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Commentary: "Help Wanted/Leave Now!" How U.S. immigration policy remains maddeningly consistently inconsistent September 9, 2026

A new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, "Help Wanted/Leave Now!" focuses on the country's "revolving door" of programs and practices toward immigrants.

Patt Morrison

What happened to L.A.'s 'perfect' Mediterranean weather? Humidity challenges a birthright September 9, 2026

It's been hot in SoCal, but at least it's a dry heat. Wait. It's not dry — at all. Locals' favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst humidity we've ever seen.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Newsom's defamation case against Fox News scheduled for trial in 2028 September 9, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial in early 2028, when the California Democrat could be in the midst of a presidential bid.

Nicole Nixon

Trump administration tells California its key water plan is 'unworkable' September 9, 2026

The Trump administration and Westlands Water District are objecting to California's water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

Ian James

Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor September 9, 2026

Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California's DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction.

Seema Mehta

A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses? September 9, 2026

Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro's plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic.

Colleen Shalby

Salvadorans anxiously await news on whether TPS protections will end September 9, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced whether it will end or extend Temporary Protected Status for some 170,000 Salvadorans, including 36,000 in California.

Andrea Castillo, Itzel Luna

Bass or Raman for mayor? In Pratt's Pacific Palisades, some say that's no choice at all September 9, 2026

Some voters in affluent Pacific Palisades see Raman as too far left, and Bass as the mayor who wasn't there for them during the devastating 2025 firestorm.

Noah Haggerty

Four injured in 'welding-related' explosion at construction site in Arleta September 9, 2026

Four people were injured in a possible welding-related explosion at a construction site at 14265 W. Van Nuys Blvd. on Tuesday, authorities said.

Clara Harter

Pizzamania arson suspect is arrested as beloved restaurant readies for a comeback September 9, 2026

Nearly two years after the Pizzamania restaurant burned to the ground in Whittier, an arson suspect has been arrested. And the beloved pizza joint has secured a new location to reopen.

Clara Harter

Record-breaking temperatures across the continent are overwhelming cities, straining health systems and forcing governments to rethink how Europe prepares for a hotter future. PARIS —…

Commentary: "Help Wanted/Leave Now!" How U.S. immigration policy remains maddeningly consistently inconsistent September 9, 2026

A new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, "Help Wanted/Leave Now!" focuses on the country's "revolving door" of programs and practices toward immigrants.

Patt Morrison

What happened to L.A.'s 'perfect' Mediterranean weather? Humidity challenges a birthright September 9, 2026

It's been hot in SoCal, but at least it's a dry heat. Wait. It's not dry — at all. Locals' favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst humidity we've ever seen.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Newsom's defamation case against Fox News scheduled for trial in 2028 September 9, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial in early 2028, when the California Democrat could be in the midst of a presidential bid.

Nicole Nixon

Trump administration tells California its key water plan is 'unworkable' September 9, 2026

The Trump administration and Westlands Water District are objecting to California's water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

Ian James

Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor September 9, 2026

Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California's DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction.

Seema Mehta

A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses? September 9, 2026

Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro's plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic.

Colleen Shalby

Salvadorans anxiously await news on whether TPS protections will end September 9, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced whether it will end or extend Temporary Protected Status for some 170,000 Salvadorans, including 36,000 in California.

Andrea Castillo, Itzel Luna

Bass or Raman for mayor? In Pratt's Pacific Palisades, some say that's no choice at all September 9, 2026

Some voters in affluent Pacific Palisades see Raman as too far left, and Bass as the mayor who wasn't there for them during the devastating 2025 firestorm.

Noah Haggerty

Four injured in 'welding-related' explosion at construction site in Arleta September 9, 2026

Four people were injured in a possible welding-related explosion at a construction site at 14265 W. Van Nuys Blvd. on Tuesday, authorities said.

Clara Harter

Pizzamania arson suspect is arrested as beloved restaurant readies for a comeback September 9, 2026

Nearly two years after the Pizzamania restaurant burned to the ground in Whittier, an arson suspect has been arrested. And the beloved pizza joint has secured a new location to reopen.

Clara Harter

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