Trump says he won't let Iran strike L.A. or San Diego: 'Not going to let that happen'Trump told a Texas rally that the U.S. would not allow Iran to strike Los Angeles or San Diego, two days after his remarks on the subject stirred outrage among California leaders.Los Angeles Times17h agoWhole story →Securityiran tensions escalate
Anaheim mayor evaded city's questions about trip to Qatar, according to aide's legal claimA claim filed by Ashleigh Aitken's chief of staff alleges that the mayor refused to provide a letter to an ethics officer or answer questions about her husband's trip to an economic forum in Doha that she also attended last year with expenses paid for by the Qatari embassy.Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityAshleigh Aitken
When is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.Los Angeles Times3d agoWhole story →Securityus iran conflict escalation
Barabak: What's going to happen in the midterm election? Find out here. (Maybe)Two of the country's top political prognosticators see Democrats likely seizing the House and possibly the Senate. The guardrails Republicans were counting on to stem their losses don't seem to be holding.Los Angeles Times4d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritymidterm election forecast
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on MedicarePresident Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, this time in response to Medicare costs, which rose as a consequence of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →EconomyHealthmedicare payment announcement
Ethiopian forces retake airport from Tigrayan fightersEthiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters, local residents say, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last month.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →SecurityBuildtigray conflict escalation
Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin NewsomS 344S 958california environmental exemptions
California Proposition 1 election voter guide: Low-income and veteran housingProp 1 guide: Lawmakers are asking voters to let the state borrow $11.25 billion to build and maintain housing low- and middle-income residents can afford.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecuritycalifornia proposition 1 election
