Shutdown deal nears passage as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief
The Senate appeared poised to approve a spending package that would reopen the government but would not address healthcare costs.…
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Taking inspiration from Mamdani, democratic socialists look to expand their power in L.A.
Organizers with Democratic Socialists of America hope to add two more seats on the Los Angeles City Council in the…
UC reaches contract agreement with 21,000 employees, averting a strike
The University of California and the union representing healthcare, research and technical employees reached a contract agreement, averting a possible…
Newsom appears onstage at Texas rally to celebrate Prop. 50 victory, take swipes at Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at a rally for Texas' Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall…
Slaying of Mexican mayor sparks national outcry over cartel power
Though the assassinations of other public figures in Mexico have triggered outrage, the recent killing of Carlos Manzo, a mayor…
Arellano: In Chicago, residents mount a community-wide defense against Trump’s deportation machine
Over the past two months, ICE has swept throughout Chicago but has swung its hammer with gusto on Little Village,…
California D.A. retweets 9/11 attack images as he slams Mamdani
San Luis Obispo County Dist. Atty. Dan Dow retweeted a pair of inflammatory posts about New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.…
California steps in as Trump skips global climate summit in Brazil
California aims to build on its reputation as a global climate leader at this year's COP conference in Belém, Brazil.…
Republicans fret as shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel chaos
While less than 3% of flights have currently been grounded, that number could rise to 20% by Thanksgiving week, Transportation…