By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A federal judge on Monday ruled against California policies that prevent parents from learning when their children switch genders. U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez
By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer The Trump administration has signed a new binational agreement with Mexico, advancing efforts to solve a decades-long sewage crisis plaguing residents both north and south of
News release Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the case of a Christian baker in California who was prosecuted for declining to bake a wedding cake
By Zachary Stieber and Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writers The son of Rob and Michele Reiner, Nick Reiner, has been charged with killing his parents, officials announced on Tuesday. “Today the Los Angeles (County) District Attorney’s
News release SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use now through Dec. 22, while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply. The California Department of Water Resources will be repairing a pipeline at Castaic Lake, which
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI foiled an alleged terrorist plot targeting Los Angeles starting on New Year’s Eve, federal officials said. This comes as multiple U.S. cities are on
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The son of Rob Reiner and his wife has been taken into custody following the deaths of his father and mother, booking records show. Nick Reiner, 32, was
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in Los Angeles to deal with civil unrest. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer rejected the
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer More than 20,000 pounds of cocaine were seized by the crew of USCGC Cutter Munro, the “largest at-sea interdiction in 18-plus years,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a Friday post on
News release Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has been recognized by the California Chamber of Commerce for having the strongest pro-business and economic growth voting records in the state Senate. “CalChamber is grateful to Sen. Valladares for
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state. Swalwell’s
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer California has revoked thousands of driver’s licenses that were illegally issued, the U.S. Department of Transportation said on Wednesday. The action was taken following an order
News release The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, a coalition representing over 1,000 survivors, advocates, organizations and allied individuals, has honored Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, and Sen. Eloise Gomez
News release Local entrepreneur Leonard Jackson has announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2026 election, running on a platform of “People Over Parties,” according to a news
The following map tool was created by CalMatters prior to the Nov. 4 election to allow voters to see how their congressional districts would change if Proposition 50 were approved.
By Jeanne Kuang and Maya C. Miller CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measure that allowed the state to redraw its congressional map in favor of
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, a major victory for the
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said the California redistricting proposal on the ballot on Tuesday may have problems and that mail-in ballots were under review. “The entire process,
By Maya C. Miller Contributing Writer A day before voting ends for Proposition 50, California voters appeared poised to approve Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts in