CBS California will host a live governor's debate at Pomona College on April 28, airing across major markets and preceded by a 30-minute special. Moderators include anchors from CBS stations and a Pomona politics professor.

The City Council moved to appoint longtime deputy Heidi von Tongeln as Santa Monica’s city attorney; a March 24 vote will finalize her contract.

A statewide Nexstar debate will bring top gubernatorial contenders to KRON4’s San Francisco studio on April 22; here’s who’s eligible and what to watch.

Rudy Ortega Jr., tribal president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band, was appointed to the LADWP Board and confirmed by City Council. He says he will press for land stewardship and water equity.

A Ninth Circuit panel revived a First Amendment suit after a Mission Viejo first grader was disciplined for a classroom drawing. The court said Tinker applies to elementary students and remanded the case.

Advocates say Los Angeles has not released LA28’s Human Rights Strategy, limiting public oversight on homelessness and trafficking ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.

Costa Mesa confirmed Finance Director Carol Molina is no longer employed as the city finalizes its annual budget. The abrupt exit raises questions about overspending and who will finish the budget.

UC Irvine research and a Stockholm Prize challenge the idea that immigrants raise crime, but Southern California residents reacted with surprise and skepticism.

A longtime LA County engineer has sued after his request to work remotely during June Pride displays was denied, saying the Progress Pride Flag forces him to choose between faith and livelihood.

Chevron told state leaders that proposed Cap‑and‑Invest changes could force refinery closures and hike gasoline prices, threatening jobs and fuel reliability across California.

Councilmembers asked the City Attorney for a staffing plan to reduce reliance on outside counsel after surging legal bills and judgments. The move aims to shift work in‑house and save taxpayer dollars.

Kroenke‑linked SoFi operators joined UCLA in asking a judge to pause Pasadena’s Rose Bowl lawsuit while an arbitration appeal moves through the courts. The hearing is set for April 28.

Sergey Brin reportedly gave to Republican Steve Hilton while also funding pro‑housing efforts and other gubernatorial bids, signaling Silicon Valley donors are hedging bets in 2026.