Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds
A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s move to freeze $10 billion in child-care funds in five Democrat-led states including California. The ruling Friday afternoon…
Sen. Allen Marks 1-Year Anniversary
Sen. Ben Allen joined his community in reflection on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire, honoring those who died and committing continued support for recovery efforts. “This past year…
California confirms first measles case for 2026 in San Mateo County
Barely more than a week into the new year, the California Department of Public Health confirmed its first measles case of 2026. The diagnosis came from San Mateo County, where…
Santa Monica Names Aileen Reynolds as Housing Director
The City of Santa Monica has appointed Aileen Reynolds as the next director of the Housing and Human Services Department. Reynolds brings more than a decade of experience in affordable…
Newsom’s budget includes $200M to make up for Trump’s canceled EV rebates, among other climate items
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday doubled down on California’s commitment to electric vehicles with proposed rebates intended to backfill federal tax credits canceled by the Trump administration. The plan would…
City Hall scrambles to fix housing votes as new questions emerge over councilmember conflicts
Officials are racing to ratify a series of housing-related votes from 2025 after state regulators determined Councilmember Jesse Zwick was conflicted on those decisions, while newly filed complaints allege other…
LAPD isn’t supposed to shoot at cars. Recent cases show ICE still does
Two recent shootings by federal immigration agents have cast a fresh spotlight on incidents in which police open fire on moving vehicles, a tactic that has fallen out of favor…
Bay Area semiconductor testing company to lay off more than 200 workers
Semiconductor testing equipment company FormFactor is laying off more than 200 workers and closing manufacturing facilities as it seeks to cut costs after being hit by higher import taxes. The…
Powerful Santa Ana winds return to Southern California, prompting warnings
Santa Ana winds have returned to Southern California, prompting wind warnings across the region, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service has issued a high-wind warning until 1…
As L.A. mayor’s race takes shape, Palisades fire is a defining issue
In some ways, it was just another campaign coffee: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in a roomful of voters talking about his career and life accomplishments. But this was…