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A person, wearing a black blazer and a green shirt, stands in front of a podium with microphones on it as they speak and gesture with their right hand.

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Top-two race in Los Angeles makes strange political bedfellows

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass may elevate a lesser known Republican opponent in the nonpartisan race to sidestep a higher-polling Democratic foe.

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Jim Newton

• 4월 2, 2026

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Allegation that Gavin Newsom presides over an ’empire of fraud’ doesn’t stick

A conservative magazine wrongly labeled as fraud signs of Gov. Newsom's mismanagement. That's not an investigation; it's a campaign ploy.

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댄 월터스

• 4월 2, 2026

A mountain lion walks into a light source on top of foliage while two other cubs follow close behind as they look towards the frame.

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California safeguards pumas as federal rules fail to protect their habitat

The state placed six mountain lion species on the threatened list, so road and land developers must evaluate projects to not isolate pumas.

By Tiffany Yap • 4월 1, 2026

A wide view of a refinery location on a clear day with various structures, including distillation columns, as smoke is released into the air.

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With Californians paying sky-high gas prices, now’s not the time for new oil regulations

Proposed changes to state climate law may boost gas-pump prices by up to $1 a gallon by 2030. Also more refineries and jobs may leave California.

By Tony Strickland • 3월 31, 2026

A detailed look of scaffolding that sits in front of a weather-resistant barrier e of an apartment complex under construction.

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Santa Monica project points the way to easing California’s housing shortage

If wealthy Santa Monica can do it, will less well-heeled CA communities begin accommodating modular home and apartment construction?

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댄 월터스

• 3월 31, 2026

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‘Give me another solution.’ Counties resist mental health centers, betraying patients and families

Monterey County recently halted development of a mental health center, leaving struggling patients and families in a lurch.

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George B. Sánchez-Tello

• 3월 31, 2026

Rear view of a teenage boy sitting on bed as they look out a window.

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California shouldn’t bail out beleaguered foster family agencies

Agencies that put kids in foster homes sought $30 million for insurance, because abuse victims have won multimillion-dollar lawsuits against them.

By Richard Wexler • 3월 30, 2026

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How California immigrants and 19th century racism shaped U.S. views on birthright citizenship

The 14th Amendment and some Congressmen's racist views on immigrants shaped prior Supreme Court reasoning that people born here are citizens.

By Brian J. Johnson • 3월 30, 2026

A person wearing a navy suit points to a monitor with a line chart on it during a press conference. The California state seal, state flag and the American flag can be seen behind them.

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Newsom may spend $19 million to sugarcoat California’s stalled economy

Strength in the technology sector is masking California's weakness. Outside of government and health care, the state has added no jobs in a year and a half.

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댄 월터스

• 3월 27, 2026

A close-up view of vacutainers of blood samples are displayed on a holder.

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California’s care for sickle cell patients finally works. We can’t abandon it now

The 12 clinics serving sickle cell patients reduced ER visits and hospital stays, saving CA taxpayers money. But a $15 million grant for the program has ended.

By Mary E. Brown • 3월 27, 2026