California
Most California lawmakers never buck their party. These few do
In California’s Legislature, voting against your party is exceedingly rare, but there are a few mavericks who do it anyway.
1h ago · via CalMatters
California reading scores are up, thanks to literacy investments. Can the state do more?
In 2023 California allocated $500 million in grants for schools to hire literacy coaches and take other steps to boost reading skills.
2h ago · via CalMatters
California courts must address the racial bias in death penalty sentencing
In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that a suit by public defenders to confront apparent racial bias in death penalty sentencing coul
2h ago · via CalMatters
Heat wave to hit SoCal just as waves from Tropical Storm Elida slam beaches
Southern California will face a double threat this week of a dangerous heat wave and, along the coast, hazardous high waves.
4h ago · via LA Times — California
Want cheaper car insurance? You might get it under a bill that allows insurers to track your driving habits
A proposed state law would allow insurers to track the habits of California drivers to get the cheapest insurance.
4h ago · via LA Times — Business
California
See all →Most California lawmakers never buck their party. These few do
In California’s Legislature, voting against your party is exceedingly rare, but there are a few mavericks who do it anyway.
1h ago · via CalMatters
California reading scores are up, thanks to literacy investments. Can the state do more?
In 2023 California allocated $500 million in grants for schools to hire literacy coaches and take other steps to boost reading skills.
2h ago · via CalMatters
California courts must address the racial bias in death penalty sentencing
In May, the California Supreme Court ruled that a suit by public defenders to confront apparent racial bias in death penalty sentencing coul
2h ago · via CalMatters
Business
See all →Want cheaper car insurance? You might get it under a bill that allows insurers to track your driving habits
A proposed state law would allow insurers to track the habits of California drivers to get the cheapest insurance.
4h ago · via LA Times — Business
'The Odyssey' is Christopher Nolan's biggest-ever global opening with $264.1-million debut
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" opened to a big domestic haul of $124.5 million this weekend, providing a needed boost to the summer box o
20h ago · via LA Times — Business
Why e-commerce pitches are creeping into TV news
As ratings and ad revenue shrink, selling products inside of programming is becoming increasingly common.
1d ago · via LA Times — Business