MICHAEL R. BLOOD

May 22, 2025 at 5:19 am

Why Kamala Harris could run for California governor and bypass another White House bid

After a bitter loss to President Donald Trump, Kamala Harris is thinking hard about her next job, and others are speculating about what she might...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) CAGV310 CAGV310

April 30, 2025 at 4:18 am

Harris accuses Trump of ‘wholesale abandonment’ of American ideals in major post-election speech WATCH

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to use a high-profile speech to deliver a sharp-edged critique of President Donald Trump's administration.

April 21, 2025 at 4:42 pm

Los Angeles mayor proposes slashing over 1,600 city jobs to close budget hole

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is proposing laying off over 1,600 government workers to close a yawning budget gap.

Business

April 17, 2025 at 3:01 am

Former OneRepublic bassist to take on California House Republican in tight district

Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House.

Entertainment

April 4, 2025 at 12:07 pm

LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities

Officials say Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959.

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April 2, 2025 at 6:11 am

Biden’s top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California's next governor.

March 17, 2025 at 12:21 pm

Amid 2028 speculation, California governor’s podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and...

Entertainment

FILE – U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., smiles as she prepares to address supporters at an election night party, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) LA103 LA103

March 11, 2025 at 6:01 am