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Trump administration awards $233.6M for California rural health care
California receives $233.6 million in federal rural health care funding as Medicaid cuts raise concerns for Fresno and San Joaquin Valley communities.
Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can't seek a third term but is considering a White House run.
Disney has fought AI firms over copyright. Now it’s testing AI lyric videos.
Disney is working with AI startup OpenArt to conceptualize lyric videos, starting with ‘Go the Distance’ from ‘Hercules.’
Nicole Taylor, one of band Taylor Red's identical triplets, dies at 35
Nicole Taylor, one of country band Taylor Red's identical triplets, has died. The singer succumbed to breast cancer at 35.
Disney plans thousands of layoffs, targeting 20% cost savings
Some of Disney’s operations, which include theme parks, TV channels and the movie studio, will be affected disproportionately.
Who celebrities are voting for in the L.A. mayoral election
Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Bob Odenkirk, Mindy Kaling, Adam Scott and Jaboukie Young-White reveal whether they're voting for Karen Bass or Nithya Raman.
As local post-production dwindles, a Burbank studio makes cuts
Southern California's post-production industry has been reeling from an unprecedented industry contraction, partly due to the flight of filming to other states and countries.
14 propositions are on the California ballot. Voters are deciding on taxes, healthcare and more
California's 14 s ballot measures include a billionaire tax, voter ID, changes to recall elections, and a bid to speed up building by limiting environmental reviews.
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California high school flag football rankings, Week 11
Here’s a look at USA TODAY Sports latest Super 10 flag football rankings for the state of California.
California voters consider proposition to tax billionaires' wealth
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, with most of the revenue dedicated to replacing federal funding cuts to healthcare.
Prop. 38: This billionaire-backed measure would approve $8.4 billion for health research
California’s Prop. 38 would provide $8.4 billion to find cures for cancer and other diseases. Half the money would go to one institute.
Is Elon Musk setting his sights on Hollywood?
Elon Musk has already made his mark in space, tech and electric cars. Now, he may be entering Hollywood with a reported investment in Skydance and an AI-generated "Odyssey."
New details emerge in the alleged murder of 'SNL' writer's sister Christina Downer
A series of restraining order petitions and documents shed light on the alleged murder of Christina Downer.
Prop. 44: Voters decide on spending restrictions for healthcare clinics
Proposition 44, placed on the ballot by the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West union, would require California’s community health clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on patient care or pay fines to the state.
California voters could reshape the state's landmark environmental law with Prop. 45
California voters decide if Prop. 45 should set deadlines on environmental reviews and lawsuits for housing, water, broadband and transit projects.
Prop. 4: Will California allow public campaign financing for state, local candidates?
Californians are voting on Prop 4, which would lift the ban on public financing for political campaigns.
California decides on housing bonds with Prop. 1 and Prop. 37
Two borrowing measures — Prop 1 and Prop 37 — tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis in very different ways.
California voters will decide Prop. 44, which would regulate community health clinic spending on program services
California voters are deciding on Proposition 44, which would regulate how much community health clinics spend on program services.
California's Proposition 4 would allow statewide public financing of political campaigns
California voters are set to decide on Proposition 4, which would let local governments establish public financing for candidates for political office. If passed, the initiative would fund portions of campaigns of candidates for state and local office with taxpayer dollars.
California’s legislative races put tech-backed Democrats and Republican gains to the test
California's 2026 legislative contests are testing whether Republicans can hold onto their gains and how big spending influences Democratic contests
Prop. 5: Will California voters change the rules for recall elections?
Proposition 5 on the California ballot would change the rules for recall elections in a way that would help incumbents
Should California voters be required to show their ID to cast a ballot?
California voters are weighing a GOP-backed ballot measure that would require residents to prove their citizenship to vote
In California governor’s race, voters choose between experienced liberal and upstart conservative
California voters are choosing a new governor with Democrat Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom
Will Democrats control Congress? Their path runs through California. Watch these races
As Democrats fight to control Congress, the party needs midterm California voters to deliver on the promise of Prop. 50 and oust five Republicans
These are the possible midterm outcomes for House and Senate
The night's big question is whether a true wave will materialize for Democrats and how sizable it might be.
Martin Sheen vouches for hope in dark times with 'American Mosaic'
Composer Peter Boyer's new work, "American Mosaic," accompanies footage of America's landscapes and faces taken by Joe Sohm, with patriotic narration by Martin Sheen.
The creatives behind ‘Oh, Mary!’ address the hype prior to L.A. run
Cole Escola's Broadway sensation 'Oh, Mary!' arrives at the Ahmanson as one of the most in-demand tickets in recent Center Theatre Group memory. Star Alaska Thunderf— and director Sam Pinkleton talk about what it's like to be at the center of the hype.
Health care on the ballot; Botox billing doctor gets 15 years; Medicare prior auth pilot curbs services
The top news stories in medicine today: At least 125 health professionals are on today's ballots as California votes on a clinic spending rule; a California doctor gets 15 years for $45 million in Medicare Botox billing; Medicare's prior authorization pilot curbs targeted services.
Inside an Amazon warehouse where people and robots work side by side
Amazon's warehouse in Tracy, California, uses robots like Hercules, Pegasus, and Cardinal to enhance efficiency, but human workers remain crucial.
Newsom proposes $1 billion cap for film and TV tax incentive
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to expand California's current Film and Television Tax Credit Program from $750 million to at least $1 billion annually. The proposal would include credits for above-the-line
Should public money fund political campaigns? Taking a look at California’s Prop. 4
Proposition 4 asks voters if the current ban on public funds for political campaigns should be repealed.
Sacramento postal worker charged with withholding more than 1,000 pieces of political mail
A Sacramento postal worker is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he withheld more than 1,000 pieces of political campaign mail intended for residents ahead of California's Nov. 3 general election.
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.