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California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT

The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleas for patience, urges people to relax amid backlash

Eduard Cauich — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:05:03 GMT

While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can.

Fresh strikes, surging inflation signal new phase of Iran war

Michael Wilner, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:08:47 GMT

The prospect of a renewed U.S. air campaign cast fresh doubt on the viability of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran that has largely held since April.

The FBI serves a search warrant at the Garden Grove chemical plant

Nilesh Christopher — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:39:08 GMT

The FBI serves a search warrant at the Garden Grove chemical plant

World Cup referee, denied entry to U.S. because of suspected ties to terrorists, hailed in return to Somalia

Steve Henson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:34 GMT

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force on World Cup 2026, indicated referee Omar Artan was suspected of having ties to a Somali militant group.

News Analysis: The war front that could sink Trump's negotiations with Iran

Nabih Bulos — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict unfolding in Lebanon — a fight Trump considers a sideshow — could snarl his plans for a pact to end the war with Iran.

Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Despite spending a record-shattering amount of his wealth on his run for governor, Steyer failed to win enough votes in last week's primary to advance to the November general election.

Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:01:35 GMT

As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California's elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.

Trump administration sued over 'illegal' and 'corrupt' UFC event on White House lawn

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:05:26 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, which is Trump's birthday, on the White House South Lawn, is described as 'corrupt' and 'illegal' in a federal lawsuit looking to shut down the event.

Iran soccer body says its fans' World Cup tickets were revoked; Somali referee denied entry into U.S.

Steve Henson — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:29:46 GMT

Roughly 18,852 World Cup tickets earmarked for Iran's fans were revoked just a few days before matches begin, according to the Iran soccer federation.

Can Democrats take the Senate? Maine voters may provide a clue

Justine McDaniel — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrat Graham Platner appears likely to become the party's nominee against Sen. Susan Collins. Platner has been accused of engaging in volatile behavior with women, among other controversies.

Ahead of World Cup opener in L.A., Iran lands in Tijuana wearing pins to honor schoolgirls killed in strike

Steve Henson — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:53:40 GMT

The Iran World Cup team arrived in Tijuana wearing lapel pins on their jackets acknowledging victims of a Feb. 28 missile strike on an elementary school.

Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop 'shooting' as missile barrages shatter fragile ceasefire

Nabih Bulos — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 11:42:45 GMT

Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, all but derailing a brittle two-month ceasefire.

Trump forges ahead with D.C. cityscape transformation against growing resistance

Michael Wilner, Ana Ceballos — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump has responded to growing legal and political obstacles to his ballroom, arch and other projects by attempting to force approvals through faster than opponents can challenge them.

'We're in survival mode': A year after ICE raids, a couple fight to save their dress shops

Ruben Vives — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In L.A.'s Fashion District, quinceañera shops struggle after ICE raids scared off their Latino clientele.

California falls behind Texas in Fortune 500 ranking

Nilesh Christopher — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This year, 57 of the top companies are headquartered in Texas, compared with California's 56. It's a reversal from two years ago when the Golden State had the pole position.

One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns

Meg Tanaka — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A nationwide effort that includes many California researchers seeks to find out why some Asian American communities have high rates of certain cancers.

Scientists probe cosmic visitor from deep space, come up empty in search for alien life

Ruben Vives — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 02:42:04 GMT

The object, called 3I/ATLAS, is only the third interstellar visitor ever detected passing through our Solar System.

Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 00:44:25 GMT

Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated Democratic support to advance in a bitter primary to become California's next governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.

Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says

Kevin Rector, Iris Kwok — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:36:09 GMT

Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump's cheating claims.

From a water bottle policy flip-flop to botched ticket sales, World Cup fans feel the squeeze

Steve Henson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 16:48:51 GMT

FIFA is asking 60 fans who were sold World Cup tickets for free to pay corrected face value for them. FIFA also came full circle on its water bottle policy.

Latest data show California conundrum: high growth but high prices, high unemployment

Queenie Wong — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth

Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche could face confirmation challenges

Ben Wieder — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 21:09:56 GMT

Blanche has faced criticism for the $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization fund" created to settle a lawsuit by Trump, two of his sons and their business against the IRS.

Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund

Justine McDaniel — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 19:31:23 GMT

It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.

