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Amid controversy, California greenlights the state's first large reservoir in decades November 5, 2026

California water regulators have approved a permit for the planned Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, clearing the way for construction of the state's first major reservoir in decades.

Ian James

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes November 5, 2026

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Kevin Rector

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda November 5, 2026

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

Nicole Nixon

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps November 4, 2026

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Dakota Smith, Seema Mehta

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say November 4, 2026

Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in a bedroll, stuffing it into a metal container and covering it with plastic wrap.

Alex Wigglesworth

This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway November 4, 2026

A coyote became the first large mammal documented exploring the massive Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, which doesn't officially open until next month. Some see it as an early, hopeful sign that the structure is working.

Lila Seidman

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories November 4, 2026

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Andrea Castillo

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call November 4, 2026

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

Alex Wigglesworth

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office November 4, 2026

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

Sonja Sharp, James Queally

Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire November 4, 2026

The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire — ended with a jury deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal. Now, federal prosecutors are trying once again to convict him with revised charges.

Brittny Mejia

Digital platforms, international talent and cross-border financial networks are changing where businesses are created, how they grow and who benefits from their success.

Amid controversy, California greenlights the state's first large reservoir in decades November 5, 2026

California water regulators have approved a permit for the planned Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, clearing the way for construction of the state's first major reservoir in decades.

Ian James

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes November 5, 2026

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Kevin Rector

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda November 5, 2026

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

Nicole Nixon

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps November 4, 2026

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Dakota Smith, Seema Mehta

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say November 4, 2026

Alex Wigglesworth

This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway November 4, 2026

Lila Seidman

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories November 4, 2026