Supreme Court may restrict asylum claims from those arriving at the southern border
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a Trump administration appeal that argues migrants have no right to seek asylum at the southern border. Rather, the government says…
Column: Sacramento scandal a wild card for Xavier Becerra and the governor’s race
SACRAMENTO — So far, gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has escaped the bright spotlight focused on Gov. Gavin Newsom in the money pilfering scandal involving their former top aides. But that…
Wettest November on record for downtown L.A. as more rain moves in
After a weekend storm brought downtown Los Angeles its wettest November on record, more rain is forecast for Monday, according to the National Weather Service. As of 4:30 a.m. Sunday,…
California Republicans split on Trump’s immigration strategy, poll finds
Republicans in California have diverging opinions on President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies, according to a study published by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute on Monday. The Trump administration…
Home explosion injures 8 people in Southern California
A home exploded in Chino Hills on Sunday afternoon, injuring eight people and forcing temporary evacuations, according to the Chino Valley Fire District. Fire officials said crews responded at 3:44…
UC nurses cancel strike plans after reaching deal with university
A planned labor strike by University of California nurses has been called off after the university system and the nurses’ union reached a tentative deal on pay and benefits, both…
State finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a “discriminatory environment” against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.…
Father killed in surf near Big Sur is identified; daughter is missing
The father who was killed after trying to save his 5-year-old daughter from the surf near Big Sur on Friday has been identified as 39-year-old Yuji Hu of Canada, the…
Intense rain continues in L.A., flood advisory remains in effect
Nov. 16, 2025 11:44 AM PT A flood advisory remained in effect across the Los Angeles region as “intense bursts” of rain were expected to continue through Sunday morning, extending…
Is Newsom Democrats’ 2028 frontrunner or a flash in the pan?
The 2028 presidential election is more than 1,000 days away, but you’d hardly know it from all the speculation and anticipation that’s swirling from Sacramento to the Washington Beltway. Standing…