GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the ‘Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.’ It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care
Senate Democrats cited a rise in immigration detention deaths since the start of the Trump administration, questioning oversight, medical care and facility expansion.
California sues Trump administration over billions in canceled clean energy funding
It is California’s 58th lawsuit against the administration since Trump resumed office last year.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in L.A. trial over claims social media makes kids addicted
The Meta chief executive was called to the witness stand in a civil trial over a lawsuit that accuses Instagram of knowingly causing harm to children.
Iranians Show Defiance Amid Memorials For Dead Protesters

With chants of “Death to Khamenei,” directed at Iran’s supreme leader, mourners in Iran were defiant as they gathered to mark 40 days since the deadly January 8-9 crackdown by security forces that killed thousands of protesters.
As search for Tahoe skiers continues, some wonder why they were in the backcountry in a blizzard
While the fate of the missing skiers remains unknown, Tuesday’s avalanche has the potential to go down as one of the worst in modern California history.
Iran’s 40-Day Mourning Ceremonies Spark Renewed Protests

Across Iran, memorials to mark 40 days since thousands of protesters were killed in January have turned into anti-government demonstrations.
Tributes pour in for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
New details emerge in shooting at hockey game in Rhode Island that killed 2, critically injured 3

New details emerged in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two people and
After a night of fierce winds and rain, another storm heads for Southern California

Southern California was set for a brief lull in wet weather Wednesday, but forecasters say a new storm is rolling in. Here’s what you can expect.