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Latest science in climate change assessment
AT WATER’S EDGE King Salmon flooding. Cal Poly Humboldt Photo HUMBOLDT – Climate change presents significant challenges for California’s North Coast, where Humboldt Bay is experiencing the state’s highest rate of sea-level rise. A new report brings together the latest climate science with local and Tribal knowledge to help communities prepare and develop solutions. The
Supreme Court declines to hear Trump’s California 20,000 ballot case. Here’s what to know
The U.S. Supreme Court rejects an emergency ruling for the Trump Administration over 20,000 California ballots as noncitizens are charged.
Boston Symphony Orchestra's grand AI experiment is a boon to democracy
In this year’s election season orchestras have been practicing the call for democratic thinking on a global scale, including in Los Angeles, Leipzig, Germany and Boston, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra is experimenting with AI —to great effect.
Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115-billion deal to expand its AI business
Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in Historic $115 Billion Dea
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, exes of newlyweds T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, marry
Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are starting their forever, tying the knot a month after respective ex-spouses T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach did the same.
El Niño Is Warming Monterey Bay, Causing Trouble for Ocean Life
El Niño has pushed Monterey Bay’s ocean water temperatures to historic highs. One clear sign: warm-water species that are rarely seen offshore of the Central California Coast.
Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, David Foster among Kennedy Center honorees
Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell were announced as Kennedy Center honorees, selected by Trump.
Trump makes one last attempt to get the Supreme Court to interfere with the midterms
What is even the point of Trump’s California ballots lawsuit?
Dodgers owner reportedly offloading another sports asset for whopping $3 billion valuation
Dodgers owner looks to move off another asset for billions
Zainab Johnson's new special breaks boundaries of Black female comedy
In her new special, “Toxically Optimistic,” comedian Zainab Johnson turns a recurring backyard opossum into an unexpected story about challenging audiences’ assumptions.
Martha Stewart apologizes twice for homeless Halloween costume
Martha Stewart dressed as a person struggling with poverty for Halloween. She addressed the backlash on Sunday.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to sideline 20,000 disputed California mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal came after an appeals court rejected the request to set aside some 20,000 ballots from people the federal government suspects may not be citizens. The federal government says those ballots should not be counted until the voters' status can be
Latino voters shape California politics. What’s influencing their
Democrat Xavier Becerra is ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, according to the latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies’ (IGS) poll. If he wins, Becerra
Governor Newsom proposes $1 billion cap for film and TV tax incentive
In an effort to maintain California’s role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state’s tax credit program again.
Trump’s California ballot appeal puts Supreme Court in center of fight over allegations of noncitizen voting
President Donald Trump on Monday urged the Supreme Court to force California to set aside potentially thousands of ballots the Justice Department claims may have been cast by noncitizens, a longshot request that multiple lower courts have rejected.
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
Trump administration appeals in push to sideline 20K California ballots
The appeal came Monday
Trump lawyers ask Supreme Court to set aside 20,000 California ballots
The appeal by the Trump administration comes days ahead of the midterm election, and after federal judges have rejected the bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots.
Gavin Newsom Proposes Expanding California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program to at Least $1 Billion
He is also urging Congress to pass the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA) by the end of the year
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua at time of global political turbulence
Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties at a time of global political upheaval
Beware the ‘red mirage’ if California Republicans have an election night lead
Don’t be fooled by early election returns. It can take California weeks to tally votes, leading to ‘red mirages’ and ‘blue shifts.’
Counties' Election Day rules may block news coverage of voting, civil rights groups warn
These restrictions potentially stem from recent notices and poll worker training standards from the California secretary of state.
This unassuming neighborhood is a perfect political microcosm of California
We found the single neighborhood that best mirrors how all of California votes. Even here, there are plenty of divisions.
Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom, weighing 2028 runs, rally together in California
The California politicians showed a unified front while campaigning, which Democrats elsewhere struggled to do.
This neighborhood is a political microcosm of California
We found the single neighborhood that best mirrors how all of California votes. Even here, there are plenty of divisions.
States step up ACA subsidies as premiums keep climbing
States including Virginia, Rhode Island and California are putting new money into ACA subsidy programs as exchange premiums rise and federal support shrinks.
Exciting new galleries leading a Los Angeles art renaissance
Over the past year, nearly 50 new commercial mid-sized galleries have opened across Los Angeles, significantly outpacing closures. We are not facing an art world apocalypse, it’s more like a necessary structural correction; increasingly, it looks like it might even be a renaissance.
