Nation Nov 20 Divided U.S. House committee backs pot decriminalization The House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal 24-10 after more than two hours of debate. It would reverse a longstanding federal prohibition by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, while allowing states to set their own rules on pot.
Nation Oct 12 Authorities: 3 deaths tied to Southern California wildfires LOS ANGELES — Firefighters aided by diminishing winds were taming a wildfire Saturday that damaged or destroyed more than 30 structures along Los Angeles’ northern edge and sent a blanket of smoke across a swath of neighborhoods. Three…
Politics Aug 22 Harris and Sanders set for 2020 showdown in delegate-rich California Both candidates are in the state this week to address Democratic Party leaders in San Francisco.
Nation Dec 30 Year 1 a mixed bag for businesses in California’s pot market At year's end, California's effort to transform its longstanding illegal and medicinal marijuana markets into a unified, multibillion-dollar industry remains a work in progress.
Politics Aug 22 Rep. Duncan Hunter ‘excited’ to go to trial following indictment On Tuesday, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and his wife were charged by a federal grand jury with using more than $250,000 in campaign funds to finance family trips to Italy and Hawaii, golf outings, school tuition, theater tickets — even…
Politics Aug 17 Los Angeles mayor Garcetti: Trump sows division, does ‘racist things’ Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, considering a 2020 presidential run, said Thursday that President Donald Trump has done "plenty of racist things" to divide the nation while failing to deliver on health care reform and other promises.
Nation Jun 08 Trump signals support for bipartisan effort to ease U.S. ban on marijuana The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.
Politics Jun 06 Trump puts own spin on primaries, declaring GOP had ‘great night’ Neither party immediately appeared to suffer major setbacks. And the winners and losers in California’s most competitive races could take days to sort out given the state’s unique election laws.
Nation May 05 California’s Orange County could determine Congress control Once considered conservative holy ground, Orange County is starting to look like a last stand for California Republicans.
Nation Dec 23 California’s top marijuana regulator talks legalization California's legal pot market opens for business on Jan. 1. The day will be a milestone, but what exactly will happen then and, especially, in the weeks and months to come is unclear.