Rick Caruso opts out of another political run
Businessman Rick Caruso announced Friday that he will not run for office in the upcoming election, ending months of speculation about a potential bid for California governor or Los Angeles mayor.
MLK Day 2026: Free entry announced for 200+ California State Parks
California Governor Gavin Newsom waives fees at 200+ state parks for MLK Day 2026, offering a free alternative to new entry fees at federal National Parks.
Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Ben Shapiro on podcast
California Governor Gavin Newsom and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro debate contentious issues like state management, immigration, and tax policy, fueling national speculation about Newsom’s future political ambitions.
What is the Insurrection Act? Here's why it was last used in Los Angeles
The Insurrection Act has not been invoked since the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, making this the longest stretch the U.S. has gone without domestic military intervention.
LA City firefighters seek tax hike to fund department
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election
A federal three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a voter-approved congressional map designed to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms.
Newsom says California wealth tax 'really damaging' as billionaires move money, businesses out of state
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned that California's proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax is "bad economics" as high-profile residents like Larry Page and Larry Ellison begin moving assets out of the state.
Newsom delivers final state-of-state as national ambitions loom
While Newsom has not announced future plans, political analysts widely expect him to run for president in 2028.
Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Rick Caruso reflects on Jan. 2025 fires
Businessman Rick Caruso looks back on the Palisades Fire that ended up devastating the Pacific Palisades.
Spencer Pratt running for Los Angeles Mayor
Reality TV star turned activist Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, announced he will run for Mayor of Los Angeles.
Cracking down vs. price-gouging on fire survivors
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that includes cracking down on price gouging that would target Jan. 2025 wildfire survivors.
Frustration lingers 1 year after Palisades, Eaton
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
House GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., died Tuesday at the age of 65. His death brings House Republicans' majority down from 218 to 213.
California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
California new laws 2026 include additional holiday, tortilla change
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.
New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras
Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.
New California immigration laws 2026 cover rights, student protections
While California officials call these laws necessary "guardrails," the federal government maintains it has sole authority over immigration enforcement.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
Immigrant truckers sue California DMV over 21,000 commercial license revocations
The move came after the Trump administration started cracking down on states’ issuance of the licenses to immigrants.