Former President López Obrador accuses Trump of plotting against Mexico's left

Kate Linthicum — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 16:50:01 GMT

Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement accusing the Trump administration of using a narco-terrorism 'pretext' to weaken Mexico's left.

Sheinbaum accuses the U.S. of meddling in Mexican affairs

Kate Linthicum, Steve Fisher — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 00:19:48 GMT

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs after a report about two Mexican governors who had their U.S. visas revoked amid probes into possible links to organized crime.

The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels

Steve Fisher, Kate Linthicum — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The U.S. investigation into two Mexican governors suspected of working with organized crime threatens to deepen a growing rift between the U.S. and the Sheinbaum government.

Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion

Queenie Wong — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Huntington Beach company said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round, bringing up its valuation.

Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat

David G. Savage — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 01:49:10 GMT

The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 22:47:22 GMT

Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.

Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud

Lily Wright — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:55:35 GMT

Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.

L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations

Ben Wieder — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:33:54 GMT

The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.

Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest

Grace Toohey — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:04:53 GMT

Melissa Casias' death is part of an FBI investigation looking into dead or missing federal scientists or staff members involved in sensitive research.

In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 18:35:17 GMT

For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead Los Angeles and California into the future.

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

Ana Ceballos, Nilesh Christopher, Justine McDaniel — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 17:46:24 GMT

The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.

Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps

Corinne Purtill — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 16:47:25 GMT

A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.

World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.

Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers

Blanca Begert — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.

'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks

Queenie Wong — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence.

Meta reveals details about layoffs in Playa Vista and Menlo Park

Lily Wright — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Meta announces the locations and scale of layoffs affected by the social media company's most recent round of cuts.

Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback

Ana Ceballos — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:33:32 GMT

Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.

From Crusaders to Hezbollah: the bloody history of Lebanon's Beaufort castle

Nabih Bulos — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 20:49:22 GMT

It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.

Israel bombs Beirut, recaptures Crusader castle, but Trump says Israel will dial back war in Lebanon

Nabih Bulos — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:49:00 GMT

After Israel announced it would push deeper into Lebanon to target Hezbollah, Trump intervened and said he persuaded Israel not to send troops to Beirut.

Steyer and Hilton scrap for second top spot in tight Tuesday governor's race primary

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Dakota Smith — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer and GOP strategist Steve Hilton are battling for second place in Tuesday's gubernatorial primary after former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the front of the field.

California will play a big role in the fight for power in Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage

Kevin Rector — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

Paramount's Delrahim slams 'fear-mongering' and partisan politics clouding Warner Bros. deal

Meg James — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

President Trump once said he would be involved in the Warner Bros. sale but Paramount lawyer Makan Delrahim said the company has "no deals" with the president

Here are the big cases the Supreme Court will decide in June

David G. Savage — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The court faces big decisions on cases including birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender athletes and President Trump's power over independent agencies.

The secret ingredient tying your candy, makeup and medicines to Sudan's war

Nabih Bulos — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.

Trump enters perilous polling territory, raising questions over base support

Michael Wilner, Ana Ceballos — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pollsters are questioning long-standing assumptions about the president's floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.

'Unhelpful': Top Democrats say Jill Biden's memoir is reopening 2024 wounds

Ana Ceballos — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jill Biden's new book, "View From the East Wing," is drawing sharp criticism from top Democrats and major donors who backed her husband's campaign.

Lopez: A second offering to Spencer Pratt, and 5 points about the L.A. mayor's race

Steve Lopez — Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As election day approaches, L.A.'s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.

Struggling Carls Jr. franchisee plans to close 10 and sell 49 California locations

Lily Wright, Itzel Luna — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A Carl's Jr. franchisee has made the decision to sell 49 of his Southern California locations.

After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it's a retreat

Hayley Smith — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:43:04 GMT

The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.

Six Flags bans YouTuber for life for eating chicken nuggets on a roller coaster

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:42:36 GMT

Six Flags has had enough of YouTuber Allen Ferrell. The amusement park chain just perma-banned Ferrell after he attempted to eat 10 chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.

Judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, halts closure

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:52:26 GMT

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

Trump signals optimism, but still hasn't signed off on an Iran peace framework

Michael Wilner — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:42:31 GMT

Trump faced a politically fraught decision to enter an agreement that would invariably require significant concessions to Tehran.

