Death penalty costs California $184 million a year, study says
Taxpayers have spent more than $4 billion on capital punishment in California since it was reinstated in 1978, or about $308 million for each of…
Senate panel again advances Californian Julie Su’s bid to become Labor secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate Labor Committee voted Tuesday to once again advance Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department, though it doesn’t appear that anything…
California libraries may lose free passes to state parks
As California faces a staggering budget deficit, library card holders may soon lose the ability to check out free passes to more than 200 state…
California U.S. Senate race’s biggest donors: Who is giving to super PACs, and why
The California candidates vying for the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate face strict rules on how much money they can accept from…
2024 Southern California high school soccer playoff scores
Feb. 27, 2024 10:37 PM PT SOCCER SOCAL REGIONALSFirst-rund Results Boys Division I Santa Ana Mater Dei, byeDel Norte 4, San Clemente 3St. Augustine 3,…
Undocumented immigrants in California could have a new path to homeownership
Undocumented immigrants could have a new pathway to the American dream of owning a home. Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) introduced Assembly Bill 1840 last month…
L.A. County D.A. campaign contributions: Hochman and other rivals out-raise Gascón
One week out from the primary, 12 candidates for Los Angeles County district attorney have raised nearly $6.8 million combined, according to campaign finance filings.…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Electric vehicle sales slowing down? Don’t panic
Quick programming note: The next edition of Boiling Point will arrive Friday morning rather than Thursday, with some breaking news. It will be worth the…
State senators respond to fentanyl, retail theft with legislation
SACRAMENTO — A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the California senate on Monday announced a package of legislation to address the growing fentanyl crisis and untamed…
Why California schools shouldn’t be limited to phonics
A child’s individual differences, skills and experience matter a lot in the learning process, and learning to read is no exception. That’s why new legislation…
Why did more migrants enter California and fewer in Texas?
WASHINGTON — A new pattern emerged along the nation’s southern border last month: Migrant arrests plummeted at the Texas border in January compared to the same…
Opinion: A carve out could wreck California coastal protections
If the coast of California is a state asset worth trillions of dollars — and it is — why is the state agency that has…
High school basketball: Southern California Regional pairings
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PAIRINGS First Round(All games at 7 p.m. at higher seeds unless noted) BOYSOpen Division Wednesday#1 Harvard-Westlake, bye#5 St. Pius…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
To solve homelessness, California must support reparations
It’s hard for some Californians — maybe many — to wrap their heads around the idea that the homelessness we see on our streets has…
California lawmakers can’t take lobbyist donations — unless they’re running for Congress
State Sen. Susan Rubio has a powerful position in Sacramento. As chair of the Insurance Committee, the Baldwin Park Democrat can help pass or kill…
Voting centers open in L.A. County, across California for primary
With California’s March 5 primary election less than two weeks away, Los Angeles County voters can now begin to cast early ballots in person at…
The Democratic establishment is ‘pulling out all the stops’ for this California candidate
In addition to members and leadership PACs, Aguilar’s CA House Majority Fund PAC has helped Salas raise nearly $50,000 this primary season. “We’re pleased to…
90s teen movie legend, 57, hasn’t aged a day 29 years after smash hit movie and prescription pill addiction
NINETIES teen movie star Stacey Dash has seemingly found the key to eternal youth Stacey, 57, was catapulted into fame upon the release of 1995…