Looking to boost housing construction, lawmakers seek to overhaul L.A.’s “mansion tax”
Some backers of Measure ULA voiced alarm over the proposal, saying the state legislature, working with Mayor Karen Bass, is trying to thwart the will of L.A. voters.
Woman threw up, so Uber driver kicked her out. Then, she was sexually assaulted, lawsuit alleges
A California woman says her Uber driver forced her out in a “visibly unsafe” area and she left her keys and phone on the back seat. Then she was assaulted, her lawsuit says.
DoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse
DoorDash leased a warehouse in San Francisco last month for research and development.
Eagle advocates vow to fight gated community planned near Jackie and Shadow’s nest

Advocates say a 50-home gated community approved this week will harm bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow. San Bernardino County officials say it won’t.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event
Videos shared on social media shows Kirk talking when he suddenly falls back as the sound of a loud pop is heard. A spokesperson for Kirk told the Associated Press that he was shot. His condition is
Barabak: ‘I think it was recklessness’: Harris bashes Biden for late exit from 2024 campaign
In her new book about her 107-day run for president, Kamala Harris suggests that President Biden was more hindrance than helpmate.
Spencer Pratt visits Capitol Hill to spotlight investigation into Palisades fire
Republican Sen. Rick Scott said the main goal of the investigation is to figure out why the fire happened, why governments were unable to prevent it and how officials are helping the victims recover.
Chabria: It’s not just Latinos. Supreme Court says all brown people are suspicious

Latinos were called out specifically in the Supreme Court ruling allowing immigration officials latitude to stop and question anyone. But the ruling goes far beyond one ethnicity.
Israeli Strike In Qatar Fuels Iranian Doubts Over Diplomacy

Israel’s first strike on Qatari soil has sent shockwaves through Tehran, fueling doubts about diplomacy with the West. Iranian commentators say the attack exposes the limits of negotiations, while some see it as an opportunity for Iran
Michigan judge throws out charges against 15 alleged fake electors in 2020 case

A judge in Michigan has dismissed criminal charges against 15 individuals accused of trying to falsely certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 presidential race in the state — a significant setback for prosecutors as