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Xavier Becerra is asking California voters to believe that the next governor does not need to be the loudest person in the race. He is betting that experience, biography and the promise of the California Dream can still cut through a primary dominated by billionaire spending, voter fatigue and political chaos.

"Very hard to win, because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," Trump said.

Members of the Kumeyaay Nation say federal contractors have used explosives and heavy machinery on Kuuchamaa Mountain, a site considered sacred by Indigenous communities

Cloobeck surrendered May 12 at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood station and was later released after posting $300,000 bail.

Michael Dale died on April 17, 2023. He was found with duct tape over his mouth, a plastic bag over his head, and layers of Saran Wrap and duct tape tightly wrapped around his face and neck.

A website that claimed to serve Chinese American readers has become the center of the federal case that forced Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang to resign and agree to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government.

Jaime Ernesto Álvarez-González, pleaded guilty to one count of impersonating a federal agent and three counts of illegal firearm possession. Prosecutors said Álvarez-González overstayed his tourist visa and lived unlawfully in the United States for decades.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of using taxpayer money to kill clean energy projects after federal officials reached a deal to reimburse two offshore wind developers nearly $900 million if they abandon U.S. leases and redirect money toward fossil fuel infrastructure.

From party loyalty battles to razor-thin margins in Congress, a handful of contests could determine how much power the president holds after November

California election officials are facing pressure from Jewish organizations after an official state voter guide included a governor candidate statement from Don J. Grundmann, a fringe political figure who previously went viral for calling his organization a "totally peaceful racist group" during a 2019 Modesto City Council meeting.

During the April 23 raids, authorities seized four kilograms of fentanyl, 54.4 kilograms of methamphetamine, 0.9 kilogram of heroin, three kilograms of cocaine, 25 firearms and more than $30,000 in cash.

Former California controller Betty Yee has exited the race for governor, dealing another blow to an already fractured Democratic field and intensifying concerns that the party could split its vote in the state's unusual "top-two" primary system.

Eric Swalwell's implosion has done more than end one of California's most closely watched gubernatorial bids. It has scrambled the 2026 governor's race, opened a fight for his supporters, and created fresh anxiety inside the Democratic Party over whether a crowded field could hand Republicans an even bigger opening in the state's top-two primary.

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, abruptly ending a bid that had been gaining traction after a wave of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations triggered a fast-moving political backlash inside the Democratic Party.

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández, 36, remains hospitalized after being struck more than half a dozen times during the incident

Rep. Eric Swalwell is forcefully denying online allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced just weeks before California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, calling the claims flatly false as they spread across social media and begin to collide with an already volatile campaign season.

Two alleged drug smugglers were acquitted in California after Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported the prosecution's key witness to Mexico, a stunning collapse of a federal meth case that critics say shows how the Trump administration's deportation drive can clash with criminal prosecutions

Although getting an H-1B visa has become considerably harder, the move has benefited other sectors. Tech workers, researchers and health care professionals are having a harder time landing visas compared to farm workers.

On March 23, U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins issued a temporary restraining order to facilitate the woman's return. Coggins said her deportation was a "flagrant violation" of her DACA protections and infringed on her due process rights.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the Trump administration's Cuba policy, saying its "quasi blockade," preventing the country from receiving fuel, allowed it to have "different conversations" with its leadership.

According to a sworn statement filed in court and obtained by The Washington Post, Nolan De Long acknowledged his mistakes and attributed them to a "lack of experience" due to a shortened training program.

Two teenagers were sentenced to 25 years in prison in California after being found guilty of being hitmen for the Sinaloa Cartel.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed ABC News over a story claiming that the FBI had warned police stations in California about the possibility that Iran could launch drone strikes from a boat near the West Coast.

The FBI warned California police departments that Iran sought to strike targets in California with attack drones if a war between the countries effectively began, according to a new report

Human smuggling attempts by the sea continue taking place at the western end of the southern border, according to Mexico's consul general in San Diego.

According to a newly released poll, with Newsom out of the picture, Republicans could have a serious shot at winning the election. The survey shows Republican candidate Steve Hilton would come out on top if the state's gubernatorial primary were held today.

Juan Carlos Valencia González, the California-born stepson of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias "El Mencho", has emerged as a leading contender to take control of the organization following his stepfather's killing.

Philosopher and political activist Cornel West criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday for comments made about his low SAT score during his current book tour, claiming they reflect what West described a deeper pattern of racial stereotyping.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it is aware of the problem and continues to implement changes in hopes of better assisting an inmate population that is increasingly struggling with medical and mental health issues.

A national disability services leader told The Latin Times why trust — not capacity — is becoming the real bottleneck for the industry