A California union boss thought his $300K salary would count toward his pension. Here’s why it won’t
Pay based on perks that California cops don't perform while they're on union leave can't count toward their CalPERS pensions, ...
Yoga, biking, running: CA homelessness programs focus on getting fit
Homeless service providers in Los Angeles, San Diego and other cities offer group exercise programs to boost physical and mental well-being.
They tried to pay their overdue rent. Their landlord wouldn’t accept it
Statewide data on eviction causes, and how often landlords reject tenants’ attempts to pay, is difficult to obtain because eviction records are sealed, court statistics do not always include the cause ...
Bipartisanship is rare in the California Legislature. Here are the bills breaking the divide
In these hyper-partisan times, less than 1% of the more than 2,000 bills California lawmakers filed this year have bipartisan coauthors.
How California homeless programs are helping people get fit and off the streets: ‘It’s the bike’
From biking in San Diego to running in San Francisco, these programs host workout groups specifically for homeless Californians.
CA bill addressing armed vigilantism draws swift GOP backlash
Republicans are slamming a new proposal from a Los Angeles Democrat that would change lethal force standards for Californians.
An audit found California was unprepared to help vulnerable people in a fire. Five years later, lawmakers finally talk about it
California lawmakers revisit a state audit that found California was unprepared to help people with disabilities escape wildfires.
As LA County sues Edison over deadly fire, is the state’s wildfire fund in jeopardy?
If the utility is found liable for the deadly Eaton fire, it could upend California’s effort to shield utilities from mounting wildfire losses ...
Opinion
Politicians that assail judges and lawful court rulings are not making California any safer
It is irresponsible, dangerous and the last refuge of the perpetually aggrieved to publicly attack the legitimate rulings of a specific judge.
Opinion
Study tells California legislators to declare war on red tape — but will they?
California needs to "facilitate new construction at an unprecedented scale" to solve housing, water and climate issues, a legislative study says.
Gavin Newsom shocks LGBTQ allies with criticism of transgender athletes
Newsom said it was "deeply unfair" for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports, breaking years of advocacy on ...
Los Angeles police chief takes over in a period of uncertainty and mixed signals
Jim McDonnell arrives at the LAPD helm with mixed signals, expected to fight crime and boost neighborhood safety, among other ...