Politics
A cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, was a controversial part of Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul.
Sept. 18, 2024
California
Kids in California struggle with more cavities than kids in most states, despite Medi-Cal efforts to fix dental care administrative hurdles and focus on prevention.
Sept. 17, 2024
Huntington Beach, saying parents have a ‘right to know,’ seeks to block a state law shielding teachers from having to disclose students’ gender identity.
Hollywood Inc.
USC’s School of Cinematic Arts hosted a cohort of African filmmakers this summer as part of a State Department program for film diplomacy.
Sports
The Pac-12 has officially added Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State to rebuild the depleted conference.
Sept. 12, 2024
California state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) was sued Thursday by her former chief of staff for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation for rejecting her unwanted sexual advances. Through her attorney, Alvarado-Gil has denied the claims.
Sept. 8, 2024
Climate & Environment
California has now conserved 25.2% of its lands and 16.2% of its coastal waters with a little more than five years left to conserve 30% of each, officials say.
Sept. 9, 2024
World & Nation
The U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions on Russian state media, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand in hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
Sept. 14, 2024
A state judge says North Dakota’s constitution creates a fundamental right to access abortion, writing, ‘The law as currently drafted takes away a woman’s liberty.’
Sept. 10, 2024