Mitt Romney’s sister-in-law dead after possible fall or jump from parking structure, authorities say
Mitt Romney’s sister-in-law Carrie Elizabeth Romney was found dead in L.A. County. Investigators believe she fell or jumped from a parking structure in Santa Clarita.
California governor rejects bill to phase out “forever” chemicals used in cookware, children’s products
Gov. Gavin Newsom votoes bill to phase out a range of popular consumer products, including nonstick pots and pans, that contain synthetic chemicals with links to cancer.
Elevated levels of a dangerous chemical detected near two L.A. County factories
Pro Cast Industries and Fenico, two metal foundries in Paramount, were cited for releasing excessive amounts of hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen, into the air.
Newsom vetoes bill that would have granted priority college admission for descendants of slavery
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed legislation that would have allowed public and private colleges to provide preferential admissions to applicants directly descended from individuals who were enslaved in the United States before 1900.
California’s incarcerated firefighters are about to get a hefty raise
The bill increases the wages of prisoners who work fighting California wildfires, but the pay is still far below the state minimum wage.
Bill to study inequalities in youth sports, attacked by critics as supporting transgender athletes, signed by Newsom
The legislation would create a commission to examine whether a new state board or department is needed to improve access to sports regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income or geographic location.
Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire deal. But college protesters say activism won’t stop
Hostage and prisoner exchanges took place between Israel and Hamas and there appeared to be an end to a two-year war. But campuses are still reeling with the aftermath of two years of pro-Palestinian protests, including sweeping
Palmdale mother charged with murder in toddler’s fentanyl overdose death
Anaie Flores allegedly left fentanyl within reach of her 2-year-old son, who later died of a drug overdose, prosecutors said.
Burglary suspects walk across building ledge seven stories up to avoid arrest, police say
Police say they found stolen handbags, jewelry, cash and other items taken from at least five homes.
California’s incoming wintry storm: What to expect
A storm could dump significant rain and snow on portions of California, bringing damaging winds and flash floods to parts of Southern California.