LA mayoral candidates meet in first public forum
Four candidates in next year's Los Angeles mayoral election appeared in their first public forum together Sunday.
LA Council members seek independent redistricting commission
Two LA City Council members are seeking to start an independent commission for the redistricting of the city's 15 districts.
California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned
California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.
City Clerk Confirms Bonin Recall Petition Headed To Verification Stage
Though they wouldn't confirm the exact number, Los Angeles City Clerk said Thursday that a petition to recall Councilman Mike Bonin had enough signatures to advance to the verification state.
Suspected DUI driver in custody after leading CHP on lengthy chase across LA County
A suspected DUI driver is in custody after leading CHP on a chase across Los Angeles County.
The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly and Carla Marinucci
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins Elex to discuss the Pfizer vaccine for children. Ahead of a 6-month sabbatical, Politico's Carla Marinucci looks back at her 40-year career covering California politics.
Los Angeles to enforce new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but none in Bonin, Raman's districts
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.
LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided City Council Wednesday, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors.
LA City Council votes to suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 Wednesday to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office.
LA City Council to consider suspending Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office. Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the county Board of Supervisors.
Mark Ridley-Thomas to step away from LA City Council meetings; not resigning from seat
Mark Ridley-Thomas announced he is stepping away from the Los Angeles City Council meeting but doesn't appear to be resigning from his seat any time soon.
LA mayoral candidate Karen Bass reiterates pledge to make solving homelessness top priority
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff and Arash Markazi
Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.
'Momnibus': Gov. Newsom signs law providing income, doulas for free for CA mothers
The 'Momnibus' law will now require a state committee to collect more details about pregnancy-related deaths, diversify the experts looking at that data and require them to recommend ways to reduce racial gaps.
The Issue Is: Governor Gavin Newsom, Dave Rubin, Gloria Allred, Paxton Smith
Fresh off surviving his recall election, Governor Newsom sits down for an exclusive one-on-one to talk about lessons from the campaign, civility in politics, and his new children’s book inspired by his own experiences with dyslexia.
California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees
Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.
Rep. Karen Bass announces plans to run for Los Angeles mayor
Congresswoman Karen Bass announced Monday she plans to run for Los Angeles mayor.
All California voters will receive mail-in ballots under new law
All registered voters in California will continue receiving vote-by-mail ballots in future elections under a new law signed Monday.
Jessica Lall, president and CEO of the Central City Association, announces run for Los Angeles mayor
Jessica Lall, the president and CEO of the Central City Association of Los Angeles, announced Monday she is running for mayor in Los Angeles' 2022 election.
Councilman Kevin de Leon announces run for Mayor of Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon announced his intention to run for mayor in 2022 Tuesday.