Traci G. Brooks Archives

California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boom September 30, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California's Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.

Lila Seidman

House Speaker Mike Johnson stumping and fundraising for California GOP congressional candidates September 30, 2026

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit California on Wednesday to stump and fundraise for Republican candidates in a state that could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives during President Trump's final two years in office.

Seema Mehta

Arellano: What the 'Taco Stand Karen' fiasco says about right-wing Latinos September 30, 2026

The internet dubbed her "Santa Clarita Karen." Francesca Ortega's face-off with taqueros soon went viral, with almost everyone blasting her crassness.

Gustavo Arellano

Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum September 30, 2026

Councilmember Nithya Raman defended her use of the term genocide, saying she relied on international experts. Asked if she thinks the term is appropriate, Bass said: "No, I don't."

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg

UCLA vice chancellor sues to block release of probe into allegations of bullying and misspending September 30, 2026

UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako, head of strategic communications, is suing to block release of a workplace investigation report after staff accused her of bullying and misusing funds.

Jaweed Kaleem

Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal would be far bigger and dirtier than promised, report says September 30, 2026

Up to 12 million tons of coal per year would be shipped to a Trump-backed Oakland terminal with open-air storage, defying promises of an enclosed facility.

Hayley Smith

LAPD is no longer majority white — but a recent scandal shows racism remains an issue September 30, 2026

An LAPD recruitment officer recorded his colleagues making derogatory statements about people of color. Unlike in years past, the LAPD is no longer a majority white department.

Libor Jany

Fewer California Republicans approve of Trump, poll says. That could hurt GOP midterm chances September 30, 2026

With gas prices high and an unpopular war dragging on, President Trump's approval has slipped with California Republicans, a poll shows

Ben Wieder

How the battle for Pelosi's seat ignited a bitter San Francisco Democratic showdown September 30, 2026

The race to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) in Congress has divided the progressive city and state Democrats more broadly, splitting them between a prolific gay state legislator and a Chinese immigrant city supervisor with Pelosi's imprimatur.

Kevin Rector

Woman accused of firing bullets at Rihanna's mansion is deemed mentally fit to stand trial September 30, 2026

Florida woman Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed.

Iris Kwok

After becoming a caregiver overnight, the Illinois financial professional began connecting life insurance, financial literacy and legacy planning to something deeply personal: what happens to…