Turmoil in California Democratic Party threatens long-term reforms
From left, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa and Betty Yee stand…
California legislators introduce bill package to address wildfires
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled…
Los Angeles, Bay Area voters will decide whether to hike already high sales taxes | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and…
LA Mayor Karen Bass deflects blame, adds insult to injury for wildfire victims | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
The wildfires that swept through Los Angeles 13 months ago destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, with almost…
Seen factory-built housing in San Diego? State becoming more ‘modular curious’
Factory-built housing on Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest. (Photo by Times of San Diego staff) This story was originally published…
L.A. County seeks to change law behind billions in sex abuse payouts
At a luncheon this week for L.A. County politicos, Supervisor Kathryn Barger pitched what she framed as a…
Most San Diego homeowners will have to comply with new wildfire law in 2027
Anchor homes – properties located in high fire risk areas, such as those on the canyon edges that…
State bill would mandate insurance for homeowners who reduce wildfire risks
A bill requiring insurers to offer coverage to California homeowners who make their property resistant to wildfires was…
California lawmakers can’t resist writing ‘performative’ legislation
Lawmakers talk before the start of the first Assembly session of 2026 at the Capitol in Sacramento on…
GOP lawmaker proposes 90-day limit on California emergency powers
A Republican lawmaker is seeking to rein in the governor’s emergency powers in California, arguing the authority exercised…
California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state…
California passes resolution condemning racist Trump post | California
California Democrats in the Assembly voted unanimously on Monday to pass a resolution condemning racism in the wake…