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Public Private Coalition, Seeking to Promote Equity, Creates Opportunities for Small and Minority-Owned Californian Businesses

The Equity in Infrastructure Project has helped companies like Global Electric as billions of federal dollars flow into California infrastructure projects.

A Database of Dangerous Dogs. San Diego County Should Publish Biters' Addresses, Grand Jury Says

Prompted by a complaint from a dog bite victim, the San Diego County grand jury has recommended the county improve collection of dog bite data and start a database.

Driver Saves a Kitten on the 91 Freeway but Causes a Three-Car Crash

A pair stopped on the 91 Freeway in Riverside to scoop up a stranded kitten, and then things went south.

New California Water Measures Aim to Increase Fines for Violators, Protect Wetlands

California legislators passed a bill to increase fines for those who violate the state's water curtailment orders. The measure awaits Gov. Newsom's signature.

In Tight Inland Empire Race, First Transgender Candidate Could Oust First Republican Latina

Democrat Lisa Middleton is running to become California's first transgender lawmaker against Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, the first Republican Latina state senator

L.A.'s 'Mansion Tax' Has Collected $375 Million. Where Is the Money Going?

Measure ULA has faced numerous challenges since it was approved, and its fate is uncertain, but the city is moving forward to develop programs with the tax money.

Would a Kroger and Albertsons Merger Drive Grocery Prices Up or Down? the Answer Is Complicated.

Depending who you ask, a Kroger-Albertsons merger will drive prices up or down. So, which is it?

As California Swelters, Climate Officials Declare Summer 2024 the Hottest on Record

August effectively tied 2023 as the planet's hottest August on record. The year is virtually certain to be the hottest on record.

California Cities, Counties May Need to Consider Wildlife Connectivity in Development Plans

Proposed legislation would direct local governments to consider the impact of development on wildlife movement and restrict use of certain rat poisons.

LAX Shifts Focus From Terminal Expansion to Infrastructure Updates as Passenger Forecasts Drop

Airport officials had expected to see 110 million passengers at LAX in 2028. Now they estimate a count slightly above 90 million.

In California Hearing About the Border, House GOP Seeks to Attack Harris in Her Home State

House Republicans plan a field hearing about the border in Santee, Calif., aiming to pressure Vice President Kamala Harris.

Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal's face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens.

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space …

Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

In a video posted to Reddit this summer, Lucie Rosenthal's face starts focused and uncertain, looking intently into the camera, before it happens.

As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over the winter, the 44-year-old mom relied on space …

Warehouse Regulation Bill Attracts Strange Bedfellows in Support and Opposition

Bills affecting specific economic sectors are, in some respects, the bread and butter of state legislative sessions, because they tend to have hefty financial consequences and when they pop up, the battle lines are generally quite predictable.

Stockton Unified Superintendent Has Been on the Job for a Year. What’s Changed?

Michelle Rodriguez is in her second year leading Stockton Unified. In a year’s time, she’s checked off over 30 goals to improve the district.

A Helicopter Halts Traffic on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway on Thursday night, bringing southbound traffic to a halt for hours.

Trump Returning to California for Big-Dollar Fundraisers Next Week

Former President Trump is scheduled to head fundraisers in Los Angeles and Woodside next week. The latter is hosted by relatives of the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Column: State Senate Rebellion Against Newsom Appears to Subside

Leader of California's state Senate appears to end fight with Gov. Gavin Newsom over special session on requiring oil refineries to keep reserves, which the governor says will address price spikes.