Psychedelics, including magic mushrooms, one step closer to decriminalization in California
The new legislation would include psychedelics like 'magic mushrooms'.
Striking actors, writers face financial struggles; Picketers want SB-799 to pass
As the months-long strike continues, picketing actors and writers are running out of money.
Gun violence restraining order tracking policy passes through LA City Council
LA City Council voted in support of the gun violence policy, which included recommendations from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Gardena RV encampment residents moved to interim housing in LA County's latest homelessness initiative
Pathway Home focused its second initiative on housing participants from RV encampments in East Gardena and West Rancho Dominguez.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Ex-Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from Angel Stadium scandal
Harry Sidhu is pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from the Angel Stadium scandal that ultimately led to him resigning as Mayor of Anaheim.
Mayor Karen Bass launches Hollywood facet to program combatting homeless crisis
The Hollywood location is Mayor Karen Bass' latest installment in her program 'Inside Safe.'
CA mayor criticizes Prop 47 after 7-Eleven employees beat up would-be robber with criminal history
The mayor of Stockton, the city where the viral 7-Eleven robbery fail took place, claims a California law enabled would-be suspects like Tyrone Frazier to keep targeting businesses.
Senior California official, previously endorsed by Newsom, begins drawing in donations in run for governor
Thurmond has previously been accused of causing a toxic work environment by staffers in which they were allegedly subject to humiliation.
Kevin de León will not face charges over holiday party altercation with activist
Neither the councilmember nor the activist involved in the altercation at the holiday event will face charges, according to the LA city attorney.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein briefly hospitalized after fall in San Francisco
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back home after falling in her San Francisco home, a spokesman said Wednesday.
7th migrant bus arrives in Los Angeles from Texas
Another bus full of asylum-seekers arrived at Union Station on Friday, August 4 from Texas, according to Mayor Karen Bass' team.
Temecula school district sued over ban on critical race theory
The Temecula Valley Unified School District is once again at the center of controversy over class curriculum – this time over its ban on critical race theory.
Imelda Padilla becomes formal voting member of LA City Council
Padilla will fill out the remainder of former Council President Nury Martinez's term, which ends in December 2024.
'Snake Burglar': DA blames California policies for Riverside serial burglar not getting prison time
A man who previously made headlines for being the “snake burglar" received jail – but not prison – time after pleading guilty to more than 50 counts of felony burglary.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
AB 3070: Prohibiting attorneys from removing juror may have negative impact, criminal lawyers say
A California Law intended to combat racial discrimination in jury selection is under scrutiny for its potential negative impact on convictions and public safety.
California expanding pilot program to fight meth addiction with gift cards, incentives
California is the first state approved to have an incentive program covered by Medicaid.
Tony Thurmond kicked out, 'verbally attacked' at school board meeting
State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond was told to leave the Chino School District meeting after expressing his opposition to a policy that requires administrators to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender.
The Issue Is: Sex trafficking and the politics of crime, 2024, and Hollywood on strike
A busy week in California, as state legislators debated the issue of sex trafficking, former President Trump further solidified his lead in the GOP primary, and Hollywood shuts down with actors joining writers on the picket lines for a historic dual strike.