Democrats call Bondi's Epstein files interview a 'sham'

Ben Wieder — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:34:40 GMT

Democrats said the former attorney general refused to answer numerous questions about President Trump in the closed-door session with lawmakers.

Another tech company says it will cut hundreds of jobs amid pivot to AI

Lily Wright — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Groupon announced layoffs last week as part of its AI restructuring plan, affecting up to 400 employees.

'This is a hijacking': UFC White House fight and race cars take over National Park Service land

Jack Dolan — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The planned spectacles at the White House and National Mall stray so far from the National Park Service's traditional mission and ethos that advocates and career employees are crying foul.

Becerra leads governor's race, with Hilton and Steyer in tight contest for second spot, poll finds

Seema Mehta — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:19:57 GMT

On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.

Naomi Osaka has fun with fashion at the French Open. She'll have to win again to show off her next look

Steve Henson — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:35:05 GMT

Naomi Osaka's fashion statements depend on her on-court performance. A win earns her another grand entrance. A loss and nobody cares what she wears on the ride home.

Bondi is set to face questions about the Epstein files. It isn't clear how much she will say

Ben Wieder — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pam Bondi will not be under oath at Friday's hearing about Jeffrey Epstein with members of the committee and staff. The committee says it will release a transcript of the interview.

MS-13's 'Salvadoran rules' led gang to cut out man's heart, prosecutors say at L.A. trial

Gavin J. Quinton — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Federal prosecutors said at the trial of suspected MS-13 members in Los Angeles that a series of ritualistic machete murders were linked to the gang's local leaders adopting a brutal code of conduct that required aspiring members to kill in order to prove their loyalty.

Newsom vows to levy 100% tax on California recipients of Trump's $1.8-billion 'slush fund'

Iris Kwok — Wed, 27 May 2026 23:55:24 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened to tax 100% of the money Californians receive from President Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund for his political allies.

Cuba says U.S. risks 'bloodshed' if it abandons dialogue for war

Kate Linthicum — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:52:28 GMT

Cuba's deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, spoke with The Times about how Havana views the escalating conflict with the U.S.

'Easily discarded': Processing delays leave DACA recipients jobless and fearing deportation

Andrea Castillo, Brittny Mejia — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

DACA renewal delays are costing some recipients their jobs and exposing them to deportation risk as the Trump administration chips away at protections for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Barabak: Texas is where Democratic dreams die. Did Trump change that with his Senate pick?

Mark Z. Barabak — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ken Paxton's primary win has buoyed Democratic hopes of an upset by the viral sensation James Talarico. But touted Democrats have a history of falling flat.

Paramount, pushing to buy Warner Bros., girds for legal challenges

Meg James — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:11:39 GMT

Paramount hires powerhouse attorney Jeffrey Kessler to defend against potential antitrust challenges.

Renewed U.S. strikes put Iran talks on verge of collapse

Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:48:15 GMT

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war.

Record-setting outside money pouring into California governor's race

Seema Mehta — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary.

After raids, U.S. citizens and immigrants seek millions for shootings, injuries, trauma

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids.

Barabak: The 'greatest threat' to rule of law in decades. That's how lawyers, judges see Trump

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new survey finds deep concern about presidential overreach, persecution of enemies and other unchecked abuses of power. The poll shows the stakes in November.

Drones turn Sudan's 'forgotten' war into a relentless civilian killing field

Nabih Bulos — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As drones rain down nightly over Sudan, a civil war entering its fourth year is exacting a staggering civilian toll and reshaping modern warfare across Africa.

As influencers rise in politics, some call for tighter regulations on payments

Ben Wieder — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don't know are sponsored.

News Analysis: Trump's framework deal with Iran includes few details, prompts fury on the right

Doyle McManus — Sat, 23 May 2026 23:07:24 GMT

The proposed deal would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin longer negotiations that would limit Iran's nuclear program in return for relaxed U.S. economic sanctions.

Iran moves camp from Arizona to Mexico, clearing path to play in World Cup

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:46:07 GMT

FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.

Lopez: Spencer Pratt, please call me. You don't know what you're getting yourself into

Steve Lopez — Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The candidate and the columnist have something in common, but comparison ends there.

Los Angeles hotels are still waiting for a surge in demand from the World Cup

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Around 80% of hotels surveyed by the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. reported that room bookings are lagging behind expectations for the 2026 World Cup.

