California Police Kill Dog in Frenzied Attack
The San Francisco Police Department stated that officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report that three dogs were attacking another dog.
I’m Incarcerated in California. Here’s What Prop 6 Not Passing Means for People Like Me
"All the people in prison that I know want to work. We just want to do it on our own terms," writes Steve Brooks.
The California exodus has continued. Here's where most people leaving the Golden State moved to — and why.
New census data reveals the most popular states drawing the 690,000 people who moved out of California between 2022 and 2023.
After leading nation in EV mandates, California is now proposing an electric motorcycle mandate
If the rules are adopted, manufacturers would be forced to produce enough electric bikes to receive enough credits, and a company could buy more credits from other manufacturers if it wants to sell more gas-powered motorcycles.
Voters are worried about post-election violence, implications for democracy, AP-NORC poll finds
About 4 in 10 registered voters say they are extremely or very worried about violent attempts to overturn the election results.
Gavin Newsom Tries to Save Hollywood
The California governor has increased tax credits by more than $220 million to attract film and TV production back to the state.
What Happens When a City of Billionaires Goes Broke? California Town's Housing Market on Edge as Bankruptcy Looms
A town in Northern California that's virtually full of billionaires is, believe it or not, going broke. Portola Valley—population 4,397—was once dubbed the richest town in America, with a current average per capita income of $250,
Gov. Newsom visits Hollywood to propose doubling state’s film tax credit
Gov. Gavin Newsom was on location in Hollywood on Sunday, where he unveiled a proposal to more than double the tax credit the state offers to producers of films and TV shows that shoot in
The Mysterious ‘Ketamine Queen’ at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case
One year after Mr. Perry’s death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him.
Not the beef: Testing bolsters case against California onions in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
coli outbreak, strengthening the case that California onions served on the burgers were the culprit. Salinas-based produce company Taylor Farms was the onion supplier in all restaurant locations connected to the outbreak, and the fast-food chain has ...
L.A.’s silliest law? Why Hollywood bans Silly String on Halloween
The colorful goo inside cans of Silly String has damaged everything from parked cars to the Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, leading to a temporary ban.
California couple is dropped by long-time home insurer over photo from space - and it could happen to you
A California couple was dropped from their home insurance plan last month because of a satellite photo of 'moss' on their roof - but the owners said it was just solar panels. The Colemans, who live in the Bay Area suburb of Fairfield, got a letter in the ...
California Introduces Proposal to More Than Double Tax Credit Incentives to $750 Million for Film and TV Production
Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass unveiled a proposal that would more than double California's film tax credit incentives.
California governor proposes more than doubling the state’s film and TV tax incentives
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a proposal to more than double the state’s film and tax incentives, which he says will create more competition among other states and countries offering similar perks to the entertainment industry.
The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects
Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this phenomenon.
Opinion | I quit LA Times after our Harris endorsement was killed
If there’s any bright side to this shameful moment, it’s that the owners of The Times and The Washington Post inadvertently illustrated the perils of a second Trump term.
60 years later, Ronald Reagan’s ‘A Time for Choosing’ speech still resonates
By 1961, a version of the speech was titled “Encroaching Control,” where he called California’s governor a tower of jelly that sways left with every breeze. He stumped for Nixon’s run for governor in 1962 and changed his voter registration to ...
California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.
Sunnyvale hosts Electric Vehicle Expo on Nov. 16
Cruise on by the City of Sunnyvale’s first Electric Vehicle Expo on Nov. 16 to learn about the benefits of driving an EV. The free event features a morning talk on the latest financial assistance programs available for EV purchases, and EV owners will showcase their vehicles.
California’s minimum wage policies: An unprecedented experiment with real costs
Proposition 32 is likely to worsen the trend, hitting young workers hardest and increasing living costs for Californians who can least afford it.
How to vote, track your ballot in the November election if you live in California
The Secretary of State's Office is offering a way for voters to track their ballot online. The service allows people to receive updates when their ballot is mailed, received, counted or if an issue comes up. Voters will have the option of email, text or phone call updates.
What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom
LA County's district attorney has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez. Convicted of killing their parents in 1989, they may now have a pathway to freedom after 34 years in prison.
JJ Redick Does Something For First Time Since Phil Jackson With Lakers
Just two games into his NBA coaching career, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has already put his name next to a coaching legend. With the Lakers comeback win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Redick became the first coach for the Lakers to start a season 2-0 since Phil Jackson did so.
Swing States of Anxiety
And a surprising Kamala Harris blast from the past on the latest episode of Reveal.
How the Country’s Understanding of Abortion Could Change if Trump Wins
Activists on both sides say Trump could effectively ban abortion nationwide and establish fetal personhood, the longtime goal of the anti-abortion movement.
Gravity Payments founder Dan Price faces rape charge in California
Dan Price, the former CEO of Seattle-based credit card processing company Gravity Payments and a social media star known for lambasting corporate greed, is facing a felony sexual assault charge in California.
When will the election results be announced for 2024? Here's how California counts its votes
Counting the votes doesn't end on Election Day, so voters shouldn't expect to know who the next president is on election night.
California prosecutors to recommend resentencing for Menendez brothers
The two men were sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996, after a second jury found them guilty of the crimes. The first trial concluded with a hung jury. The brothers fatally shot their parents,
College athletes are getting paid because of a California law. Will the state go even further?
After leading the way nationally, efforts by California lawmakers to advance the rights of student athletes have stalled. No lawmakers appear poised to take up the issue in the near future.
A California school was placed in top 10 US colleges. No, it wasn't Stanford or Cal
Hundreds of schools were ranked based on factors such as cost, campus safety and career outcomes. Just 13 California colleges made the top 100.
This California Ballot Initiative Seeks to End Involuntary Servitude for Prisoners
For advocates of Prop 6, the exception in the state constitution is a clear, and troubling, remnant of slavery. “The practice of involuntary servitude is just another name for slavery in our California prisons and jails,” Carmen-Nicole Cox, an attorney at ACLU California Action, told Mother Jones.
The SBA is joining the California tribes against sweepstakes gaming and daily fantasy sites
In California, a group of prominent sports betting operators are aligning with the Indian Gaming Association (IGA).
Ex-Prosecutor Talks Menendez Brothers' Resentencing As DA's Decision Looms
Neama Rahmani expects Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón to favor resentencing the Menendez brothers' case.
Teens Want Less Sex in Movies and TV Shows, Study Finds
Teens prefer movies and shows about friendship and don't feel that entertainment needs so much sex, according to a UCLA report.
John Seiler: Political fliers reflect union power in California politics
The UDW’s website boasts of its “more than 171,000 home care and family child care providers across the state of California.” According to Influence Watch, the UDW is “a left-of-center California labor union of home care workers affiliated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.”
Column: California can’t be smug: A Trump victory could ruin the lives of millions of our neighbors
California, decidedly blue, is not the make-it-or-break-it state in this election. But no state will be harder hit by Trump's threatened immigration policies, making it imperative that we speak up for the immigrants who are essential and valued residents of the Golden State.