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Kristi Noem touts Trump's border record as San Diego protesters disrupt her news conference
Kristi Noem touts Trump's border record as San Diego protesters disrupt her news conference
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego as polls show declining support for President Trump's immigration policies since the killing of protesters in Minneapolis.
Kaiser nurses hold open-ended until contract demands are met
Kaiser nurses hold open-ended until contract demands are met
Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care workers in Riverside continued to picket today, joined by nurses across California and Hawaii, in the second day of an open-ended strike.
Toni Lopez | Jan 28, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State
Newsom casts California as a beacon for progress in final State of the State
Newsom touted a 9% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, cheaper insulin and increased clean energy use in California as among his accomplishments, in a speech delivered with an eye toward higher office.
After devastating fires, L.A. made one part of rebuilding easy. There's much more to do
After devastating fires, L.A. made one part of rebuilding easy. There's much more to do
While few victims of last year's fires are back in their homes, that's not unusual following natural disasters; permitting changes appear to be helping.
Ben Christopher | Jan 7, 2026, 6:36 PM UTC
California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
California voters approve Prop. 50, redrawing congressional maps to favor Democrats
California voters overwhelmingly approved the governor's ballot measure on Tuesday, endorsing newly drawn maps that favor Democrats.
Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume 'roving patrols' in LA, siding with Trump
Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume 'roving patrols' in LA, siding with Trump
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
This rural hospital almost closed. Emergency state funding is keeping it open, but for how long?
This rural hospital almost closed. Emergency state funding is keeping it open, but for how long?
The closure of rural hospitals is a looming problem across all of California. Two Inland Empire lawmakers are urging state officials to take action to save a hospital in Blythe.
Deborah Brennan | Sep 4, 2025, 2:15 AM UTC
Trump broke the law by sending National Guard to L.A., federal judge rules
Trump broke the law by sending National Guard to L.A., federal judge rules
A 19th Century law called the Posse Comitatus Act defines what the military can do on U.S. soil. President Trump broke that law by sending the National Guard to L.A., a federal judge rules.
Back to the future: Will this California prison become a luxury hotel again?
Back to the future: Will this California prison become a luxury hotel again?
As the Norco prison prepares for a closing date in 2026, city leaders hope to overcome a number of hurdles to bring back its luxurious past.
Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor
Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor
Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he is termed out next year.
Alexei Koseff | Aug 11, 2025, 6:14 PM UTC
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