Nation Jun 12 More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Nation Jun 10 FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations The warrant signed by a federal judge last week approved the seizure of documents and records related to the “storage, use, or disposal” of methyl methacrylate, the chemical inside the affected tank. By Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Politics Jun 09 Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass The election will test whether voters in the heavily Democratic city want to move further to the political left to address long-running problems of homelessness, buckled streets and sidewalks and climbing rent and home prices. By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Jun 09 The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor Pratt, a reality television personality, was not able to pull off his latest venture — an improbable bid to become mayor of Los Angeles. By Michael R. Blood, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Politics Jun 08 Watch 7:05 Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections. By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams
Jun 08 Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps. Continue reading
Jun 04 California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor. Continue reading
Jun 03 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis. Continue reading
Jun 03 California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change By Sophie Austin, Associated Press California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change. Continue reading
Jun 03 FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say By Julie Watson, John Seewer, Associated Press A man who was holding hostages inside a California office building for more than 15 hours was shot and killed by the FBI early Wednesday, police said. Continue reading