A new initiative in California to leave the US and become an independent country is gathering momentum. What’s this measure ...

PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from Yuma County the first Latina and first Black ...

As anxieties grow about a new era of cultural repression under Trump, artists and institutions are working hard to push back ...

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During a crisis, the news media and voting public will judge the actions of those who hold or aspire to office.

Author Michael Shellenberger has torn into LA Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their lack of ...

Did you know that the recent California wildfires have forced over 180,000 people to evacuate their homes? Or that the ongoing fires have caused an estimated $150 billion in damages across Southern ...

Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners. The evidence is mixed on ...

After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires ...

Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday unveiled LA Rises, a private-sector initiative aimed at accelerating the recovery and rebuilding of Los Angeles communities devastated by recent wildfires. The effort, ...

California governor Gavin Newsom has selected NBA legend and Dodgers part-owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark ...

Governor Newsom announces "LA Rises," a recovery initiative led by business and sports figures after a Los Angeles disaster.