A campaign season of surprises peaks with Tuesday's midterms
The campaign has been defined by affordability and economic issues that have spurred an expected turn toward Democrats by voters and created headwinds for Republicans.
A GOP Congressman Backed Medicaid Work Requirements. His Voters Might Be Exempt.
A California congressman voted for the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which is projected to reduce Medicaid spending by $900 billion. Now Rep. David Valadao, whose House race will help decide control of Congress, is telling his constituents they may not have to follow the new rules.
Billionaire Sergey Brin is building political infrastructure that will last beyond his $102 million fight against Prop 40
Building a Better California is spending on more than just the wealth tax.
ACA changes: Higher premiums, fewer enrollment options
People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options.
If we say AIs deserve rights, it could start to believe it, Microsoft CEO says
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman warns against building conscious AI, arguing that treating machines as sentient could lead to dangerous consequences.
Top California Democrats rally in unity
Top California Democrats including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom appeared in a Los Angeles rally to boost the Democratic CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra. CNN’s Elex Michaelson reports from the scene.
Justice Department urges sanctions for database analysis critical of its noncitizen voting claims
Attorneys for an immigrant rights group on Saturday filed court papers revealing that their analysis found more than 40% of the people on the list do not appear in the state's voter file.
For older voters, health costs and coverage are key issues
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for older Americans, and it's affecting their finances and political priorities as they cast their ballots.
Sacha Baron Cohen shockingly dupes luxury California realtor in wild stunt from Ali G: Who Iz I?
An unsuspecting real estate agent showing a $30 million Bel Air mega-mansion found himself trapped at the center of Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest satirical ambush in Ali G: Who Iz...
California local: My favorite California city that feels like Europe
I grew up in California. As a local, my favorite city in the US that feels like Europe is Newport Beach. Here's what to do there and where to stay.
Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at L.A. gun range, rep says
The 83-year-old filmmaker suffered a minor injury when a gun discharged while holstered. His representative said he was treated at a hospital and is being released.
As support slips for Prop 40, Bernie Sanders criticizes billionaire spending against it
As support slips from the measure, Senator Bernie Sanders slammed the billionaire-funded efforts to oppose the proposed billionaire tax in California's Proposition 40.
How fast will counties process the election results?
California Politics 360 asked every county registrar to complete a short survey
California Politics 360 full episode | Final push ahead of the election
Voters will decide a number of key races, including who will be California’s next governor, representation in Congress and 14 statewide propositions.
California Science Center and NASA JPL Collaboration to Debut at Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on Nov. 13
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are joining forces to showcase six decades of robotic space exploration at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles. Opening November 13, 2026, the Kent Kresa Space Gallery will feature spacecraft models, a restored Ranger lunar probe, Mars rover exhibits and hands-on activities exploring planetary science, exoplanets and future space missions.
Inside California Politics
(FOX40.COM) — This week on Inside California Politics, Los Angeles real estate developer Rick Caruso joins the show to discuss the L.A. mayoral race. Then host Nikki Laurenzo talks to two political analysts about several propositions and congressional races in the upcoming midterm election. Earlier this week, Caruso announced he would be voting to reelect […]
Health insurers leave millions unpaid for mental health crisis care in California
California counties report millions in denied or underpaid charges for mobile mental health crisis responses, prompting state scrutiny of insurers and calls for enforcement of a law requiring coverage.
Rabid Anti-Communism Still Shapes the Politics of California
Donald Trump likes to brand California’s Democratic establishment as a nest of “far-left communists.” This unhinged rhetoric can still find a ready audience because it resonates with a deep-rooted Californian tradition of lurid, authoritarian red-baiting.
Country music legend's massive California property hits the market
"A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Bakersfield History!"
Trump Accounts: What parents need to know about automatic enrollment, $1,000 seed money and activation
Your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account” whether you realize it or not
A potential Democratic wave looms over Trump. Where does MAGA go after the midterms?
The Republican reckoning tests a party infrastructure reshaped around President Trump since his insurgent rise in 2015 transformed the GOP.
A battle for the soul of L.A. could reveal the future of the left
In California’s largest city, a progressive mayor once inspired by Castro’s Cuba faces a democratic socialist who wants to unleash housing development.
