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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What's at stake
Agenda for talks between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping highlights the array of U.S. interests that depend on — and often clash with — Beijing's policies.
Tech leaders funding Matt Mahan's campaign for California governor say it's not about tech
San José Mayor Matt Mahan's campaign for governor has been bankrolled by tech titans. Critics say he will cater to their interests as governor, but several of his backers said their support for him ha
Another sales tax hike? Rising costs a concern for L.A. voters in healthcare measure
With the electorate in a dour mood and reeling from rocketing gas prices, some speculate that voters' willingness to tax themselves may be dwindling as ballots arrive for the June 2 election.
'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California's voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
Concerns over federal funding for L.A. Olympics raised by state lawmakers
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympics, state lawmakers are raising concerns that potential clashes with President Trump could cause chaos.
How Hollywood's production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor's race
The state of Hollywood is now a key political issue in the L.A. mayoral race alongside affordability, crime and homelessness.
In growing fight, Steyer's campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn't disclose pay
Social media creators who create paid content on behalf of a California political campaign are required to disclose that the material was sponsored and who paid for it.
ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers
A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.
FCC commissioner joins Disney's free-speech fight
The lone Democrat said certain FCC actions were designed to prompt TV networks to self-censor and tone down their news coverage of President Trump.
Barabak: Californians on a confounding race for governor: 'I haven't ... a clue who I'm going to vote for'
Becerra and Hilton have emerged as the candidates to beat. But dozens of interviews across the San Gabriel Valley, a prime campaign battleground, find many voters still undecided. And discouraged.
Contributor: Trump has left himself only bad options on Iran
The president's missteps led to Iran's current stockpile of nuclear material and Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Lopez: In race for L.A. mayor, no winners but one big loser: The voters
L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren't what they're cracked up to be.
China's Xi, warning of a clash, tells Trump: 'We must make it work'
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.
As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race
Democrat Katie Porter's campaign for governor is dogged by unflattering videos. Sacramento power players are turned off by her temperament, but some women in politics say it highlights a double standa
Disabled veterans may be getting a big property tax break in California
Severely disabled veterans in California could be getting an expanded tax break. Proposed legislation would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 1