Politics Nov 08 Dueling sports betting measures on the ballot in California The gaming industry and Native American tribes are betting big on dueling ballot measures to legalize sports gambling in California, but voters may not want a piece of the action.
Politics Oct 13 Los Angeles councilmen caught in racist remark scandal resist resignation calls Two Los Angeles City Council members are resisting overwhelming calls for them to resign Thursday after a recording surfaced of them making crude and racist remarks in a secret meeting over redistricting tactics.
Politics Oct 12 Los Angeles leader caught making racist remarks steps down from Council seat The former president of the Los Angeles City Council resigned from public office Wednesday, three days after a recording surfaced that is now the subject of a state investigation.
Politics Oct 12 California attorney general to investigate LA redistricting after councilmembers’ racist remarks The announcement comes as three LA City Council members face calls to resign over a recording of them using racist language to mock colleagues while they schemed to protect Latino political strength in council districts.
Nation Oct 10 Hurricane Ian survivors face immense grief as many return home to ruin Experts say suicides climb after disasters and more funding for mental health should be provided as climate change makes storms and fires more frequent and devastating.
Science Sep 09 Weekend storms to cool California heat wave, but may cause flash floods The record-breaking heat that has pushed California's electrical grid to the breaking point for more than a week is almost over, but it's a sign of things to come.
Nation Jul 23 U.S. takes emergency action to save giant sequoias from wildfires More than a century of aggressive fire suppression has left forests choked with dense vegetation, downed logs and millions of dead trees killed by bark beetles that have fanned raging infernos intensified by drought and exacerbated by climate change.
Arts Jul 18 Judge reneged on promise in Polanski sexual abuse case: former prosecutor testimony A retired Los Angeles prosecutor has said a judge privately told lawyers he would renege on a promise and imprison Roman Polanski for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1977.
Politics Jun 28 Former GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry gets probation for lying to feds about illegal campaign contributions Former Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was sentenced to two years of probation, a $25,000 fine and community service for lying to federal authorities about $30,000 in illegal campaign contributions.
Nation Jun 18 Yellowstone recovery after flooding could take years Floodwaters this week wiped out numerous bridges, washed out miles of roads and closed the park as it approached peak tourist season during its 150th anniversary celebration. Nearby communities were swamped and hundreds of homes flooded as the Yellowstone River…