Politics
US investigating leak of documents on Israeli attack plans
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted online to Telegram and first reported by CNN and Axios. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Here are six ballot measures proposed to reform and improve LA city government
The proposals range from independent redistricting and ethics reforms to operational changes to improve efficiency.
Groups behind Berkeley protest encampments call for the movement to spread across the state
BERKELEY — After spreading their footprint in Berkeley, the groups behind multiple protest encampments in the city are encouraging others across California and the nation to use the same form of civil disobedience to bring to light what activists have de
Farms or subdivisions? Ballot measure would curb development on Silicon Valley’s southern edges
As Bay Area commuters increase, fast-growing San Benito County decides whether to pump the brakes.
Outside groups are spending millions in California’s swing U.S. House races. Will it make a difference?
Campaigns in California’s hottest congressional races are being boosted by outside groups. That money is on top of fundraising by the candidates, where Democrats are besting Republicans.
Trump weighs in on transgender players in college sports and singles out Bay Area athlete
Former President Donald Trump says he'll ban transgender athletes if he is elected.
Will they play or not? Another twist in San Jose State transgender women’s volleyball player controversy
Hours after Oct. 26 game in Reno was deemed a forfeit because of player protest, Nevada officials say the match is still on for whoever wants to play.
Oregon could become first state to tax big companies and send the cash to all residents
Oregon’s measure has drawn significant bipartisan and business opposition.
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions. But passage probably wouldn’t change access immediately or dramatically.
Harris and Trump say America tanks if they lose. So why the exuberance at their rallies?
This seeming disconnect was on display in two rallies a day apart this week — Harris' in Pennsylvania, and Trump's in Atlanta. In a country tired of what politics has become, partisans are partying.
Vance says ‘no’ when asked whether Trump lost 2020 election
The answer was the most specific Vance has been on the subject.
Check out our 2024 LA County Voter Guide for the Nov. 5 elections
What are the candidates on your Nov. 5 ballot saying about key issues facing the communities and region?
Privacy concerns raised over policy requiring California high school students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom
Students are concerned the new policy violates their privacy, but the principal says it's a way to keep track of students in case of emergencies.