California

Then-Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the crowd during her presidential campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., on Aug. 9, 2024. Harris announced Wednesday that she will not run for California governor in 2026. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Harris rules out run for governor 

By Alexei Koseff CalMatters Writer  Kamala Harris will not run for California governor, ending months of feverish speculation and raising fresh questions about the next chapter of her political career.  The

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In-N-Out CEO: Out of California 

Owner latest top executive to leave the state: ‘It’s tough here’  By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  As In-N-Out Burger prepares to open restaurants and a corporate office in Tennessee, owner and

Politics and government

Schiavo bills move forward in Senate 

News release  Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that more than a dozen bills from her 2025 legislative package are advancing through the state Senate, with three bills already on the

Politics and government

Whitesides’ amendments added to NDAA  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, advocated for key amendments to the annual National Defense Authorization Act that will benefit the 27th Congressional District, according to a news release

Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters confront federal agents and California National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

DOJ sues LA over sanctuary city policies  

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal