Santa Clara County Statewide Articles


Hunter Biden's Lawyers Will Ask L.A. Federal Judge to Dismiss Tax Charges Today

The president's son has asked a federal judge to dismiss a nine-count indictment for alleged tax-related violations on millions of dollars of income.

Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan Found Guilty in Sprawling City Hall Corruption Case

In their second attempt at convicting Raymond Chan, federal prosecutors portrayed him as a central figure in a sprawling 'pay-to-play' scheme.

L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price Accused of 21 Violations of City Ethics Laws

The accusations come nearly a year after the district attorney's office filed criminal charges against Price.

Taxpayers Deserve Better Performance Audits of School Construction Bonds

Without a standards-compliant performance audit, laws can be broken, crimes committed, and voters are left to conclude that their tax money is not being spent wisely.

Where Is Diddy? Sean Combs Remains in U.S. Amid Widening Sex Trafficking Probe, Sources Say

Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in the United States and vows to fight sex trafficking allegations, sources close to the music legend said.

Emergency Physicians Decry Surprise Air-Ambulance Bills

Emergency room doctors say insurers are increasingly declining to cover costly air-ambulance rides for critically ill patients, claiming they aren't medically necessary. And the National Association of EMS Physicians says the No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, is partly to …

RFK Jr. Picks VP, but Still Isn’t on California Ballot

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Nicole Shanahan wave to supporters as she becomes his vice presidential pick in Oakland on March 26, 2024. Photo by Laure Andrillon, Reuters

Californians Are Divided on LGBTQ Issues at Schools, but There’s a Path to Parental Support

While tremendous progress has been made on Californians’ attitudes, many are still uncomfortable with schools being a place for LGBTQ inclusion. If red states keep banning these conversations, California can help the nation see what a careful strategy looks like.

L.A. Times Reporters Attacked by Minnesota Troopers Will Settle Lawsuit for $1.2 Million

The journalists sued the Minnesota State Patrol in 2021 after being cornered and attacked by officers while covering a protest of George Floyd's slaying.

The Burden of Getting Medical Care Can Exhaust Older Patients

Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice.

A Beloved Beverly Hills Burger Joint Mysteriously Closed 27 Years Ago. What Happened?

A real-life "Peach Pit" in Beverly Hills served devotees burgers for years, until it closed suddenly in 1997. Now, the family behind Jeremiah P. Throckmorton Grille explains all.

Need Help With Missed Mortgage Payments in California? Apply Soon: Money Is Running Out

California officials say they expect the mortgage relief program for homeowners suffering pandemic-related financial hardships will soon exhaust its federal funding.

A Controversial AIDS Charity Seeks to Acquire a Skid Row Housing Portfolio. State Officials Want to Stop It

The Hollywood-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation is in line to acquire homeless housing developments owned by a failed Skid Row landlord. State housing officials are objecting to the deal, citing the foundation's troubled track record.

'Humbling, and a Bit Worrying': Scientists Fail to Fully Explain Record Global Heat

Blistering global temperatures have one NASA scientist warning: "We could be in uncharted territory." Others aren't so sure.

How the Saga of Shohei Ohtani and His Interpreter Unfolded – And Why It's Not Over

Shohei Ohtani and his team allege that former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from the superstar's bank account to cover millions in gambling debt. Unanswered is how the interpreter could have pulled it off without anyone noticing.

The LAPD Trains Foreign Police. Does That Enable Human Rights Violations?

Five United Arab Emirates officers graduate from L.A.'s Police Academy, raising new questions about LAPD ties to overseas law enforcement, including Israeli security forces.

Column: She Can't Stand Trump or Biden. Don't Tell This 'Double-Hater' She's Crazy Voting for Someone Else

Most of those known as 'double haters' will come around to support one of the two major party presidential nominees. But some, like Victoria Thompson, won't back Trump or Biden under any circumstances.

UC Berkeley Parents Hired Private Security, Fearing for Their Kids

Frustrated with security concerns, some parents paid for private security at UC Berkeley. The university is not happy.

As AI Eye Exams Prove Their Worth, Lessons for Future Tech Emerge

Christian Espinoza, director of a Southern California drug-treatment provider, recently began employing a powerful new assistant: an artificial intelligence algorithm that can perform eye exams with pictures taken by a retinal camera. It makes quick diagnoses, without a doctor present.

FAFSA Delays Make It Difficult for Students to Finalize College Decisions

Uncertainty around financial aid means students don't know how much college will cost them.

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