Today’s news
L.A. City Council Candidate Stays in Race After Stabbing Report
Jordan Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

Video Appears to Show Ballot Harvesting in California
Concerns raised over potential election fraud as people are paid to sign others' names and addresses on ballots.
Smartmatic Blames Trump's 'Retribution' for Criminal Prosecution
Voting tech firm seeks to dismiss money laundering indictment, citing political pressure from former president
Recent news
Mar. 10, 2026
Smartmatic Seeks to Dismiss Money Laundering Charges Linked to Trump's 'Retribution' After 2020 Loss
Voting tech firm claims prosecution is part of former president's campaign against perceived enemies.
Mar. 10, 2026
Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
Voting technology firm claims case is political retaliation tied to baseless 2020 election claims
Mar. 9, 2026
LA Councilwoman Nithya Raman Launches Mayoral Campaign
Raman vows to tackle city's housing and homelessness crisis if elected
Mar. 7, 2026
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, raising stakes for GOP
Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for Southern California's 48th District
Mar. 7, 2026
California US Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, raising stakes for GOP House control
Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for Southern California's 48th District.
Mar. 6, 2026
California Democratic Party Chair Urges Some Gubernatorial Candidates to Drop Out
Hicks says too many Democrats running could risk a Republican-only general election matchup
Mar. 6, 2026
California Democrats Fail to Thin Crowded Governor's Race
Party chair's call for lagging candidates to exit contest largely ignored ahead of primary
Mar. 6, 2026
California Democrats Struggle to Thin Crowded Governor's Race
Party chair's call for lagging candidates to exit flops as field remains largely unchanged ahead of primary
Mar. 6, 2026
Top California Democrat's call for candidates to exit governor's race falls flat
Party chair's attempt to thin out crowded Democratic field fails, leaving concerns about potential Republican upset
Mar. 5, 2026
California Voters to Decide on Tax Hikes in LA and Bay Area
Measures aim to offset losses in federal health care funding and shore up public transit systems
Mar. 4, 2026
Nightmare Scenario Looms for California Democrats
Democrats could beat themselves with a crowded gubernatorial primary field.
Mar. 4, 2026
Top California Democrat Urges Lagging Governor Candidates to Drop Out
Fears GOP upset in heavily Democratic state if too many Democrats split the primary vote
Mar. 3, 2026
Key Takeaways from NBCLA's Gubernatorial Forum on LGBTQ+ Issues
Seven Democratic candidates shared their proposals for healthcare, education, public safety, and homelessness affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Mar. 2, 2026
Caruso Cites Family, Anger in Politics as Reasons for Dropping Out of LA Mayor Race
The billionaire developer says he will continue to help through the private sector.
Feb. 27, 2026
LA Mayoral Hopeful Spencer Pratt Blasts Newsom as 'Demon from Hell', Criticizes Fire Response
Pratt, a former reality TV star, is running for mayor and slamming the state's leadership over the Palisades wildfire response.
Feb. 27, 2026
LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath Launches Reelection Campaign
Horvath seeks second term representing over 2 million residents in Third District
Feb. 26, 2026
Republican Steve Hilton leads in California governor's race, poll shows
Hilton edges out Democrats Porter and Swalwell, as well as GOP rival Bianco, in new PPIC survey
Feb. 25, 2026
California Democrats Leverage Cardi B Concerts for Campaign Cash
Three state legislators are charging thousands for tickets to the rapper's Sacramento show to raise funds for their reelection bids.
Feb. 25, 2026
Trump Makes Series of Exaggerated and False Claims in 2026 State of the Union Address
President touts economic policies, immigration enforcement, and claims of ending wars, while Democrats criticize on cost of living
Feb. 24, 2026
QAnon-Backed Former Politician Sentenced for Campaign Fraud
Omar Navarro, a perennial GOP congressional candidate in Los Angeles, received 4 years in prison for misusing campaign funds.