California
Indigenous coalition takes fight to rename town of Squaw Valley to federal board
The coalition’s founder said Fresno County leaders have ignored his proposal. He likened the term “squaw” to the “C-word,” aimed specifically at Indigenous women.
Federal jury trials suspended in L.A. amid rapid COVID spread
U.S. courts in L.A. County and six other counties in California halt jury trials for at least three weeks to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez resigns from Legislature to lead California Labor Federation
Gonzalez’s announcement marks a major shift as one of labor’s most formidable allies inside the Legislature steps away to lead the movement statewide.
Politics
Americans increasingly disapprove of Biden administration
Poll numbers indicate that Americans are discontent with Joe Biden’s leadership.
Poway synagogue shooter gets federal life sentence
The sentencing hearing marks the final chapter in the dual state-federal prosecution of John T. Earnest.
Biden administration wants to re-create DACA through new federal rule. What does that mean?
A proposed federal rule could re-create DACA and change how recipients get their work permit.
California woman who knocked out flight attendant’s teeth pleads guilty to federal felony
The altercation began after a flight attendant asked a passenger to fasten her seatbelt, stow her tray table and wear her face mask properly.
Essential California Week in Review: As schools struggle, there’s some upbeat COVID-19 news
As students returned from winter break, California schools fought to stay open. Meanwhile, hospitals reported fewer critically ill COVID patients.
California Politics: The state budget’s mountain of cash
All signs point to an astounding surplus of tax revenues when Gov. Gavin Newsom sends lawmakers his budget on Monday.
Opinion
Op-Ed: Disaster victims shouldn’t have to run a PR campaign to get federal aid
Californians hurt by the Caldor fire have been denied access to FEMA recovery funds, and the nation’s attention has moved on.