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Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins local officials to sign legislation intended to modernize the financing and delivery of affordable housing in California during a press conference in Oakland on July 13, 2026.

Why a signature Newsom power move flopped in the last days of the Legislative session

September 2, 2026

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

District 5 Supervisor Kathryn Barger announces a lawsuit against State Farm. From left, Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison, Barger at podium, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and fire survivor advocate Joy Chen.

Los Angeles County sues State Farm over allegedly mishandled wildfire claims

September 1, 2026

The tiny home rental at Yucaipa Regional Park.

The tiny home rental at Yucaipa Regional Park.

New rental brings fresh overnight experience to Yucaipa Regional Park

September 1, 2026

A rendering of what it might look like to reclaim the 710 “stub.”

A rendering of what it might look like to reclaim the 710 “stub.”

Pasadena endorses 710 stub governance roadmap

August 31, 2026

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network hosts a press conference July 24, 2026, in Altadena.

Fire survivors split over wildfire recovery bill

August 31, 2026

Homelessness in Glendale.

Homelessness in Glendale.

Glendale homelessness rises 12%, but unsheltered population drops 54%

August 29, 2026

The proposed Trader Joe's headquarters.

The proposed Trader Joe's headquarters.

Trader Joe’s applies for Monrovia HQ redo

August 29, 2026

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

A deputy takes into custody one of the 25 individuals arrested during Operation Shelter Me Aug. 21, 2026, in Rancho Cucamonga.

Homeless outreach effort in Rancho Cucamonga connects with over 90 people; deputies arrest 25

August 28, 2026

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

Handguns on display at a gun shop in California on July 12, 2022.

In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns

August 28, 2026

UCLA researchers have reported a 10% increase in student homelessness in California since the 2018-19 school year.

UCLA researchers have reported a 10% increase in student homelessness in California since the 2018-19 school year.

UCLA research: Statewide student homelessness rises 10% since 2019

August 27, 2026

Typical vegetation in the SGV that can increase wildfire risk and spread.

Typical vegetation in the SGV that can increase wildfire risk and spread.

Nearly $950K to fund wildfire prevention in San Gabriel Valley

August 27, 2026

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco observes oral arguments Aug. 24, 2026, in San Francisco as the California Supreme Court considers two lawsuits challenging his investigation into alleged election law violations.

California justices seem skeptical of Sheriff Chad Bianco’s defense in ballot seizure case

August 26, 2026