Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believes potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.
government
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots....
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (left) and L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman. (Myung J. Chun (left) and Genaro Molina (right) / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Topline The Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association will host a mayoral forum Thursday night. It's open to the pu...
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It took 58 frantic hours to rescue the 18-month-old who fell into an 8-inch well in her Midland, Texas, backyard.
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Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus....
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WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
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Fake aircraft heiress Mary Carole McDonnell has been named to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward offered for her capture.
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A massive sinkhole opened up Wednesday morning on a residential street in Los Feliz, nearly swallowing a van.
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Take a trip to lower Manhattan, where you can get a taste of the south of France without leaving the Financial District.
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Los Angeles County and U.S. Forest Service firefighters at the Bouquet Fire near Castaic on Oct. 4, 2026. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Topline: The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles County starting 6 a.m. Th...
safety
Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident....
government
Undecideds will decide. But L.A.'s mayoral debate didn't make the choice clear.
government
With Election Day three weeks away, California voters are already receiving ballots in the mail, and state officials are encouraging residents to cast their votes early to avoid potential delays....
