Inflation improves a bit in April, but housing costs remain obstacle
WASHINGTON — Government data released Wednesday show that inflation eased a bit in April, but remains at a relatively high level. The latest report isn’t likely…
Kristi Noem, who shot her dog, to speak at California GOP convention
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, in the headlines recently for recounting in her new book how she shot her dog, is scheduled to speak Saturday…
Harry & Meghan Markle touch down in LA after wrapping up three-day Nigeria tour amid ‘delinquency’ row over Archewell
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been spotted landing back in California after their charity released a statement following its reported "delinquency". The Duke and…
California makes $3.3 billion available for mental health beds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce Tuesday that the state will make $3.3 billion in funding available by July to begin building inpatient and…
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation ‘delinquent’ in California
Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation has been found “delinquent” in California because the charity has neither paid its annual registration fee nor submitted an…
California farmers are low on water. Why not help them go solar?
It sounds like a climate solution everyone should be able to support: Let’s make it easier and cheaper for farmers with dwindling water supplies to…
Planned Parenthood plans to spend seven-figures in California races
Planned Parenthood of California plans to launch a multimillion-dollar campaign Tuesday to oust Republicans from several California congressional districts, the latest signal of how critical…
Biden, Trump head to Southern California for big fundraisers
President Biden and former President Trump are heading to Southern California in June for big-dollar fundraisers. The former president arrives first for an event June…
Harry & Meghan wrap Nigeria tour with polo visit – as Prince’s memoir Spare loses out at British Book Awards
PRINCE Harry went to the polo with Meghan on the last day of their Nigerian tour — as his memoir Spare lost at the British…
Supreme Court rejects California immunity in prison COVID deaths
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday turned down an appeal from California prison officials who sought immunity from lawsuits for having transferred inmates with COVID-19…
Hey, California, Don’t spend it unless you’ve got it
SACRAMENTO — Here’s a novel idea: Don’t spend money until you’ve got it. What a concept! Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed that as a way to head…
Californians love our parks. We just don’t know they’re state parks
When Dos Rios Ranch opens to visitors next month in the San Joaquin Valley, California will have 280 state parks — making it one of…
Where to find the best affordable meals in Los Angeles
The cost of living in Los Angeles seems to increase by the day. Prices for necessities like housing, gas and groceries have all risen, while…
Shock, followed by warm memories of KTLA’s much-beloved Sam Rubin
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 12. Happy Mother’s Day. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you…
A California governor’s race sheds light on Trump-Biden matchup
It was a choice few relished, in a dismal election season. The incumbent was deeply unpopular, spending his entire campaign on the defensive as he…
Minnie Driver ‘owes her life to neighbour’s dog after it swam out’ & saved her during surfing accident
ACTRESS Minnie Driver says she owes her life to her neighbour’s dog — after it swam out to save her after a surfing accident. The…
I remember Meghan’s first royal jobs – it’s amazing to see how far she’s fallen, expert says
MEGHAN sparked "Meg Mania" and was adored by Brits but has fallen so "far" since the early days, a royal expert says. Jack Royston said…
Biden raises millions in California as he calls his campaign underestimated
President Biden raised millions of dollars for his reelection bid in Silicon Valley on Friday as he poked at former President Trump and argued that…
How Newsom plans to offset California’s $45-billion deficit
Faced with a $44.9-billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom described a plan to shrink the size of state government and slow his progressive policy agenda…
Avicii’s ex-girlfriend Emily Goldberg dies at age 34 – six years after tragic death of Wake Me Up star – The Sun
AVICII's ex-girlfriend Emily Goldberg has died at the age of 34 - six years after the tragic death of the Wake Me Up star. Emily…