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“The importance of it is hard to argue with,” said Jonathan Stewart, a professor at UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering.

The information comes after the City Council settled a claim with a former city manager who alleged the police union runs city hall.

SMPD is investigating and searching for the shooter.

It's finally sweater weather.

This legislative cycle, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills affirming reproductive rights and mandating insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization, but the Democrat was reluctant to impose new regulations, frequently citing costs for vetoing bills.

Jurado is the latest progressive seeking to unseat an incumbent on the L.A. City Council

This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 2, a $10 billion education bond. Some community colleges are counting on the money.

With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.

Over 4,500 square miles of ocean will be protected off the California coast. It will also be managed in partnership with the Indigenous groups that fought to create it.

A CalMatters analysis shows that California’s campaign finance watchdog has sometimes taken years to resolve cases, sometimes after politicians have won election or left office.

The spill closed nearby beaches and harbors, and prompted the controversial cancellation of the city's annual airshow.