Election 2026: What low voter turnout in California means, or not, for June 2 primary
Even with a competitive race for governor, California is seeing lower turnout than would generally be expected heading into the week of June 2 Election Day.
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Waymo to deploy robotaxi built with Zeekr to expand public rides
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit will deploy a new autonomous vehicle designed specifically for robotaxi use,...
Pasadena Unified project to remove toxic soil will also take out nearly 200 trees
The district is embarking on clearing fire-contaminated soil at several sites, which also require the...
What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death
The wide-ranging prosecution of those involved in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has...
California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach
AG Bonta sued the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to...
Latest poll shows tightening race for No. 2 spot in California governor race
Poll shows close contest among three leaders, while support has faded for trailing candidates.
Construction manager contract awarded to extend light-rail line from Pomona to Claremont
The longest light-rail line in the world -- the Metro A Line from Long Beach...
New poll points to possible Becerra-Hilton matchup in California governor’s race
Poll finds voters favoring Becerra and Hilton, also inclined toward proposed November tax on billionaires.
Hollywood Walk of Fame honors Adam Carolla as Jimmy Kimmel, Dr. Drew Pinsky cheer him on
While he's done TV, movies and a popular podcast, Carolla has a soft spot for...
2028 LA Paralympic Games schedule includes 560 medal events
Athletes will compete in 23 sports at nearly 20 venues throughout the Los Angeles region.
Election 2026: Is it too late to mail your ballot? Why California election officials are urging voters to send them early
Secretary of State Shirley Weber recommends voters mail their ballots in advance of June 2.
Across LA County, Memorial Day events honor service members who died for their country
Fleet Week, San Pedro's popular, four-day military celebration in nearby San Pedro concluded with its...
Federal government approves emergency declaration for Orange County amid chemical threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials in Southern California had requested that President Donald...
Gov. Gavin Newsom, other California leaders request federal emergency declaration for Garden Grove chemical threat
U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well as Rep. Derek Tran, also sent...
New interactive exhibit opens Sunday onboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
The Iowa's immersive "Life of A Sailor" display, the product of two years' research and...
What do Californians care about this election cycle? New poll breaks it all down
Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump are unpopular. Affordability, taxes, water supply and government...
Are California’s lofty offshore-wind power ambitions on the rocks?
State energy officials vow to beat back headwinds from the Trump administration.
Officials buy time against possible chemical tank explosion in Orange County
Some 40,000 people were evacuated on Friday following a malfunction in a tank containing a...
What Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal means for homelessness funding
The candidates for California governor also weigh in on how to prevent people from becoming...
Southern California Memorial Day weekend travel is set to beat pre-COVID level
Of those traveling, the vast majority — 2.9 million — are expected to drive to...
LA Metro offering free train, bus and bike-share rides Thursday to celebrate Bike Day
Riders will be able to use the transit system free of charge throughout Thursday, with...
AI boom helps erase California’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit
A tax revenue windfall for the state is unlikely to offset billions of dollars in...
California FAIR Plan rates going up 29.1% in late 2026
A consumer advocate called the hike 'a real blow for consumers.'
Amazon launched a California disaster relief hub. Then came the Eaton, Palisades fires
The Beaumont hub -- one of 15 in the world -- learned a lot from...
Protesters disrupt Glendale Erewhon grand opening. What are they ‘bleating’ about?
Demonstrators outside the new store alleged that one of the retailer's goat milk suppliers was...
‘There will be blood’: Why the race for California’s 40th Congressional District is so volatile — and expensive
Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim fight to align themselves the most with President Trump....
A diverse busload of Altadenans rolls into Sacramento with a post-fire ‘SOS’
Almost 500 days after the Eaton fire, survivors board advocacy bus to Sacramento. Here are...
Mark Fuhrman, LAPD detective who found bloody glove in O.J. Simpson murder case, dies at 74
His credibility collapsed after audio recordings surfaced in which he repeatedly used racist language and...
Lake Tahoe boat tragedy: Victims chose not to put on life jackets as water began to fill vessel
Only two of 10 onboard survived. Their final desperate minutes are detailed in the police...
Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year burning in the Channel Islands
The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday,...
Dolores Huerta appears at mural dedication in downtown Los Angeles
It's the 96-year-old civil rights icon's first public appearance since allegations Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted...
Are you registered to vote? The deadline for California’s June 2 primary is almost here
May 18 is the last day to register to vote — but those who miss...
Here’s how much drug overdose deaths have declined in recent years
Find out how California's Naloxone Distribution Project is helping.