Space Shuttle Endeavour's new LA home unveiled ahead of public opening
The California Science Center is preparing to open the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a 200,000-square-foot expansion that will showcase Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Space Shuttle Endeavour's new LA home unveiled ahead of public opening
The California Science Center is preparing to open the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, a 200,000-square-foot expansion that will showcase Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Where to go Sunday for Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
Neighborhoods and towns all over the region have been observing Dia de los Muertos for decades as a way to remember the loved ones who are gone.
Wendy Brown, political scientist: ‘Our organization of life is unsustainable and we know it’
The California philosopher, one of the leading figures in her field, argues for a reparative democracy centered on collective care to help repair the damage caused by neoliberalism
Trump administration's social media posts criticized as racially inflammatory
The Trump administration’s online accounts have circulated images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a Black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud.
NASA's Swift telescope on the verge of plunging back to Earth
A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering and sinking toward Earth. A few pieces that don't burn up in the atmosphere are expected to land in the ocean on or about Friday.
Covered California open enrollment starts Nov. 1
Covered California's open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Nov. 1, offering Californians the chance to review and adjust their coverage.
Republicans are about to find out whether their gerrymanders backfired
As analysts forecast a possible 'blue wave' of support for Democrats, election experts are watching whether Republicans’ gerrymandering efforts could backfire, turning out to be a 'dummymander.'
Phoebe Bridgers' phone-free Lost Tour lets an arena hear her think
The singer's first of three hometown shows at Inglewood's Intuit Dome was an intimate emotional spectacle.
Analysis: More than 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens not on California's voter rolls
It's the first outside analysis of a list that the Department of Justice has used to threaten prosecution of election officials. The analysis also found that thousands of U.S. citizens appear to be flagged as ineligible to vote on the government's list.
California tribes awarded $60.5M for housing, climate projects
California tribes will receive $60.5 million in state grants for housing and climate projects, with the bulk of the funding directed toward the upfront costs of developing affordable housing. The California Strategic Growth Council approved the awards Oct. 28 for 40 projects representing 36 tribes. They include the first awards through the Tribal Pre-Development Housing […]
Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo's Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the disease spreads relentlessly.
Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts
Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.
Selma Blair apologizes for Delta flight incident amid assault charges
Selma Blair issued an apology following an alleged violent medical episode aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York.
Letters to Sports: The Lincoln Riley debate and hate continues
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the USC and UCLA football teams, the Brewers winning the World Series and more.
As Covered California open enrollment starts, here are the big changes
Covered California open enrollment starts Sunday, with higher premiums and major changes to subsidies and eligibility. Here’s what Californians need to know.
A historically paralyzed Congress faces its voters
The current Congress has passed fewer bills and conducted less oversight than any of its predecessors in modern history, according to congressional scholars.
Steve Kerr calls out Draymond Green for Warriors’ turnover issues
SAN FRANCISCO — Cutting down on turnovers was such an emphasis for the Warriors entering this season that Steve Kerr decided to overhaul their entire offensive system. Yet, four games...
Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley officially file for divorce
It's official: Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are ending their marriage. The former entertainment power couple filed for divorce on Friday in New York.
Halle Berry ex's restraining order dissolved, modified visitation stays
A Los Angeles judge dissolves the restraining order against Halle Berry, weeks after her ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused the actor of physically abusing their teenage son.
Ian McKellen pens tribute to Patrick Stewart after star's death
Ian McKellen honored Patrick Stewart after his death at 86, recalling their start as young Royal Shakespeare Company actors before becoming close friends through 'X-Men.'
Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots
The 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections.
While Prop. 40 flounders, another wealth tax in California is likely
This less-talked-about tax measure is likely to pass on Tuesday.
I worked out with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Why I made him mad
VENICE, CALIFORNIA — I broke a sweat before I even entered Gold's Gym in Venice, California, the gym where Arnold Schwarzenegger built himself from scratch long before he was the
Contributor: If Israeli politics were rational, Arab parties would now be holding all the cards
The factions that oppose Benjamin Netanyahu could join with the Arab bloc and oust him. But they refuse.
Appeals court rejects DOJ request for California to set aside disputed ballots
The panel’s 2-1 ruling is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections
Appeals court rejects DOJ request for California to set aside disputed ballots
The panel’s 2-1 ruling is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections
Supporters, opponents of Proposition 43 make final push before midterm election
Voters across California have several propositions on the ballot
Mondavi packs November with entertainment
A widely praised novelist from Northern California, a touring chamber orchestra with an acclaimed British pianist, a stylish and highly accomplished saxophone quartet from Germany, and an unusual piano-and-flute duo
Phoebe Bridgers, My Chemical Romance and all your Halloween club needs
Halloween in Los Angeles is not just Gay Christmas — it's become a pretty exceptional weekend for music, with top touring acts planning blowout stands around the occasion.
