A state bill would force the Angels to use 'Anaheim' in sale or lease paperwork if Anaheim wins a Surplus Land Act exemption. City leaders have opened a legal review.

Thousands of mailed ballots arrived too late to be counted in the Nov. 4 special election, with inland counties hardest hit and officials blaming Postal Service routing changes.

A tweak to the ethics commission’s candidate guide clarifies debate and town‑hall certification and could free up roughly $500,000 in matching funds for the controller race.

A City Controller report says L.A. paid nearly $461K for two vehicle lifts that never arrived, flagging weak controls and a pending legal fight over repayment.

The U.S. has launched FIFA PASS to give World Cup ticket-holders priority visa interviews — it speeds appointments but doesn't guarantee entry. What Atlanta fans need to check before they travel.

Stand.earth’s analysis shows CalPERS and CalSTRS together hold more than $2.7 billion in companies that contract with ICE, including large positions in Palantir. Activists and lawmakers are demanding answers.

Regulators are proposing to shift 2026 California Climate Credit payouts into high‑bill months; here’s which utilities and amounts are affected and what to expect.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief arguing medical decisions must remain with licensed physicians, not corporate owners. The move targets private equity‑linked management agreements as lawmakers tighten oversight.

A UC Berkeley poll finds two‑thirds of California voters say democracy is at risk and about two‑thirds back a state Voting Rights Act, with wide partisan splits.

A key contract that would pin down who pays for extra police, fire and transit during the 2028 Games is six months overdue, leaving City Hall scrambling.

Lt. Oscar Martinez has filed to run for Los Angeles County sheriff, pitching modernization and stronger support for deputies as he joins a crowded June primary field.

L.A. County has ordered a fast, 60/120‑day study to map how the Paramount–Warner Bros. transaction could affect local entertainment jobs and training needs.

A judge has dismissed Alex Villanueva from a civil rights suit filed by an LASD secretary, narrowing the case as the county prepares for an April hearing.