Dr. Oz touts federal crackdown on healthcare fraud by ‘foreign influences’ in L.A.
Trump officials announced a sprawling probe into benefits fraud across California on Friday, citing what they called a massive, coordinated effort to fleece government healthcare programs.
California confirms first measles case for 2026 in San Mateo County as vaccination debates continue
The case involved an unvaccinated adult who likely contracted the disease while traveling abroad.
Newsom’s budget includes $200M to make up for Trump’s canceled EV rebates, among other climate items
Newsom’s state budget proposal allocates $200 million for electric vehicle rebates to backfill Trump’s canceled federal EV tax credits of up to $7,500
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s freeze of $10 billion in child-care funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state Democratic leaders had accused the president of pursuing a political vendetta after he froze federal funding for social services programs.
Trump administration weighs how to confront Colorado River water shortfall
With rules governing the hard-hit Colorado River set to expire, the Trump administration weighs options for dealing with ongoing water shortages.
Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars — and why ICE still does
The tactic of shooting at moving vehicles has fallen out of favor with the LAPD and many other law enforcement agencies across the country because it puts bystanders at risk.
More Scenes Of Tehran Unrest Leak Through Internet Blackout
Protesters took to the streets of Tehran on January 9 for the 13th consecutive night of anti-government demonstrations that have spread across the country. News of the latest protests was limited by a nationwide Internet blackout, a
Newsom’s budget plan banks on strong revenues despite fiscal risks
The Newsom administration released the proposal Friday for the upcoming 2026-27 budget year, which acts as a starting point for negotiations with the Legislature about the programs and policies they want to prioritize.
Huge Protests Spread Across Iran, Khamenei Remains Defiant Amid Internet Blackout
Protests in Iran have grown to their biggest in several years as crowds flood streets in major cities, small towns, and neighborhoods across Tehran. But Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remained defiant on January 9, saying
As L.A. mayor’s race takes shape, Palisades fire is a defining issue
The catastrophic Palisades fire has redefined the L.A. mayor’s race, creating a political minefield for incumbent Karen Bass as she seeks a second four-year term.