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First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli on Friday morning said his office “has multiple election fraud investigations underway,” in coordination with the FBI in Los Angeles. Essayli’s remarks, posted to X, seemed to be in response to President Trump alleging in his own social media post late Wednesday that Democrats […] Read More
California, the epicenter of the artificial intelligence boom, continues to grow its economy faster than the nation, but more people are losing their jobs and the cost of living remains high. New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran […] Read More
Simon Kuper’s first World Cup memory is of watching the 1978 final in his pajamas from the living room of his home in the Netherlands. He was 8. But he quickly was smitten with the game and the tournament — so much so he has attended every World Cup since […] Read More
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Wednesday night at a White House dinner that he wanted to make acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche’s leadership of the Department of Justice permanent. The president said he thought the confirmation of his onetime personal defense attorney would go “very quickly,” according to a video posted from […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Initial efforts in the Senate failed Thursday to block the $1.8-billion fund that the Trump administration has sought to establish to pay people who claim the government wronged them, though further attempts were likely to come Thursday afternoon. Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic amendment to ban the payout fund […] Read More
MEXICO CITY — Former Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement criticizing President Trump and describing what he called a conspiracy by his administration to weaken the Mexican left. He said a U.S. campaign against “narco-terrorism” was not a genuine attempt to solve a serious problem but a […] Read More
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday again accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs after The Times published a report about two Mexican governors from her party who have had their U.S. visas revoked amid criminal probes into their possible links to organized crime. Sheinbaum, speaking at […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.) — Secured Signing, a leading provider of secure digital signature, online notarization, video signing and identity verification solutions, announces a powerful new integration with Actionstep, the cloud-based practice management platform trusted by modern law firms. This integration delivers a frictionless workflow that empowers legal professionals […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN RAFAEL, Calif.) — Love takes center stage under the summer sky as Marin Shakespeare Company presents “As You Like It,” adapted and directed by Evren Odcikin and running June 19 through July 19 at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. A dazzling, music-filled, fashion-forward romp through the Forest of […] Read More
Weeks after Trump administration officials announced that management of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory would open to competitive bidding for the first time, questions remain as to why Caltech could lose control of the lab its researchers founded in 1936. On one hand, observers note, high-profile delays and cost overruns on […] Read More
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. is investigating two prominent Mexican governors, multiple sources said, as the Trump administration expands its campaign against high-level Mexican officials suspected of ties to organized crime. The move against sitting government officials threatens to undermine Mexico’s ruling party — which came to power on a promise […] Read More
California defense tech startup Mach Industries said Tuesday it raised $300 million, nearly quadrupling the company’s valuation to $1.8 billion within a year. The Huntington Beach startup’s soaring valuation underscores how defense tech funding is booming as armed conflicts such as the Iran war and the Russian-Ukrainian war continue. Infinite […] Read More
WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence models, following a months-long internal battle over how aggressively Washington should move to regulate the fast-growing technology. Under the order, companies are asked to allow […] Read More
Human remains discovered next to a handgun in a remote northern New Mexico forest were identified this week as those of a missing woman who had worked at a high-security federal lab. Melissa Casias was first reported missing almost a year ago from her home in Taos, N.M., where her […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles is reportedly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. The investigation came after the New York Post reported in April that the 51-year-old, five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in […] Read More
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Alabama Republican leaders may redraw their congressional voting districts to oust a Black Democrat and elect a white Republican. The court’s conservatives, who ruled for Louisiana Republicans in a redistricting dispute, extended that decision to Alabama. The three liberals dissented. The decision […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, under intense grilling at a Senate hearing Tuesday, refused to commit to abiding by federal court orders. Mullin also conceded that his predecessor as secretary, Kristi Noem, had inaccurately described two shootings involving immigration officers in Minneapolis. His refusal to commit to complying with court […] Read More
The co-founder of Aspiration, Joseph Sanberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday after defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million. The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at […] Read More
As primary voters head to the polls Tuesday to determine which candidates will face off in November to become California’s governor and Los Angeles’ mayor, both races are wide open, with a new crop of candidates challenging the Democratic status quo. For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far […] Read More
Florida sued OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, on Monday, alleging that the San Francisco tech company failed to inform people about the dangers posed by its popular artificial intelligence chatbot. OpenAI developed ChatGPT, a chatbot used by more than 900 million people weekly to answer questions, generate text […] Read More
Meta Platforms announced more details about its latest round of layoffs. As part of its already-announced plans to cut close to 10% of its workforce, more than 2,000 employees will be let go across several of its California offices, with 2,200 cuts at its Menlo Park headquarters and 74 layoffs […] Read More
Residents in the city of Monterey Park will be the first in the nation to vote on a permanent ban on data centers Tuesday. If approved, Measure NDC would prohibit data centers within the city limits and could only be overturned by another vote. Yard signs saying “No Data Center” […] Read More
BEIRUT — The Israeli infantrymen advanced up to the hilltop in the dead of night, punching their way in a bare-knuckle, eyeball-to-eyeball fight against entrenched defenders until they reached their target: Beaufort castle. It was June 6, 1982, and by its end and many casualties later, Israeli troops raised the flag over […] Read More
BEIRUT — In the Middle Ages, it was a stronghold for Crusaders, and then for the armies of Saladin who drove the Crusaders out. Over the centuries came many others, including the Ottomans, the French and the Palestine Liberation Organization. The latter used it to aim mortars and Katyusha rockets at northern […] Read More
