California
Philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott distributed $640 million this week to more than 350 community groups nationwide, 76 of which serve Californians. Each nonprofit received $1 million or $2 million.
March 20, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
Hollywood celebrities, including “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill, director J.J. Abrams and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher sign a letter urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AI safety bill SB 1047.
Gov. Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. It requires California school districts to draft policies restricting or banning student cellphone use.
Sept. 23, 2024
Television
Actor Mackenzie Phillips and director Rob Reiner spoke to The Times about working with the prolific TV producer Norman Lear, who helped nurture their careers at an early age and provided guidance and support as they got older.
Dec. 8, 2023
Democrat Lisa Middleton is running to become California’s first transgender lawmaker against Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, the first Republican Latina state senator
Sept. 6, 2024
Supporters of Kamala Harris and former staffers from her days as San Francisco district attorney watched her presidential debate against Trump at parties in her hometown.
Sept. 11, 2024
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill that would have extended home mortgage aid to undocumented immigrants in California.
A new poll shows that California voters overwhelming support Proposition 36, sponsored by the California District Attorney’s Assn. The November ballot measure would increase punishment for theft and hard drug offenses and impose required treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.
Sept. 18, 2024
Food
Something about small restaurants occupies a particular place in a cityscape, especially in sprawling Los Angeles. Stir Crazy on Melrose feels like a respite from the world.
Sept. 19, 2024