Newsom proposes education power grab for next governor. What it could mean for schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday previewed a major education system overhaul that would give the next governor more authority over...
House passes bill to extend healthcare subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, in a 230-196 vote, that would extend expired...
Elle Simone Scott, ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ chef and cookbook author, dies at 49
Elle Simone Scott, a chef and cookbook author best known for her work on “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died. She...
New VR documentary puts you in the devastation of the L.A. fires — and might help you heal
A snapshot of fire-ravaged Altadena is laid out before me, hovering like a diorama. My eyes zero in on a...
L.A. clergy, protesters denounce ICE officer fatal shooting in Minneapolis
A day after a woman in Minneapolis was killed by an immigration federal agent, clergy leaders and advocates gathered on...
How Puka Nacua’s focus on consistency made him the NFL’s top pass-catcher
The spectacular one-handed catch looked like the kind of play that could only be made with sudden adjustment. A reaction...
HBO Max announces bundle subscription with German streamer RTL+
HBO Max is taking steps to expand its reach into Germany, the latest move by a U.S. streaming platform to...
As Trump threatens to strike cartels, Mexico’s president says violence is plummeting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled new data on Thursday showing daily homicides have dropped 40% nationwide since she took office,...
Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rally
Modest moves for Wall Street overall masked some big swings underneath the surface on Thursday, including for makers of weapons...
At the benefit show A Concert for Altadena, generations of stars marked loss and looked forward
When Liz Wilson saw the Eaton fire advancing, from her home in Pasadena last year, she knew that life would...
The year’s new political fault lines are already forming
That escalated quickly. We’re barely into 2026, and events are already unfolding that could meaningfully reshape the political landscape. The...
Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis reflects pattern of armed confrontations nationwide
It was the type of standoff that has become routine since the Trump administration launched its immigration crackdown in June:...
White House says it wasn’t economical to save East Wing during ballroom construction
WASHINGTON — The White House said it was not feasible to save the East Wing because of structural and other concerns as...
Newsom offers a sunny view of California to combat Trump’s darkness
In a State of the State speech that largely ignored any talk of the big, fat budget black hole that...
Mafia hit or family dispute? Questions remain after killing by slain gangster’s niece
When Michael “Mosca” Torres was killed at California State Prison, Sacramento in July 2023, law enforcement officials suspected it was...