'A bridge too far?': As GOP senators revolt, Trump defends fund and attacks defectors

Ana Ceballos — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:24:55 GMT

The president called Republican senators who broke with him quitters who are 'screwing the Republican Party.'

Newsom blames Chevron for California's gas-price problem

Itzel Luna — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:19 GMT

The California governor encouraged Californians to avoid pumping gas at Chevron, claiming the gas company is hiking up its prices. Chevron blamed the high prices on state policies.

Indy 500 and NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 info, including the first female driver to attempt both in the same day

Steve Henson — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:40:40 GMT

Katherine Legge not only will be the only woman among the 33 drivers in the Indy 500 on Sunday. She will then fly to Charlotte, N.C., to race in the NASCAR Cup's Coca-Cola 600.

Cuba tells its citizens to prepare for war as U.S. targets Castro

Kate Linthicum — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the U.S. upped pressure on Cuba, charging former President Raúl Castro with murder in connection to a 1996 attack on civilian planes, leaders of the island nation warned citizens to prepare for war.

Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations

Ben Wieder — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:03:36 GMT

The influencer said Steyer's campaign committee failed to notify her of her disclosure requirements, as required by law.

GOP senators balk at Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, force delay in key vote

Ana Ceballos, Justine McDaniel — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:59:00 GMT

The discord marked a potential turning point for Congress, which has been largely sidelined under the second Trump administration on the war in Iran and other issues.

At the inaugural Enhanced Games, the athletes are juiced by design. Anti-doping groups are aghast

Steve Henson — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:20:52 GMT

At Sunday's Enhanced Games, a field of mostly steroid-fed athletes will compete for a total purse of $25 million. Anti-doping officials decry the event as unethical, irresponsible and dangerous. A key backer: Donald Trump Jr.

Cruise lines can be held liable for using docks seized under Castro, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:05:19 GMT

Supreme Court upholds lawsuits over property that was confiscated in Cuba by Fidel Castro's government.

Feds declare Eaton fire was a cleanup success. Their testing shows otherwise

Tony Briscoe — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:03:58 GMT

In announcing its findings, the EPA cited federal lead standards only, and not California's more stringent thresholds.

Older AC and fridge chemicals amp up climate change. Trump just rolled back limits on them

Blanca Begert — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:35:49 GMT

Grocery stores and other sectors will be allowed to use more "super pollutants" in their refrigeration systems.

Child safety groups want FTC to investigate Roblox

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Child safety groups want FTC to investigate Roblox's game design

Democrats may cast last-minute ballots for governor. What it will mean for the count

Justine McDaniel — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the top two candidates in the primary advancing, many Democratic-leaning voters appear to be waiting for a clear leader to emerge, political analysts say.

Contributor: Trump has left himself only bad options on Iran

Daniel R. DePetris — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:10:00 GMT

The president's missteps led to Iran's current stockpile of nuclear material and Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Disney accused of misusing facial recognition technology

Nilesh Christopher — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Disney faces $5 million lawsuit over use of facial recognition technology

Barabak: Three wrongs don't make a right in case of election denier and Colorado governor

Mark Z. Barabak — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tina Peters deserved to go to jail but not for nine years, a panel of judges decreed, ordering her resentencing. Jared Polis then stepped in and substituted his own judgment. It was the height of arrogance.

How a SoCal native became one of NASA's most valuable assets

Noah Haggerty — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Victor Glover, who grew up in the Inland Empire, is now the only pilot to have flown NASA's Orion capsule.

A Loss of Innocence … A Flight to Freedom

Al Martinez — Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:00:00 GMT

I remember you.

In growing fight, Steyer's campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn't disclose pay

Ben Wieder — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:19:04 GMT

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.

Volvo to pay $197 million after hidden pollution device found in California truck engines

Tony Briscoe — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:26:23 GMT

Volvo has agreed to pay $197 million to settle allegations that its heavy-duty truck engines released excessive pollution across California.

Shakira triumphs in court with Spain ordered to repay $70M after tax fraud acquittal

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:45:40 GMT

Shakira has maintained her innocence for eight years as Spain filed three separate tax fraud cases against her. With an acquittal on Monday, she cleared her name.

Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor's campaign, poll shows

Seema Mehta — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:03:38 GMT

Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.