Julia Meltzer

Joe Mathews says that focusing on the state budget, when it appears in good shape, obscures California’s systemic failures.

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Central America this week. She told would-be migrants in Guatemala “do not come” (to the U.S.), which drew criticism from progressive democrats.

All of California is officially facing drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor . And much of the state is in extreme or severe drought after the dry winter.

"I do think we're going a little fast. There's still about 35% of the adult population that is not vaccinated, and that, of course, includes all children under the age of 12.

Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the grand jury empaneled to consider indictments for or related to former President Trump, and more.

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.

Last year, California passed legislation that requires the Office of the State Attorney General to investigate all police shootings that result in the death of an unarmed civilian.

A gunman in San Jose killed nine people and then himself at a light rail yard on Wednesday.

Last month, LA saw its first major fire of what’s expected to be a devastating season.