April 3, 2025

Rural counties are some of the most reliant on federal funding and federal workers. But some still welcome Trump’s upcoming cuts to forestry and other departments

MacArthur Park faces a swirl of LA's most pressing problems. For the moment, it has the city government’s full attention, and the strategies deployed to restore the neighborhood will not just be scrutinized but could be deployed in other cities struggling with public safety.

A new bill would require teens up to 16 years old to ride in the back seat if they’re not tall enough. Middle schoolers up to age 13 would need to use booster seats if they’re tiny.

Democratic big-money donors wait to see if former Vice President Kamala Harris will run for governor, which could thin out a crowded primary contest in June.