FIFA may have misled World Cup ticket buyers on seat locations, and California is looking into it
The international soccer association is being accused of selling tickets based on seating categories displayed...
Monrovia’s orphaned bear cubs move into outdoor habitat in San Diego County
Blondie's two boy cubs are hitting developmental markers. Their latest: exploring a new habitat.
Poll: Democrats rally around Becerra, Steyer as Republicans consolidate behind Hilton
The top two vote-getters will advance to the November election.
Steyer’s hedge fund past complicates his run as California’s anti-billionaire billionaire
His fossil fuel, private prison investments face scrutiny in California governor’s race.
2026 California secretary of state candidates discuss voter ID, election security and more
Four candidates are on the June 2 primary ballot: Democratic incumbent Shirley Weber, Republican Don...
Thousands take first rides on Metro D Line with stops near LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, Farmers Market
Twelve years after construction started, the LA Metro opens the first three stations of the...
More overnight closures for 605 Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale
The work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project to rehabilitate the...
Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach
"Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored," the CSU wrote...
LA County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Check out candidates' responses to our questionnaires before you vote in the California primary.
Nordstrom Rack set to open in Torrance’s Rolling Hills Plaza next year
The company also announced plans to open a new storefront in Marina del Rey.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024,...
How to watch Wednesday night’s LA mayor’s race debate
Under the sponsoring stations' criteria for Wednesday's debate, candidates were required to receive at least...
California governor candidates spar over immigration, taxes and more in CNN debate
It didn't take long Tuesday night before Rep. Katie Porter quipped, "Boys, enough with the...
Here’s how to watch Tuesday night’s California governor’s debate
As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California...
For Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, it’s a double Walk of Fame ceremony
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" castmates Meryl Streep, Dwayne Johnson, Matt Damon and Robert Downey...
A California governor candidate’s antisemitic statement printed in election materials spurs calls for laws to change
Legislators and Jewish groups demand answers after the secretary of state published the candidate statement,...
California voting tips: How to check voter registration, get a ballot, track deadlines
Aside from navigating what’s on your ballot, figuring out the logistics of voting can be...
Should California tax retirement accounts? Campaign wants voters to block any new efforts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires...
Ontario warehouse arsonist was angry about pay, prosecutors say. So are others in the industry
Many in the Inland Empire's massive logistics field agree that crime is no way to...
Photos: National Boxing Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2026
Father and son boxing greats Felix “Tito” Trinidad and Felix Trinidad Sr. were among the...
Pomona College set to host 8 California gubernatorial candidates for debate
Bridges Auditorium has hosted Taylor Swift, Muhammad Ali, Amelia Earhart and Sandra Day O'Connor. On...
California governor candidates race to claim pro-housing mantle
California governor candidates are leaning into pro-housing policies as YIMBY influence grows, even as they...
You might be surprised what the rarest pine tree in the U.S. is
These trees used to be called Soledad pines.
CicLAvia to open three-mile car-free route Sunday in West LA
The event will transform portions of Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard into a temporary...
Voter ID ballot measure qualifies for California’s general election ballot
The measure would require an ID to cast a ballot and instruct county elections officials...
‘Critical’ staffing issues, officer missteps blamed in teen’s death at LA County juvenile facility
A lawsuit alleges probation officers did not perform safety checks on Bryan Diaz — required...
‘Roots of Our Labor’ mural in MacArthur Park reclaims the story of a community
Children are woven throughout the mural, completing what artist Shakir Manners describes as a full...
San Diego developing new generation of ‘ghost ships’ that are vital to the Navy’s future
The unmanned sea drones will be able to detect mines, harass enemy submarines and broaden...
California is ground zero for the growing battery backlash
Locals worried about fire risks and industrialization are fighting developers looking to build hundreds of...
Democrats dig into each other on debate stage in crowded California governor race
The zingers were flying in prime time as 6 candidates for California governor duked it...
Netflix in talks to buy Radford Studio Center in San Fernando Valley at deep discount
The streaming giant dropped out of the bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., but it...
Southern California lawmakers seek protections for patients in ICE custody
Two bills moving through the state Senate seek to prevent immigration enforcement officers from isolating...
Katie Porter’s former staffers come to her defense as she campaigns for California governor
The former congressmember came under criticism after two videos emerged last year, but her supporters...
Another LA County juvenile facility narrowly avoids closure — for now
Campus Kilpatrick nearly became the fourth county juvenile detention facility ordered to close by state...
Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California
Illicit growers dominate California's pot market, and 56% of cities and counties still ban retail...
LAX Automated People Mover to start running Monday without passengers
The 2.25-mile electric train will operate on a full schedule for roughly two months as...
Medi-Cal immigrant enrollment is dropping; researchers point to Trump policies
An analysis found that almost 100,000 immigrants without legal status left Medi-Cal in the last...
Gas prices drop for sixth straight day in Southern California
Six consecutive days of price decreases are seen in LA and Orange counties. Prices are...
Former Rep. Michelle Steel picked as President Trump’s ambassador to South Korea
After losing her reelection bid, the Republicans said she hoped to advance Trump's agenda, particularly...
Here’s what is in the LAUSD-UTLA tentative agreement
A tentative agreement between Los Angeles Unified School District and United Teachers Los Angeles would...
Rep. Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
The California Democrat continued to deny the allegations, despite dropping out of the race.
Rain — possibly heavy — expected this weekend in Southern California
The second of two storm systems could bring steady rain, heavy downpours, lightning and even...
Walk of Fame star honors Noah Wyle, TV doctor in ‘The Pitt,’ ‘ER’
Born in Hollywood, the actor said, "I have history up and down the street like...
3 LA County probation officers charged with altering medical records to avoid duties
One officer allegedly turned a medical note covering an eight-day period into two years of...
Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
Five people face murder charges in a deadly fireworks explosion.
California AG announces arrests in $267 million hospice fraud scheme
Hospices tied to the scheme are located in Van Nuys, Tarzana, Glendale, Torrance and Garden...
Getty Center to close for a year for renovations, aims to reopen in time for 2028 Olympics
During what officials are calling the first significant modernization project since the Getty opened in...
Thai New Year celebrated with traditions, food at Chino Hills temple
The Thai New Year and Water Festival features blessings from monks, symbolism about renewal and...
California poised to OK controversial Soda Mountain Solar Project near Baker
Opponents say that even with modifications, the 2,600-acre, 300-megawatt project threatens bighorn sheep as well...
New L.A. County agency will step in to serve youth at juvenile detention facilities
The Board of Supervisors moves toward its long-stalled "Youth Justice Reimagined" plan that envisions replacing...
LA City Council member warns LA28 ‘bankruptcy cannot be the legacy of these Games’
Councilwoman echoes rising frustration and concerns among top Los Angeles officials about financial risks of...
Man who co-founded Mexican drug cartel with ‘El Mencho’ pleads guilty in US to conspiracy charge
Erick Valencia Salazar pleaded guilty to a federal narcotics conspiracy charge.
SpaceX launch provides spectacular nighttime show for Southern California
The 7:50 p.m. Monday launch of a Falcon 9 rocket off the coast shined brightly...
Infographic: Are people leaving California? Here’s what the numbers show us
Annual interstate migration statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau give us a picture of who...
Overnight 405 Freeway lane closures through Sepulveda Pass continue in April
The lane and ramp closures between Van Nuys and Westwood continue through the middle of...
15 charged for $50 million in hospice, health care fraud in Southern California
Authorities carried out early morning raids and arrests this week in Anaheim, Covina, Lakewood, Hollywood...
Unlimited digital copies of George Takei memoir offered by LA County Library for One Book, One Coast
The expanded access eliminates wait lists for the e-book, allowing readers with a valid library...
Former Trojan football coach Pete Carroll named USC Marshall graduation speaker
"I am fired up to return to USC and the L.A. Coliseum, the place where...
Man accused in San Gabriel killing of mistress’ boyfriend before allegedly stabbing wife, mother-in-law
Police say that by the time his wife and her mom were stabbed to death...
SpaceX files for IPO that could raise a record $75 billion
The filing puts it on track for a June listing that would make SpaceX the...
Potential LAUSD strike backed by LA County Federation of Labor
Teachers are planning for April 14 as a potential strike date as they seek a...
Xavier Becerra leans into his health care background while campaigning for governor in Orange County
The Democrat wants to be the 'health care governor' for California. To do that, he's...
California legislators consider requiring breathalyzers on all DUI offenders’ vehicles
Sacramento Snapshot: The bill expands California's existing program, which requires those who have at least...
LA Natural History Museum to open orcas exhibit in April
The exhibit will feature about 140 artifacts and specimens, including a life-size replica of an...
California governor debate abruptly canceled amid controversy over who was invited to attend
USC stands by the criteria used to determine which candidates were invited, but acknowledges there...