California

Environment

By the numbers: California’s mild 2022 wildfire season

Julie Cart

Moderate weather and well-timed rainstorms in much of California combined to curb the acreage and structures burned.
Public Safety

Report: California gun data breach was unintentional

Adam Beam

AG Rob Bonta called the exposure a breach of trust and said the state would adopt investigators' recommendations.
Politics

Pelosi's big decision: 'There’s a life out there, right?'

Lisa Masaro

Pelosi says she almost thought about being leader again after the attack on her husband because she “couldn’t give them that satisfaction” of intimidating her out of politics.
Politics

How California could count every vote faster

Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal

California has expanded voting access and participation, but that can delay election results. Are there ways to count votes faster without undermining election security?
Politics

California House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control

Michael R. Blood

The win by the former Navy combat pilot gives the GOP a rare reason to celebrate in a state dominated by Democrats that is also home to the likely future speaker, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy.
Environment

Critics and supporters of proposed solar rules weigh in

Erik Anderson

A court hearing on Wednesday was the final chance for interested parties to sway CPUC commissioners before they vote on new solar rules in December.
Local

EXPLAINER: Why California has so many votes left to count

The Associated Press

California's seemingly drawn-out process of counting votes means the balance of power in the U.S. House is still in limbo.
Politics

Key California races could determine which party controls Congress

Alexander Nguyen

While California is a Democratic stronghold, there are still pockets where Republicans remain strong.
National

LA County drops charges against election software executive, citing 'potential bias'

Juma Sei

The abrupt reversal of charges marks the end of a case that prominent election deniers cited as evidence of foul play in American elections.
Public Safety

Dive boat captain pleads not guilty in fiery deaths of 34, including San Diego woman

Stefanie Dazio

Captain Jerry Boylan was arraigned Thursday in Los Angeles federal court for the second time. A federal judge tossed out the original indictment on a technicality on the third anniversary of the tragedy aboard the Conception.