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The public can access salary information for lawmakers and staff on the Assembly website, but the information isn't published for as long as two years after the expenditure is actually processed.
One of California's most popular state license plates is now retired, but a similar one has taken its place.
Health care for lower-income residents, transportation and education sectors could all see deep cuts once the federal money is cut off.
The 1-140th Aviation Battalion arrived at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base after providing aviation support and backing U.S. troop withdrawal in central Iraq.
A review finds California's hospital workers, especially those in emergency rooms and psychiatric wards, are at risk of violence on a daily basis.
A judge has accepted the guilty plea of one California man and sentenced another for what authorities say is their connection to a $3 million scheme to ship marijuana to Ohio in suitcases.
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission voted on final draft versions of the district maps for Congress, the state legislature and the state Board of Equalization.
Supporters of the microchip law believe it will cut costs at shelters by reuniting lost animals with their owners more quickly.
The state has made a deal for a short-term bridge loan of $5 billion from private investors in case the U.S. federal government defaults on its debt.
The United States Postal Service is reviewing 3,600 offices for possible closure.
The unanimous ruling upheld the right of citizens to sue local governments for collecting allegedly illegal taxes.
A national database similar to those that list sexual predators is in the works, but the vast majority of California may be left out of the project.
A joint U.S.C./L.A. Times poll shows families are giving up on home improvement projects and dining out in order to bolster their finances.
As California struggles to regain its financial footing, the budget axe could soon fall on the state's justice system.
Thousands of California's disabled parking placards issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are being sent to dead people.
A new economic survey predicts construction spending in California is on the rebound.
As tuition continues to skyrocket for college students across California, lawmakers in Sacramento want to make sure administrators aren't pocketing the extra revenue.
The county's top law enforcement official on Friday backed off a plan for deputies to handle an expected influx of prison parolees from the California penal system.
The state will soon stop issuing license plates that feature artist Wyland's whale design. Instead, they will be replaced by new ones that debut next month.
The majority of the tremors have ranged between 2-4 magnitude and have been felt as far north as San Carlos and as far south as Holtville near the U.S - Mexico border.
Treasurer Bill Lockyer said the state may need to seek financing from Wall Street in case talks fail to raise the federal debt ceiling ahead of an Aug. 2 deadline.
The California Supreme Court says Manhattan Beach can ban retailers from using plastic bags without going through a lengthy environmental study on the increased use of paper bags.
Announcing this year's novelty entry: something that's not fried at all. It's a "melt." Kinda like a patty melt. Kinda. The recipe seems simple enough: two slices of bread, some melted cheese, probably some butter or cooking oil or something, and ...
Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone Tuesday set aside a proposal calling for a convention to discuss splitting up California, winning unanimous approval instead to host a summit where representatives from cities and counties can exchange ideas about how to make the state function better.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is facing arson charges in connection with the Lachman Fire, which later led to the Palisades Fire.
A National Weather Service heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for communities in the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The LAFD said smoke conditions have improved significantly in the area.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is facing arson charges in connection with the Lachman Fire, which later led to the Palisades Fire.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.
The LAFD said smoke conditions have improved significantly in the area.
This is the second lawsuit Kristin Crowley has filed in connection with the Palisades Fire that erupted on Jan. 7, 2025.
A National Weather Service heat advisory will remain in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday for communities in the San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour will be housed in the newly built Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
This is the second lawsuit Kristin Crowley has filed in connection with the Palisades Fire that erupted on Jan. 7, 2025.
Covina residents packed into their City Hall to speak out against a proposed 3-acre battery storage facility that would be located close to homes.
A Highland Park small business owner faces eviction after a real estate investment company bought her building last month.
The blaze was first reported at around 6:10 p.m. at a building in the 3200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Maribel Mechaca says her son was going through a mental health episode on June 14, when a 911 call was made to the Santa Ana Police Department.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 fund for residents and businesses impacted by the GKN Aerospace facility chemical leak.
Police said that TaylorMade golf balls, Meta server switches, Tamiya hobby products and other stolen merchandise were found inside.
It happened at around 6:15 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Standard Avenue and Warner Avenue, Santa Ana Police Department officers said in a news release shared on social media.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Banning in early June.
A 19-year-old woman was found fatally shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Silver Star Circle in Colton last week.
Deputies were called to the 6000 block of Collins Street for reports of a man man who was swinging a hammer and reports of a female screaming in the area.
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for his alleged part in a deadly stabbing that happened after a dispute near the UC Riverside campus earlier this week.
Deputies said that a 46-year-old Perris man was killed in the shooting on Tuesday.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with an effort to expand fast-track deportations throughout the U.S.
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson gave up one hit over six scoreless innings, Nolan Schanuel hit an early two-run home run and the Los Angeles Angels earned a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
The Long Beach Coast on Tuesday announced its first-ever MLB player acquisition in team history after pitcher Julien Hernandez had his contract acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks this week.
Kyle Bradish pitched eight shutout innings, Taylor Ward hit a leadoff home run against his former team and the Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Emily Longeretta, director of features at Variety, discusses the latest in entertainment news.
Brian Knappenberger, director of the new Netflix docuseries “The American Experiment,” talks about the importance of this project during the country’s 250th anniversary.
Dr. Rangasamy Ramanathan, director of the Division of Neonatology at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, discusses the launch of the first neuro NICU in the Los Angeles region.
Dr. Fola May, from the American Cancer Society, discusses a new study that is commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation.
Dr. Stephen Owens, from the Brown’s Promise Project, talks about a new report that says California schools are economically segregated.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
