Jay Kopelman

The cost of living surged 5% last month, according to the Department of Labor. That’s the highest inflation rate we’ve seen in more than a decade.

A lifeguard tower honoring LGBTQ-plus pride was unveiled in Long Beach this afternoon.

KCRW’s Press Play asked audience members to share one habit they’ve picked up in the past year that they hope to keep.

California will roll out a statewide electronic vaccine verification program, which Gov. Gavin Newsom does not call a passport.

Jobs numbers are up but a recovery still looks rocky as we emerge from the pandemic.

After 15 months of the pandemic, the Golden State is no longer requiring capacity limits, masks, or social distancing in most places.

In late September 2020, then-President Trump ordered an end to racial sensitivity training for federal employees, though later President Biden reversed that order.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law today declaring June 19, commonly referred to as Juneteenth , a federal holiday.

Santa Monica has a reputation as a paradise for lefties. But the city isn’t exactly welcoming to Latinos.