California sues Trump administration over ‘baseless and cruel’ freezing of child-care funds
Five states including California that are targeted by a funding freeze are suing the Trump administration, which alleges widespread fraud in the states’ welfare systems.
Rep. Julia Brownley announces she will not seek reelection
Rep. Julia Brownley of Westlake Village announced Thursday she would not seek another term in Congress.
Trump claims crime is rampant in California. Newsom counters with stats showing historic lows
Killings in Los Angeles plummeted in 2025, mirroring trends statewide. Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the latest numbers in his speech Thursday, pushing back against President Trump’s insistence that crime in the state is out of control.
Expect to see more coyotes in your neighborhood. Here’s why
In Southern California, it’s coyote breeding season. Here’s what you need to know about it and what precautions you should be taking.
L.A. clergy, protesters denounce ICE officer fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis by a federal agent has sparked protests and vigils across the country, including in Los Angeles.
Newsom proposes education power grab for next governor. What it could mean for schools
Newsom’s proposal would give the next governor more authority over school policies and probably diminish the role of the state superintendent of public instruction.
Protests Swell In Tehran As Internet Is Restricted Across Iran
Videos shared with RFE/RL’s Radio Farda on January 8 show mass protests taking place across many neighborhoods in the Iranian capital. Meanwhile, observers were reporting Internet outages across the country, blocking citizens from sharing information about the
Chabria: Newsom offers a sunny view of California to combat Trump’s darkness
In his State of the State address, Gov. Gavin Newsom gave a vision of California past and future that stands for kindness and inclusivity in a time of fear and expulsion.
Mafia hit or family dispute? Questions remain after killing by slain gangster’s niece
The niece of Michael Torres — a deceased Mexican Mafia member known as ‘Mosca,’ who once controlled L.A. County’s jail — was sentenced to prison for killing her uncle’s romantic partner. Her motive in the case remains
As Arizona groundwater disappears, an agricultural giant agrees to use less
Agriculture has been free to use Arizona’s groundwater, but as water levels drop, the state may have hit a turning point.