The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.
Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.
The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the killing.
Gustavo Dudamel has taken his final bow as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director, but the orchestra has no plans to slow its world-class roll. Here's what's next under Daniel Harding and the orchestra's expanded leadership.
A lack of funding and player commitments prompted LIV Golf to tell a bankruptcy court it will liquidate its assets and halt plans to relaunch the league.
Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief. She's also planning to be hands-on manager, using data to assess the city's effectiveness.
From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.
As mayor, Nithya Raman will need to be bolder than ever, because that's what L.A. needs. Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for over a century.
Barrera, 59, the school board president of San Diego Unified, was the heavy favorite as the Democrat in the race, even though the office is listed as nonpartisan.
Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.

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