Nov 08 Dueling sports betting measures on the ballot in California By Brian Melley, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 08 Powerball ticket with jackpot of more than $2 billion sold in California By Shameka Dudley-Lowe, Scott McFetridge, Associated Press Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize. Continue reading
Nov 05 California tenants rise up, demand rent caps and more protections from city councils By Janie Har, Associated Press Tenants across California are taking to ballot boxes and city councils to demand more safeguards against tenant harassment, shoddy living conditions and unresponsive landlords that are usually faceless corporations. Continue reading
Nov 03 Newsom pauses $1 billion in homelessness spending, demands strategy plans from local officials By Adam Beam, Janie Har, Associated Press California's local governments are in line to get the money from the state. But first they have to submit plans saying how they would reduce the homeless population in their communities. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: 2022 California gubernatorial debate between Gavin Newsom and Brian Dahle By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a… Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 6:27 California ends cruising ban that targeted Chicano low-rider culture By William Brangham, Mike Fritz For decades, many cities in California have enacted bans against cruising, where people parade their custom-built low-rider cars on city streets. But recently there’s been a push to overturn those ordinances, which many argue have been used to unfairly target… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 9:09 Why gas prices are so much higher in California and how the state is reacting By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Gas prices in much of the country have dropped substantially this fall. But in California, it’s been just the opposite. Prices there are pushing some residents to the edge, and the record costs are raising concerns about whether price gouging… Continue watching
Oct 12 Los Angeles leader caught making racist remarks steps down from Council seat By Brian Melley, Don Thompson, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 9:26 Analyzing key midterm races that could decide control of the House By Lisa Desjardins With a month until the midterms, we're digging into races that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans hoped for a wave of wins, but the end of Roe v. Wade and improvement in gas prices may help… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 6:29 Pressure mounts on Los Angeles city leaders following leaked audio of racist remarks By William Brangham A recording captured Los Angeles city leaders making derogatory and racist remarks as they conspired to consolidate their power. The comments by City Council President Nury Martinez and others have led to widespread calls for those on the recording to… Continue watching