Kamala Harris rebounds with Latino voters, poll shows
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris holds a commanding lead with Latino voters over former President Trump, with a margin that tracks closely with President Biden’s…
Opinion: Why I’m voting for Donald Trump
The Republican Party’s roller coaster ride with Donald Trump makes its last loop this week, as the American people prepare to render one final judgment…
Two recalls in Oakland show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’
OAKLAND — When Sheng Thao was sworn in as mayor of Oakland in January of 2023, a raft of feel-good stories followed, often featuring beaming portraits…
California Prop. 6 seeks to ban slavery. Isn’t it already illegal?
Gathered on a sunny morning in Los Angeles on Wednesday, a coalition of criminal justice reform advocates urged voters to pass Proposition 6 and finally…
How does the electoral college work?
After all the ballots in this year’s presidential contest are cast, the count will begin to be reported. But in the United States’ unusual election…
In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s…
Ridgecrest earthquakes caused major damage at China Lake naval base
Reporting from Sacramento — Last week’s back-to-back earthquakes hit the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake with such violent force that they damaged the base’s elementary…
Stressed about the election? Here are 5 tips to ease your mind
For many people, stress related to the approaching presidential election is palpable. Even, at times, unbearable. Judith Martinez, 32, a nonprofit founder in Los Angeles,…
Who really loves America, Donald or Kamala?
Hello and happy Thursday. There are five days until the election, and OMG, it’s finally almost over. Most of you have likely voted by now,…
Crypto industry spending big to sway California congressional races
As interest groups have flooded northern Orange County with advertising about a hotly competitive congressional race, a new industry has emerged as a major spender:…
Lakers star LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president
LeBron James endorsed Kamala Harris in the presidential election via a post on social media Thursday.“What are we even talking about here?? When I think…
Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed
DES MOINES — Four voters and a Latino civil rights group sued Iowa’s top election official, alleging he infringed upon their rights when he directed election…
Kiley and Morse compete for California Congressional District 3
ROCKLIN, Calif. — Riling up voters to support Democratic congressional candidate Jessica Morse a few weeks ahead of election day, Robert Sherriff, a retired science teacher,…
Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republicans wasted no time in appealing a Pennsylvania court decision that would relax the rules for mail ballots, asking the state Supreme Court…
L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution
Los Angeles County has filed suit against the world’s largest beverage companies — Coca-Cola and Pepsi — claiming the soda and drink makers lied to…
Moving company expected at Giuliani’s apartment after missed deadline for asset handover
A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment on Thursday after the former New York City…
Could Trump really cut off wildfire aid for California? Absolutely
Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to cut off federal disaster aid for California’s wildfires if he returns to the White House, most recently at a…
“West Wing” and “Handmaid’s Tale” actor on campaigning for Harris
Fans of NBC’s long-running political drama “The West Wing” know actor Bradley Whitford as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman. The series, which…
Trump: I’ll protect women whether they ‘like it or not.’ Harris responds
MADISON, Wis. — Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” showed that the…
We fact checked Trump’s claims on immigration
WASHINGTON — Migrants, according to former President Trump, are violent criminals, voting illegally, eating your pets, draining emergency disaster funding and stealing your job. These claims…