoming a prison
Metropolitan State Hospital occupies 162 acres in Norwalk, roughly the same size as Disneyland. Many of the Metropolitan's structures have…
After a 'hot summer of labor,' California Legislature reluctant to pass union bills
SACRAMENTO — A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as the “hot…
Editorial: It's time to raise the federal minimum wage to $7.25 per hour
It's been 15 years since workers earning the federal minimum wage got a raise. The cost of living has risen…
California lawmakers pass bill banning college admissions based on bequests and donations
Lawmakers this week approved a bill that would make California one of the few states in the country to ban…
California's work on repairs starts slowly
SACRAMENTO — In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers pushed legislation to create a “first-in-the-nation” state task force to…
Newsom calls California Legislature into special session on oil prices
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom called California lawmakers into a special session Saturday after Assembly Democrats rejected his request to…
Worsening wildfires and rains have accelerated erosion in California
Over the past three decades, California has experienced increasing erosion after major wildfires, a phenomenon that not only endangers water…