https://www.latimes.com/topic/california-law-politics California Politics en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record Both L.A. County and city are saddled with billions in unexpected costs. How come only one faces a $1-billion deficit? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage Altadena residents, who would see the worst damage from the Eaton fire, also experienced the most issues with evacuation alerts. Was the community at a disadvantage during the L.A. firestorm because of its government structure? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/in-their-golden-years-this-is-not-the-country-they-expected-to-be-living-in-so-what-now Many older Californins believe 'democracy is in peril.' But can outrage over Trump spark a winning strategy for the opposition? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/in-their-golden-years-this-is-not-the-country-they-expected-to-be-living-in-so-what-now https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland’s next mayor. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:25:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/barbara-lee-surges-into-lead-oakland-mayors-race https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/newsom-pardons-cambodian-immigrant-facing-deportation California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued 16 pardons and nine commutations to felons on Friday in advance of the Easter holiday. Sithy Bin, a Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, is among those offered clemency. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 01:23:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/newsom-pardons-cambodian-immigrant-facing-deportation https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-14/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics As attorney general, Becerra sued the first Trump administration 123 times and won the vast majority of cases. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-14/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-07/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics The governor epitomizes what he assesses to be wrong with the Democratic Party. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-07/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-politics-newsletter-template-do-not-use-make-a-copy-politics https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-31/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-trump-reagan-security-politics Remember when the White House was competent? Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:58 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-03-31/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-trump-reagan-security-politics https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/newsom-announces-lawsuit-against-trump-over-tariffs Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a lawsuit alleging that President Trump lacks the authority to enact the international tariffs without the support of Congress. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/newsom-announces-lawsuit-against-trump-over-tariffs https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/barbara-lee-loren-taylor-early-lead-special-election-results Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:11:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-15/barbara-lee-loren-taylor-early-lead-special-election-results https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall A Los Angeles County judge took a major step toward shutting down Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, months after a state oversight body found it 'unsuitable' to house youth. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:33:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-18/small-modular-reactors-cost-california The state is considering allowing mass-produced reactors, defying economics and logic. The hype is built on magical thinking. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:03:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-18/small-modular-reactors-cost-california https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/immigrants-self-deport-rather-than-risk-being-marched-out-like-criminals Even in liberal-leaning California, undocumented immigrants who have worked here for decades are making plans to leave, choosing to depart on their own terms rather than risk being forced out with nothing. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/immigrants-self-deport-rather-than-risk-being-marched-out-like-criminals https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/california-lawmakers-push-for-federal-law-to-pause-mortgage-payments-after-natural-disasters The Southern California lawmakers who represent the Eaton and Palisades fire zones introduced a bill Thursday in Congress that would give homeowners affected by natural disasters a break on mortgage payments for almost a year. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-04-17/california-lawmakers-push-for-federal-law-to-pause-mortgage-payments-after-natural-disasters https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing A resentencing hearing that could have given the brothers a shot at parole was delayed after a fight over a parole document ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom paralyzed proceedings. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-16/california-senate-house-women-elected-office-parity This is not a result of serendipity or California liberalism. It took a concerted effort to invest in recruiting and supporting female candidates. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:03:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-16/california-senate-house-women-elected-office-parity