Meet the writers pitching Hollywood studios on climate change stories
Nicole Conlan writes jokes for Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.” But her master’s in urban planning from USC and her experiences growing up in…
State proposes new method for executions
Reporting from San Francisco — California unveiled a new method for executing prisoners Friday, proposing a “humane and dignified” single-drug injection protocol that could restart capital…
Where are Richard Serra’s sculptures in Southern California?
Acclaimed artist and sculptor Richard Serra was known for his massive works of steel that live in institutions and public spaces across the world. The…
Betty Yee officially enters 2026 California governor’s race
Former state Controller Betty Yee on Wednesday launched her campaign for California governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Democratic candidates nearly a year…
How California bashing went from ‘Moonbeam’ to ‘not really American’
For most of the 19th and 20th centuries, residents of the rest of the country often saw California as the place their wacky or adventurous…
California’s 16th Congressional District divided by one vote
Those needing a reminder about the power of a singular vote should look no further than California’s 16th Congressional District, where the race to be…
Extreme heat is deadly. Californians need to pay up to protect themselves
“If there is one idea in this book that might save your life, it is this: The human body, like all living things, is a…
Abortion pills, mifepristone saw surge after Supreme Court ruling
Less than a quarter of a century ago, abortion pills could not be legally obtained from a U.S.-based medical provider. Now, they are the most…
14 glorious things to do in Vancouver
It was a sunny day in Vancouver, Canada. From the beach at English Bay (like Santa Monica, but cleaner), you could see snow atop the…
Jill Biden’s Southern California trip: Fundraisers, protesters, SoulCycle
Championing President Biden’s support for the LGBTQ community and women’s health, First Lady Jill Biden took a swing through Southern California over the weekend, amid…
Southland top 20 high school softball rankings
The high school softball top 20 rankings for The Times by CalHiSports.com. (Previous rank in parentheses) 1. (1) Gardena Pacifica 13-0 2. (6) Norco 12-3…
Column: Trump aims to round up undocumented migrants from California. Here’s how
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump has focused relentlessly on illegal immigration as a centerpiece of his campaign for the White House, just as when he first…
California lawmakers pitch a break from a key environmental law to help L.A. Olympic bid, Clippers arena
Reporting from Sacramento — California lawmakers introduced legislation Friday to bypass a key state environmental law that would dramatically ease the construction of rail, bus and…
Schwarzenegger, Fonda, Newsom fight for California oil drilling limits
As the oil industry wages a multimillion-dollar campaign to repeal California drilling restrictions, the campaign to defend the state’s environmental protections is starting to resemble…
AI is turbocharging disinformation attacks on voters, especially in communities of color
As the general election campaign begins in earnest, we can expect disinformation attacks to target voters, especially in communities of color. This has happened before:…
How to close California’s budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan
The three most powerful Democrats at the state Capitol came out Wednesday with a strange announcement. It boiled down to this: They’re working on a…
The best L.A. spot for whale-watching
A few times a year, something incredible happens to Jake Hensley: He gets mugged. No, not the kind where you get robbed in a dark…
Why are residents rejecting Chiquita Canyon Landfill relief?
After enduring rancid landfill odors for roughly a year, some Santa Clarita Valley residents have reached their breaking point. A high-temperature chemical reaction has caused…
California has an enormous budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan
With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the state Senate and Assembly…
Newsom’s Proposition 1 passes in California’s primary election
The close contest over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4-billion bond measure to transform California’s mental health system finally ended Wednesday, more than two weeks after the…