World & Nation
Across the U.S., including in some swing states, new or altered state laws changing how Americans vote, tally ballots and certify the election.
California
A Times investigation of California’s underground puppy resale market “raises serious alarms about the inhumane treatment of pets,” Gov. Newsom’s office said.
Sept. 23, 2024
A suspicious package has been sent to the California secretary of state, as well as election officials in at least 15 other states. No one has been hurt.
Sept. 19, 2024
Trump and the Republican National Committee he controls opted to share get-out-the-vote duties with groups such as America PAC, supported by Elon Musk.
Sept. 22, 2024
Opinion
Sade Elhawary has a clear, progressive vision for California Assembly District 57, which includes downtown and South Los Angeles.
Business
Employers in the state add 6,800 jobs in August, far below its nationwide share. Hiring in film, manufacturing and other key sectors stalls.
Sept. 20, 2024
Malibu and Caltrans and other agencies are being sued by the families of four Pepperdine students killed by a speeding driver as well as an injured fifth student.
Now feels like a good time to re-share our citizens agenda survey.
Huntington Beach, saying parents have a ‘right to know,’ seeks to block a state law shielding teachers from having to disclose students’ gender identity.
Sept. 18, 2024
Politics
Georgia election officials praised by Trump carried a vote to require poll workers to tally the number of ballots by hand.