A judge ruled the county watchdog can’t force deputies to show tattoos in interviews unless they receive Lybarger warnings, narrowing the OIG’s probe.

Xavier Becerra told California doctors he isn’t pushing single‑payer right now as the California Medical Association endorsed him. The move reshapes the health‑care fight in the governor’s race.

Spencer Pratt’s new ad juxtaposes rivals' mansions with his burned Palisades lot, escalating tensions in a crowded L.A. mayoral primary.

Open‑seat Long Beach District 7 has become a showdown over homelessness and Westside investment as candidates head into the June 2 primary. Voters will judge which approach wins out.

A crowded June 2 primary will decide who replaces Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Big names including Fiona Ma, Michael Tubbs and Josh Fryday are vying for the post.

Proposition 50 redrew CA‑27 and tilted it Democratic; the June 2 primary will test whether Rep. George Whitesides holds the seat against Jason Gibbs and two Democrats.

Long Beach’s June 2 primary pits incumbent Laura Doud against CPA Ginny Gonzales for city auditor, with recent homeless-services and revenue audits shaping the race. The winner will set audit priorities and oversee fraud reporting and contract reviews.

Incumbent Lindsey Horvath is seeking re-election while three newcomers challenge her approach to homelessness and public safety across a sprawling District 3.

Incumbent Derek Tran faces five Republican challengers in a crowded June 2 primary, starting with a fundraising and casework advantage.

Julia Brownley’s retirement has opened a crowded June 2 primary in CA‑26. A state assemblymember, environmental activists and GOP veterans are jockeying over climate and immigration.

A new $30.5M settlement for 19 Miramonte students pushes LAUSD’s payouts tied to convicted teacher Mark Berndt past $200M, intensifying budget and policy pressure.

Three Riverside officers were fired after a dispute over disabled‑veteran license plates on their personal cars. The move follows a lawsuit, an internal probe and a City Council decision.

The Charter Reform Commission wants to make the City Attorney an appointed post and split civil and criminal duties; City Council will weigh the package in early May.