Robert Kelker-Kelly: 'Days of Our Lives' actor's official cause of death
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly's official cause of death has been determined, weeks after the 'Days of Our Lives' star died at age 62.
New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center features a towering space shuttle as well as 100 artifacts and interactive displays.
California's first sea turtle eggs could hatch any day now.
Federal biologists made a last-minute decision to relocate the eggs after forecasters predicted high tides would swamp their nests on Orange County beaches.
Health officials confirm 4 mpox cases in Stanislaus County
(FOX40.COM) — Officials with the Stanislaus County Public Health are reporting four confirmed cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, in the area. The California Department of Public Health co…
'Crypt Jam': Unearthing the Crypt Keeper’s 1992 hip-hop hit
With the Crypt Keeper back to host AMC’s FearFest 2026, the Halloween season offers a reason to revisit “Crypt Jam,” his 1992 hip-hop deep cut.
The Bolsonaro clan is still strong in Brazilian politics despite Flávio's defeat and flight to U.S.
Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential runoff
Seven young condors released in northern California
The large birds of prey are clawing their way back from the brink of extinction.
The Political Geography of the Central Valley
California’s political geography is often mapped as a coastal-inland divide, but political views and affordability concerns across the Central Valley are far from uniform.
Your last-minute guide to Proposition 44: Health center spending
Proposition 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on “program services advancing their charitable purpose.”
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California on Election Day
California voters are set to elect a new governor and decide a handful of House races that could swing the balance of power in Congress. Also on the ballot Tuesday
SoCal artist says Trump administration used her fan art: 'I ... would never consent'
Devin Elle Kurtz soon took to social media saying: “I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it.”
Measure LA could hasten the end of L.A.’s Public Works board
The five Public Works board members are appointed by the mayor and earn about $200,000 a year. They oversee more than 5,500 city employees working in sanitation, street repairs, sewer systems and more.
Election denialism is on the ballot in Arizona. Some are pushing back
Ordinary citizens across the country are participating in grassroots efforts to guard against possible election interference by the Trump administration.
For Californians Drowning in Healthcare Costs, Governor’s Race Offers Few Answers
In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do to fix it.
An Interview with Political Scientist Sara Sadhwani
Sara Sadhwani is a Pomona College political scientist and governance reformer. Before joining the panel for “Is California Voting Fair?” at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center, she joined us in the green room to discuss her dream dinner guest, what makes her hopeful, and her first vote.
Ventura County students host community candidate forum ahead of midterms
Santa Paula High School students questioned local candidates for city council, school board of trustees, and California State Assembly
Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?
The Trump administration announced $233 million for rural California healthcare Thursday. Here’s where the money comes from.
Neil Garg named recipient of the 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award
Distinguished Professor Neil Garg has been named the recipient of the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences’ 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award for his contributions to science and education. He will be honored at Exploring Your Universe, UCLA’s free science festival, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Court of Sciences. The ceremony and Garg’s remarks will take place at noon in Young Hall CS50, and will be livestreamed here. He will also give a family-friendly lecture, “Organic Chemistry in the Movies”, at 3 pm in Young Hall CS76. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to science and inspired public engagement with science education, particularly among young people. Previous award recipients include astronaut and UCLA alumna Dr. Anna Lee Fisher (2017), mathematician and UCLA alumna Danica McKellar (2018), actress, author and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik (2019), Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez (2020) and UCLA mathematics professor and Fields Medalist Terence Tao (2025). Garg is the Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his B.S. from New York University and Ph.D. from Caltech, and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Irvine before joining the UCLA faculty in 2007. Garg is an internationally recognized organic chemist whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions, often challenging long-standing rules in chemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers. Beyond his research accomplishments and award-winning classroom teaching, Garg is passionate about making chemistry accessible and engaging for students and the broader public. He has developed innovative websites, apps, and games used in more than 175 countries, authored The Organic Coloring Book series, and created outreach programs that introduce children to chemistry, including his popular Chem Kids camp. His honors include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes for both research and education, the Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the California Professor of the Year Award, and the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science. In 2026, he received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Centenary Prize.
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections.