Politics
L.A. County plans to deploy about 50 election response liaisons amid federal intervention concerns
County officials and voting rights advocates prepare for potential disruptions as legal battles over election procedures continue.
Iowa’s water quality crisis becomes midterm elections issue
Iowans are raising questions about the future of their water as the issue draws attention from political candidates.
Karen Bass rallies supporters at phone bank in final campaign stretch
The Los Angeles mayor was joined by City Councilmember Heather Hutt and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Meet the billionaires with USC ties who could face Prop 40 tax
The one-time 5% tax would hit several USC benefactors.
One week out from Election Day, Trojans are torn about where to vote
College voters can choose to register either in California or in their home state.
California ballot measures address affordable housing, voter identification
With Election Day seven days away, USC students weigh in on California’s 14 statewide propositions.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass visits senior center in Koreatown
During the visit, the mayor discussed Inside Safe finances and the recent increase in utility bills.
Jane Kim wants guaranteed natural disaster insurance for Californians
Kim, a Democrat, is running against State Sen. Ben Allen in the first general election for insurance commissioner to feature two Democrats.
Jose Ugarte slams ‘defund the police’ rhetoric
Ugarte, a City Council candidate, said he would seek to reform the ‘mansion tax’ and address homelessness as a mental health issue.
Bass and Raman face off in only televised mayoral debate
The candidates clashed over homelessness, public safety, housing and economic development.
What the ‘Kirkiversary’ says about Gen Z
Charlie Kirk’s murder inspired memes that remain one year later.
Hilton and Becerra go head-to-head on economy and AI during only scheduled debate
The debate was likely California voters’ only opportunity to witness the two gubernatorial hopefuls face-off.
Trump Administration changes Title IX rules, impacting USC students
The changes revert to the 2020 law after the Biden Administration originally changed it in 2024.
USC community left dumbfounded following President Trump’s remarks suggesting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego
At Trump's Monday night Nebraska rally, he labeled cities Los Angeles and San Diego as “small prices to pay” in exchange for keeping the country safe amidst the war in Iran.
Prop 40 would tax California’s billionaires. Here’s what to know about the wealth tax dividing Democrats
The tax revenue would be allocated to California’s healthcare system.