Federal shutdown stalls legal battles between California, Trump administration
U.S. Justice Department officials have cited the federal shutdown in asking for multiple lawsuits between the Trump administration and California…
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Hostages freed, prisoners released, as Trump hails ‘golden age’ in Mideast
Hamas militants on Monday released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in…
This is ‘a test,’ Obama says of the U.S. under Trump. He gets candid with podcaster Marc Maron
Former President Obama, speaking on the final episode of Marc Maron's podcast, touched on major issues facing Californians as he…
DEA promoted L.A. agent who pointed gun at colleague despite history of issues
In 2022, federal agent James Young pointed a gun at a co-worker's head, leading to criminal charges. Records show DEA…
News Analysis: For Trump, celebration and a victory lap in the Middle East
The achievement of a ceasefire in Gaza has earned Trump praise from across the political aisle and from U.S. friends…
Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire deal. But college protesters say activism won’t stop
Hostage and prisoner exchanges took place between Israel and Hamas and there appeared to be an end to a two-year…
The controversial solution Long Beach has picked to battle shoplifters
Long Beach regulates self-checkout amid growing shopper frustration. ...
Outbursts by Katie Porter threaten gubernatorial ambitions
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) had a narrow edge in polls in the 2026 gubernatorial race. But recent videos that…
Barabak: She won a landslide election. But Trump and Jeffrey Epstein have her stuck in limbo
Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was elected to the House last month, but Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to seat her. Grijalva's…