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Inland Empire leaders see ‘buffet of hate’ as discriminatory attacks and bias increase
Hate crimes always increase during presidential election years, but the targets of vitriol and discrimination vary with the political rhetoric, say experts at a community forum in the Inland Empire.
California helped give the GOP control of the House in 2022. Biden’s decision could swing districts in 2024
Democrats in key swing House districts face a pivotal choice: Whether or not to back President Biden. Many are staying silent, but they’re under more pressure after U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff called on Biden to drop out.
The government backs using this chemical. LA County residents say it's hurting their community
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a medical sterilizer using ethylene oxide include cancer patients in the city of Maywood, as well as residents who’ve lost loved ones. The company denies wrongdoing.
Newsom signs bill to end parental notification policies at schools; opponents say fight is not over
A trailblazing state law prohibiting California school boards from passing resolutions that require teachers and school staff to notify parents if they believe a child is transgender isn’t likely to put an end to this polarizing issue.
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