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 Times2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare 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 Times2d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray 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 Times4d 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 Times5d agoWhole story →BuildGovernmentcalifornia proposition 1 election
Sen. Tim Scott touts federal film tax credit as a blue-collar jobs billSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said a federal film tax credit would boost blue-collar jobs and help shape America's perception aboard by including different voices and locations.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomyTim Scottfilm tax credit legislation
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the 'Housing First' approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new lawThe California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente’s medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system favors Kaiser.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia medical arbitration law
California forces companies to reveal the ingredients in your baby's diaperGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring companies to disclose all intentionally added ingredients in diapers, giving parents more transparency on products their babies depend on.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →HealthCommerceGavin Newsomcalifornia diaper ingredient law signing
Newsom signs bill banning tee-time brokers at public golf coursesGov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning third-party brokers from listing and selling tee time reservations at publicly owned golf courses.Los Angeles Times8d agoWhole story →CommerceGavin Newsomcalifornia golf course bill signing