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is backing away from plans to create a $1.8-billion fund to compensate people who claim the government was weaponized against them, a retreat that comes amid a cascade of legal setbacks and a revolt within members of the Republican Party. But Senate Democrats say the concession is […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) — Finding the right ELISA kit for a research project can take days, comparing suppliers, checking species compatibility, and waiting weeks for delivery. MyBioSource was founded to address these challenges. The San Diego-based company has put together a large, well-organized collection of ELISA kits that […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — SnapFresh Tools (from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd.) has unveiled its 2026 40V 17-inch Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower as part of the brand’s latest outdoor power equipment lineup, offering homeowners a gas-free lawn maintenance solution with cutting performance comparable to a traditional 150cc gas […] Read More
As Californians dawdle about casting ballots before Tuesday’s primary, the leading candidates hoping to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom crisscrossed the state making their closing arguments to voters. With former Biden Cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra surging in recent polls, the two candidates battling to win the second spot in this week’s […] Read More
Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has been circling the globe, meeting government regulators who will ultimately decide the fate of his controversial $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Last week, Ellison spent two hours answering questions from U.S. Justice Department antitrust lawyers in a bid to secure a key government […] Read More
California’s decision to redraw its congressional map to flip as many as five House seats to Democrats in November is poised to play a big and potentially decisive role in the nation’s broader, bare-knuckle fight for control of Congress. Tuesday’s primary races — where the top two candidates will advance […] Read More
OBEID, Sudan — Its illicit journey begins in the blood-soaked orchards of central Sudan before being spirited to ports across Africa and then to the U.S. and Europe. By the time it ends up in everything from M&Ms to medicines to makeup, few consumers or businesses know they’re contributing to the world’s […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (TEMECULA, Calif.) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher in California, covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional “good reads” from small publishers based in North […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats have spent nearly two years trying to move past the 2024 presidential election. Now, Jill Biden’s new memoir is forcing them to relive it. Her new book, “View from the East Wing,” which comes out Tuesday, is already drawing sharp rebukes from top Democrats, some of whom say it […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) — GeekyAnts, an AI-Powered Digital Product Engineering and Consulting Company, earned a nomination at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026 under the “Excellence in AI & Digital Transformation” category. The nomination recognizes the company’s work in AI-led product engineering, enterprise modernization, cloud-native systems, […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Mired in a persistent cost of living crisis and an unpopular war with Iran, President Trump reached a perilous milestone last week, registering an approval rating of 34% in a top-tier poll — a record low less than halfway through his second term. The results mark one of the sharpest […] Read More
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heads into the final month of its yearly term facing decisions on birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender athletes and President Trump’s power over independent agencies. Unlike in years past, the term’s most significant rulings were not left for the last week in June. The court dealt […] Read More
Well, I gave him a chance, offering my services. I was willing to give the young novice a primer on what a mayor can and can’t do, and let him know City Hall is a reality show like no other he’s been on. But Spencer Pratt didn’t call me in […] Read More
A Carl’s Jr. franchisee is trying to close and sell his 59 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy protection in April. The franchisee, Harshad Dharod, who has branches mostly in Southern California, intends to close 10 of the branches he controls and find a buyer for the remainder, according […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Democrats on Friday called former Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi’s interview with the House Oversight Committee about her handling of the Epstein files a “sham” and a “coverup,” and said she refused to answer numerous questions about President Trump in the closed-door session with lawmakers. “It’s a sham in there. They’re […] Read More
After eating a lot of fast food, some of it on roller coasters, YouTuber Allen Ferrell has been banned by Six Flags from all of its amusement parks nationwide. For life. McDonald’s chicken nuggets were apparently an ultra-processed food item too far for the folks at Six Flags’ Cedar Point […] Read More
In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s signature climate program, cap-and-invest late Friday. The 10-3 vote from the California Air Resources Board determines how aggressively the Golden State will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions in the years […] Read More
CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE (ANAHEIM, Calif.) — ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will exhibit at the 2026 Space Tech Expo USA, taking place June 2-4, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. During Space Tech Expo USA 2026, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its lineup […] Read More
The future of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts once again hangs in the balance after a ruling handed down Friday by a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump’s name from the exterior of the building within two weeks and a halt to the Trump […] Read More
WASHINGTON — A framework agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran is all but settled, pending sign-off from the presidents of the two warring sides, President Trump said Friday, projecting optimism that a deal could finally be at hand. Yet doubt cast a shadow over the diplomatic process entering the weekend […] Read More
Layoffs have continued with another tech company saying it was cutting people to enable it to use more artificial intelligence. Groupon announced in a security filing this month that it will cut up to 400 jobs, or nearly 25% of its worldwide workforce, as part of a broader restructuring plan […] Read More
President Trump plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — and his own 80th birthday — next month by watching bare-chested and bloody UFC fighters kick, punch and choke each other on the storied South Lawn of the White House. Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to commemorate the signing […] Read More
On the cusp of California’s gubernatorial June 2 primary, a poll shows voters are closely divided among three candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom at a perilous moment in history for the state and the nation. Among likely California voters, 25% support Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former Biden […] Read More
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” ― Coco Chanel Apropos of Paris. Apropos of the French Open. That’s all the context necessary to appreciate Naomi Osaka removing a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice ahead of her opening match at the […] Read More
Angel Guzman had been locked up for years, awaiting trial in one of the most grisly gang murder cases in Los Angeles history, when prosecutors say he chose a new tattoo. The black image, inked across his chest, showed a human heart gripped by long, clawlike fingers. To federal prosecutors, […] Read More
WASHINGTON — Former Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi is scheduled to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Friday to discuss the Justice Department’s investigations into deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and its release of files related to that investigation. But the circumstances surrounding her meeting with the committee raise questions about how […] Read More
