Incorrect congressional maps sent to voters before the November election
Inaccurate Voter Guide Mailed to Californians Californians recently received an incorrect voter guide questioning whether to redraw Congressional district boundaries ahead of the special election in November. A state agency announced plans to send out postcards with corrected information, an action expected to cost millions. “The accuracy of voter information is essential to maintaining public […]
L.A. County officials express disappointment with their own report on fire errors
Criticism of Fire Investigation Report in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County supervisors expressed disappointment over the long-awaited $1.9 million investigation into a January wildfire, noting that it left many residents feeling their key concerns were unaddressed. Catherine Berger, who represents the unincorporated area of Altadena, voiced this sentiment at Tuesday’s meeting, stating, “I’ve […]
County to pay $20 million to family of 4-year-old boy who was killed
Settlement Over Child Abuse Case in Los Angeles County On Tuesday, Los Angeles County agreed to pay $20 million to the family of Noah Quattro, a four-year-old boy from Palmdale who suffered severe abuse from his parents in 2019. This tragic event highlighted significant lapses within the county’s Child Welfare System. It came to light […]
Federal government files lawsuit against Los Angeles County sheriff regarding concealed carry gun permits
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Robert Luna, claiming violations of the Second Amendment rights by excessively delaying decisions on thousands of concealed carry permit applications. This delay is described as a period of […]
Kamala Harris reflects on her unsuccessful presidential campaign with minimal regrets
Kamala Harris Reflects on Election Loss and New Book In a recent event celebrating her new book, Kamala Harris, former Vice President, expressed her disappointment over the erosion of voter trust in the political system. Speaking to a lively crowd of around 2,000 in Los Angeles, she reminisced about her unsuccessful 2024 presidential campaign against […]
Younger, wealthier, and more compact: The lasting impact of California’s wildfire period on communities
California Paradise – When Jen Goodlin traveled to Paradise a half-year after the catastrophic camp fire in 2018, she thought it would be the last time she would see her hometown. Having moved to Colorado with her husband and four kids, she wanted to see the destruction that had claimed 10,700 homes, including her childhood […]
How we figured out the count of homes reconstructed after significant wildfires in California
California Wildfires and Home Rebuilding Efforts The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention reports that since the fall of 2017, around 70% of the state’s most catastrophic wildfires have taken place. This timeframe has relied heavily on data from state and local governments to assess the speed and scope of fire recovery, especially concerning […]
Lawsuit alleges that denying emergency abortions puts women at risk
California Woman Sues Hospitals Over Emergency Abortion Denials A woman from California is raising concerns about patient dignity, alleging that two hospitals refused to provide emergency abortion services in line with Catholic directives, which she claims violates state law and endangered her life. Rachel Harrison faced a troubling situation during two pregnancies when her water […]
Toni Atkins withdraws from the 2026 race for California governor
Former Senator Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, has withdrawn from the race for California Governor in 2026. Reflecting on her upbringing in rural Virginia, Atkins often felt “too poor and too gay.” After establishing herself on the West Coast, she dedicated years to the “California Promise,” aiming to expand opportunities for future generations. […]
Newsom approves AI transparency law focusing on safety
Sacramento – Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill aimed at enhancing transparency for large AI companies. This new legislation mandates the disclosure of security protocols and the reporting of significant safety incidents. Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) described Senate Bill 53 as a means to establish “Commonsense Guardrails” that prioritize both safety and transparency […]