Meet the un-Gavin. Kentucky’s governor sees a different way to the White House

Andy Beshear says voters want a healer in 2028, not someone who'll match President Trump insult for insult. His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners

Rising property values have inflated tax bills in many states, but ending all homeowner taxes would cost billions or even tens of billions in most states. It is unclear whether lawmakers can pull it ...

Alexander Skarsgård and his Oscar-nominated dad help ‘SNL’ hit its 1,000th episode

The actor hosted the show for the first time, bringing along his father Stellan Skarsgård, who appeared in two skits with him ...

Haters beware! Villainous Dodgers begin three-peat quest with a party

The Dodgers are showing the rest of Major League Baseball all the great things that can happen when ownership decides to ...

Amid immigration raids, a coalition of U.S. leaders gather in L.A. to share resistance strategies

On a warm Friday morning, a group of organizers, academics and public officials stood in MacArthur Park, peering at an empty soccer field.
Opinion

When the government tramples people’s rights, the people must take to the streets

Political protests are a powerful tool for shaping public opinion, influencing policy and forcing leaders to do the right thing.

Healthcare experts warn ‘people will die’ unless state steps up amid federal cuts

As massive federal cuts are upending the health care system in California, analysts and health care professionals are urging the state to soften the blow by creating new revenue streams and helping ...

Should I take a bridge loan to build an ADU?

Answer: You aren’t really facing a choice between financing the ADU and using your own resources. You’ll pay for it either way. Bridge loans are short-term financing that typically must be repaid ...

A “Sex and the City” extra wanted to build a housing complex. He must evict a Boyle Heights family first

The city stopped a Boyle Heights development over gentrification concerns, but a judge found that the city's action was illegal.

Rare sheep are U.S.-Mexico border crossers, but they’re hitting a sharp new obstacle

Peninsular bighorn sheep have long migrated between California and Mexico, but plans to close gaps in the border wall may change that. Scientists say the animals will suffer as a result.

New Orleans City Council bans data centers for a year after concerns over potential development

The New Orleans City Council passed a yearlong ban on data centers in the city and began an effort to clarify zoning regulations for new data center projects this week. The vote will head off any data ...

Rare bighorn sheep that cross the U.S.-Mexico border hit a sharp new obstacle

Lila Seidman is a reporter focused on California wildlife and the outdoors for the Los Angeles Times. Since joining The Times in 2020, she has investigated mental health policy and jumped on breaking ...