Southern California wildfires fueled by powerful winds destroy homes, force evacuations
A mansion goes up in flames as the Mountain Fire burns Wednesday in Camarillo, California. The fire, which is being fueled by powerful Santa Ana…
Tide shifts against criminal justice reform among California voters
In deep-blue L.A. County, the “godfather of progressive prosecutors” lost his reelection bid by more than 20 percentage points to a former Republican.In the Bay…
Stephen Cloobeck enters the 2026 California governor’s race
The already crowded field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 has grown by one. Southern California philanthropist and businessman Stephen Cloobeck…
What Americans chose in Trump — and the hope for those who didn’t
Much will be studied, analyzed and written for years to come about why Americans voted an openly authoritarian leader back into power in apparently greater…
As with Trump’s last term, California will lead the liberal resistance
The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.In fact, as…
Trump victory puts California climate and pollution goals at risk
Former President Trump’s return to the White House now jeopardizes a slate of California clean air rules that were intended to advance the state’s climate…
With new Trump presidency, California is in for the fight of our lives
Donald Trump has soundly won another term as president and in perhaps the most stunning part of this election, it wasn’t even that close. As…
California’s 47th Congressional District is too close to call for Min or Baugh
The race between Republican Scott Baugh and Democratic state Sen. Dave Min for the fiercely fought open House seat in coastal Orange County remained too…
Levin and Gunderson in tight race for California’s 49th Congressional District
The race between Democratic Rep. Mike Levin and his Republican challenger Matt Gunderson for California’s 49th Congressional District in San Diego and Orange counties remained…
Race too close to call for Calvert and Rollins in California’s 41st Congressional District
The highly competitive U.S. House race in Riverside County between Republican Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving GOP member of California’s congressional delegation, and Democrat Will…
Prop. 3, reaffirming gay marriage in California, too close to call
A proposed amendment to the California Constitution that would remove outdated language that defines only marriages between a man and a woman as valid was…
2024 Election live results, updates: National, California and local county races
On election day these pages will show results from in-person voting as well as any mail-in ballots already received. Every registered voter in the state…
Five closest US elections: When California, New York were swing states | US Election 2024 News
Voters across 50 states in the US are casting ballots to choose the 47th president of the country in an election that has turned into…
California officials predict smooth vote count as high-stakes election draws to a close
Despite reports of ink-spoiled ballots and challenges to how votes are tallied, election officials up and down California said they are confident they can accurately…
American democracy is at stake. So is the planet’s climate
“There is, even now, something of ill-omen amongst us. I mean the increasing disregard for law which pervades the country; the growing disposition to substitute…
The California Senate race that wasn’t comes to a close
Two and a half weeks before Election Day, Burbank Rep. Adam Schiff was in south Florida, shaking hands with local Democrats and stumping for Senate…
Steve Garvey might not be elected to Senate. How about Baseball HOF?
Steve Garvey is on the ballot Tuesday — and again next month.On the election day ballot: Garvey, the longtime Dodgers star, against Rep. Adam B.…
2024 California election last-minute voter guide, information
Los Angeles voters will decide on six charter amendments, including changes in the controversial city redistricting process as well as revamping the city’s Ethics Commission.…
After campaigning outside California, Newsom boosts Democrats at home
Throughout this election cycle, California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled the country campaigning for the Democratic presidential ticket, making stops in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New…
Cal State University system shifts focus to careers, not just degrees
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. Don’t forget to switch your devices back an hour for daylight saving time. I’m…