After devastating fires, L.A. made one part of rebuilding easy. There’s much more to do

While few victims of last year’s fires are back in their homes, that’s not unusual following natural disasters; permitting ...

Gavin Newsom joins Trump in blaming big investors for housing crisis

Political foes Newsom and Trump are both targeting corporate landlords this week. Newsom plans to address the issue during ...

He spent 7 weeks in ICE detention. Why his case shows new legal obstacles for immigrants

An immigration judge granted Idris Demirtas' release from detention, but that wasn't enough to reunite him with his wife in ...

Utility blamed for Eaton fire compensated 82 victims two months into program

Southern California Edison received 1,500 applications for its Eaton fire compensation program and only paid out 82 after ...

California’s new Senate leader wants Democrats united. A budget shortfall could divide them

Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón strives for consensus. Managing California’s budget shortfall will put her skills to the test.

Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later

One year after the deadly southern California Eaton and Palisades fires, many survivors report insurance claim problems.
Opinion

Candidate comment: California is too easy on insurers and strangles competition

Here's how strong regulation can hold insurance companies accountable and empower customers, while ample choice and competition prevent price gouging.

This change could deliver billions of more dollars to California schools. Here’s the tradeoff

Switching to a funding system based on school enrollment would remove the incentive to get students to attend every day, a new report finds.
Opinion

Politicians failed LA’s wildfire survivors. Voters must hold them accountable

Most people who lost homes to the LA-area wildfires haven’t broken ground or found new homes. Here's how state and local officials are part of the delay.