California state Senate leader says she will step down from leadership post
Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, said she will step down next year. Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat from the state’s North Coast region, will…
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Los Angeles politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for corruption
Mark Ridley-Thomas, most recently a city councilmember, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on seven felony convictions including conspiracy,…
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Brawley city councilman to be a delegate for Local Government 2030
Brawley City Councilman Gil Rebollar has announced that he has been chosen as one of 12 City Official Delegates for Local Government 2030 Second…
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Los Angeles City Council addresses public safety issues in the area of Hollywood sign
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council approved a report calling for a permanent replacement to temporary fencing around the hillside streets…
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Ninth migrant bus arrives in California amid Tropical Storm Hilary
According to the Mayor’s office, the bus left Brownsville, Texas Sunday during Tropical Storm Hilary. It arrived at Union Station at around 6:45pm…
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Los Angeles and Palm Springs mayors on Hurricane Hilary prep
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Hurricane Hilary…
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Californians vote to recall an Alameda County district attorney
Pamela Price has been one of the most controversial figures in Bay Area politics this year. She’s only been the District Attorney (D.A.) of Alameda…
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Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here’s what to expect
Federal officials this week are expected to ease water cuts for 2024 under a slightly improved outlook for the Colorado River’s health, though…
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Thousands of Los Angeles city workers walk off job for 24 hours alleging unfair labor practices
Picket lines went up before dawn at Los Angeles International Airport and other locations and a rally was planned for later in the day at City…
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California city council holds meeting to deal with homelessness
Last October, the city banned homeless camps within 500 feet of schools. The Critical Infrastructure List already includes places like utilities,…
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Budget troubles won’t change California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goals for 2nd term, he tells AP
Throughout the various crises in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first term — devastating wildfires, the bankruptcy of the nation’s largest…
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Los Angeles Mayor holds press conference on rising homelessness
The press conference comes after new data from Los Angeles Homeless Service authorities revealed a steady rise in homelessness despite Bass having…
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From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details
When California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas was a child growing up in California’s rural Central Coast, he watched his grandfather risk his job…
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The Biden administration guaranteed attorney access for all migrant screenings. Most don’t have it
As the Biden administration prepared to launch speedy asylum screenings at Border Patrol holding facilities this spring, authorities pledged a key…
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California governor proposes rolling back access to police misconduct records
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has proposed an end to public disclosure of investigations of abusive and corrupt police officers,…
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California water tunnel hangs over budget talks as legislators challenge Gov. Newsom’s plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing the state Legislature to tackle what has long been one of the biggest gripes about government: Taking far too…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz introduces legislation to protect farmworker children Â
Representative Raul Ruiz introduced the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE) Act of 2023. This would raise national labor…
Continue Reading California Gov. Newsom spars with Fox News host Hannity over Biden, immigration and the economy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday night, insisting President Joe Biden is physically fit for a second…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun…
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Californians hold protest prayer on state capitol steps
The event is in response to ceremonies on the Senate and Assembly floors honoring a controversial and offensive group of men who dress in drag as…
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