U.S. Senator Alex Padilla is a quiet, powerful force in politics
In American politics, we tend to favor the meteoric rise over the slow and steady rise, the big voices that…
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Special interests question law curbing corruption in local governments
Two years ago, without a single “no” vote among them, California lawmakers passed a law to curb the kind of…
Former California congressman who survived Jonestown says he has cancer
A former California congresswoman who survived being shot five times during the Jonestown massacre in Guyana announced this week that…
Fireworks pollution causes unhealthy air in Southern California
Those bursts of light and percussive explosions from Fourth of July celebrations large and small left behind enough pollution to…
Gasoline prices on July 4 in California and nationwide hit three-year lows
As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, they'll be happy to know that…
Danny Trejo fights for a balloon at the Sunland-Tujunga parade
“Machete” star and Trejo's Tacos owner Danny Trejo got into a fight during a Fourth of July celebration in Sunland-Tujunga.…
I had a date with my neighbor. What could go wrong?
Two years ago, I ditched any semblance of cheesy dating apps in favor of meeting the love of my life…
California cuts red tape on housing in San Francisco
For decades, San Francisco has had a reputation for being too difficult to build new housing, despite a housing shortage…
County pools are open through August, Monday through Saturday.
This July 4th, more county pools will be open and more lifeguards will be on duty—for higher pay. That's music…
How to spend the best Sunday in Los Angeles, according to Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts vividly remembers how she was welcomed into life in Los Angeles 30 years ago. “I was 3 years…