Contributor: Tax dollars for religious schools? Conservative justices could be the roadblock
In 1805, New York made a deal. State officials granted taxpayer funds and a corporate charter to a private organization known as the Free School…
Contributor: Why California leads the way toward parity for women in elected office
In these tough times, as we grapple with saving America itself, it is important to note progress and victories.This year, for the first time, women…
Newsom to announce California lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday is expected to announce a lawsuit contesting President Trump’s executive authority to enact international tariffs without congressional approval.The governor’s…
California’s first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women
If you’re a woman in America, your chances of leading a life free of sexual violence aren’t good. One in 5 American women will be…
Inside the ‘world’s most expensive airport’ with £15 beers and bananas for a fiver
With a beer selling for €17.50 (£15), bananas selling at €6 (£5) a pop, Big Macs for €21.50 (£18.50), and the whopper — no, literally,…
Newsom launches campaign to encourage Canadian tourism in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a tourism campaign on Monday urging Canadians to “come experience our California Love” after seeing a dip in in visits from…
Trump’s policies, stock market volatility leave big questions for California budget planners
SACRAMENTO — As the stock market plummeted last week, California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas sat at his desk in the state Capitol and predicted that President Trump’s…
Canadians are boycotting Palm Springs due to Trump provocations
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know: Newsletter Sign…
Zara McDermott looks pretty in pink as she wears mini-dress in Los Angeles after ‘confirming’ Louis Tomlinson romance
ZARA McDermott glammed up to the nines in a pretty pink mini-dress for a night out in California.The Love Island alum's cute spring-time attire -…
Supreme Court won’t hear a California gun case, leaving in place the state’s strict limits on concealed weapons
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court has rejected a major 2nd Amendment challenge to California’s strict limits on carrying concealed guns in public.The justices by a…
IRS plan to give data to ICE could wallop California, where many immigrants pay taxes
One after another in recent weeks, Maria’s accounting clients raised the same fear: immigration agents finding and detaining them using information from their tax filings.“I…
How California’s marijuana laws paved the way in the U.S.
PHOENIX — The horrific ride to the top of the San Francisco skyscraper is still seared in Paul Scott’s memory a quarter-century later.On a sales call for…
California Sen. Padilla hopes Fix Our Forests Act will prevent more L.A. fires
WASHINGTON — Months after wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County, California Sen. Alex Padilla is hoping his bill to overhaul forest management and prevent wildfires might be the…
Texas company fined $18 million for oil work on California coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In an action cheered by state environmentalists, the California Coastal Commission has voted to fine a Texas-based oil firm $18 million for failing…
I’d been crazy about Dylan… then he became my friend, says Dave Stewart ahead of new album of iconic star’s songs
IT’S 1985. Somewhere in Los Angeles, a studio switchboard lights up. A receptionist takes the call, puts it through to one of the recording spaces,…
California, other states sue Trump administration over clawback of COVID school funds
California and a coalition of other states sued Thursday to block the Trump administration’s attempt to take back hundreds of millions of dollars in federal…
Trump will love this: Felony charges for pro-Palestinian Stanford students
With masks on and wearing layers of clothing in the hopes of changing their looks before escaping, a dozen pro-Palestinian activists broke a window in…
These 34 hikes and picnic sites are reopening after the L.A. fires
Just over three months after the Eaton and Palisades fires ordered their closure, several trails have reopened throughout the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains.…
We should move faster on clean energy. Some lawmakers want to pause
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, one of the most powerful people in Sacramento, just rammed a bill through his chamber that would place a six-year pause…
Can Newsom insulate California from Trump’s trade war?
WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom promised action last week in response to President Trump’s dramatic decision to increase tariffs on trading partners worldwide. But does he have…