California Assembly passes bill on child trafficking
Earlier this week, Democrats on the Assembly Public Safety Committee chose not to advance the bill that could have sent human traffickers of kids to prison for life.
State assembly committee unblocks bill that would increase penalties for trafficking minors
Democrats in the California Assembly Committee blocked a bill that would make sex trafficking of minors a serious crime in the state. Supporters of the SB 14 and survivors of human trafficking were both shocked and outraged.
London Breed is highest paid CA mayor, salary report shows
San Francisco Mayor London Breed had the highest California mayoral salary last year, according to data from the California State Controller.
These new California laws take effect July 2023
From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.
Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights
Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Supreme Court affirmative action case: How California sees its impact
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race can't be a factor.
Marisa Alcarez, Imelda Padilla compete for LA City Council seat
Meet the two women, Marisa Alcaraz and Imelda Padilla, competing for LA City Council's 6th District seat.
Vote by Tuesday for LA City Council's 6th District special election
The winner will go on to replace former Council President Nury Martinez, who resigned after backlash over leaked audio tapes.
LA City Council to consider Curren Price suspension amid corruption charges
A council committee Friday will consider moving ahead with Curren Price's suspension.
LA City Council elects Marqueece Harris-Dawson as the new president pro tempore
The LA City Council elected Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson as the new president pro tempore to replace Curren Price.
Karen Bass wants LA street homelessness to end by 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is sticking to her campaign promise to address the homeless crisis in the city. In fact, she has appeared to double down on her promise, vowing to end street homelessness by 2026.
Ousted San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin has a new job
Chesa Boudin, the progressive San Francisco District Attorney who was ousted in a June recall last year, has a new job.
The Issue Is: Larry Elder, Brian Tyler Cohen look ahead to 2024
This week, Elex catches up with Larry Elder and Brian Tyler Cohen as they both look ahead to the 2024 Presidential Election.
A majority of Californians say Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to serve, new poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of registered voters in California feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit to continue serving as a senator, a new poll released Thursday morning by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found.
California’s Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?
In 2021 Newsom promised to appoint a Black woman should Feinstein’s seat become open. Meanwhile, a 2024 Senate campaign is underway to fill the seat when the senator’s term ends in January 2025.
Feinstein’s office details previously unknown complications from shingles illness
Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office said she is suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a complication from the shingles virus that can paralyze part of the face.
Doctors, political experts react to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health issues
Health concerns continue to surround Sen. Dianne Feinstein. This comes after an audio exchange showed Feinstein insisting she didn't miss work while she dealt with shingles.
'I haven't been gone' Dianne Feinstein's comments raise more health concerns
When asked about her nearly three-month absence from Washington, Sen. Feinstein responded to reporters saying "I haven't been gone, I've been working."
Remembering LA County's Gloria Molina
Gloria Molina, who served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for more than two decades, died Sunday night after a battle with cancer.
Gloria Molina, former LA County Supervisor, dies after cancer battle
Molina was the first Latina elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council and the LA County Board of Supervisors. She was 74.