Federal troops in San Francisco? Locals, leaders scoff at Trump’s plan
SAN FRANCISCO — About 24 hours after President Trump declared San Francisco such a crime-ridden “mess” that he was recommending…
Beutner announces run for mayor, vows to fight ‘injustices’ under Trump
Former L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner kicked off his campaign for mayor on Monday with a video message…
Is Austin Beutner preparing a run against Mayor Karen Bass? It sure looks that way
Former investment banker Austin Beutner, an advocate for arts education who spent three years at the helm of…
Former L.A. schools chief plans to announce a run for mayor on Monday
Former L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner is planning to announce a challenge to Mayor Karen Bass in the…
Newsom signs historic housing bill to bring density to transit hubs
On the campaign trail eight years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom famously promised to support the construction of 3.5…
A popular L.A. sheriff touted reforms in a troubled system. Then a young FBI agent showed up
When Leah Marx began visiting Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles in 2010, it did not immediately…
California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs
California lawmakers just paved the way for a whole lot more housing in the Golden State. In the…
Why short-term Airbnb rentals are dropping in Los Angeles
For the last four years, Katherine Taylor rented out her Westside guesthouse on Airbnb. She came to rely…
Homeless people in detention camps? Fears grow about Trump and Olympics
Local officials and advocates for the homeless are fearful that President Trump will take draconian action against homeless…
L.A. passed a $30 hotel minimum wage. Then came the ballot measure fight
It’s the summer of the burn-it-down ballot measure in Los Angeles. For the past three months, labor unions…
California took center stage in ICE raids, but other states saw more immigration arrests
Ever since federal immigration raids ramped up across California, triggering fierce protests that prompted President Trump to deploy…
With Kamala Harris out, who has best shot at being California’s governor?
When former Vice President Kamala Harris declared Wednesday that she wouldn’t run for governor, she cleared the way…