A Los Angeles woman shares how the Downtown Women's Center Trauma Recovery Center helped her overcome decades of trauma and homelessness. Now, Proposition 36 threatens funding for these vital programs across California.
Gov. Newsom proposes a major restructuring of California's education system that would strip authority from the elected state superintendent and give control to the governor-appointed State Board of Education, aiming to streamline governance for 6 million students.
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In a sense, California has been taxing wealth since it became a state 175 years ago.
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Despite claiming progress with a 9% reduction in homeless numbers and $20 billion in spending during his governorship, California's persistent homelessness crisis remains one of Gavin Newsom's biggest political vulnerabilities, potentially threatening future presidential ambitions.
At our City Council meeting last Tuesday evening, a member of the public made an antisemitic comment during general public comments. Like many in the room, we were shocked and
Governor Gavin Newsom's final California budget proposal cuts social welfare spending and resists new taxes, drawing criticism from progressives. These moves indicate a rightward shift as he positions himself for a potential 2028 presidential run.
Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a $349 billion California budget proposal for 2026-27, but it faces skepticism from budget analysts, chronic deficits, and political challenges in his final year as governor.
Believe it or not, we’re only two weeks into the new year. It should be a time of rejuvenation and optimism, but, instead, it feels like we’re slogging
Santa Monica's MLK weekend features the first-ever drive-in movie night on the Pier showing 'Grease', the final day of Ice at Santa Monica, multiple MLK celebrations, art exhibitions, and unique food events throughout the Westside.
One year after Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed 10,000+ homes and claimed 31 lives in Los Angeles, science shows that community-based fire safety measures are most effective, yet receive only 2% of wildfire funding.
By Jerome Adams
Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course, gathering with extended family.
These festivities are joyous.
California State Auditor identified CalFresh as a 'high risk' program with an 11% error rate, potentially costing the state $2B. Critics from both parties have linked this to Minnesota's food fraud scandal, drawing questionable comparisons to Newsom's record.
