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Abortion rights demonstrators gather outside the US Supreme Court
Southland elected leaders today blasted the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal abortion protections of Roe v. Wade.
Abortion-rights protesters participate in the "Bans Off Our Bodies" reproductive rights rally at Los Angeles City Hall on May 14, 2022.
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California. They include the politics, more legislation, a possible influx of out-of-state patients and changes for health care providers.
The City of Huntington Park sign in front of City Hall hosts a welcome message for residents passing by.
Un análisis de los registros públicos de 2018 y 2020 confirmó que varias empresas contratadas por la ciudad de Huntington Park donaron obsequios y contribuciones de campaña a los miembros del consejo durante ese tiempo. La investigación plantea dudas sobre si los miembros del consejo realmente buscan los mejores intereses del público al crear políticas y tomar decisiones.
Jockeys race through the Del Mar Race Track in California.
There’s a good chance that two initiatives to legalize sports betting will appear on the November ballot. If both pass, they might both go into effect or the result could be decided in court, depending on which one gets more yes votes.
Packs of menthol cigarettes are displayed in a smoke shop in Los Angeles, California.
After unanimous approval from the Los Angeles City Council on June 1, Mayor Garcetti signs a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco in the city, with an exception for hookah lounges meeting certain conditions.
A sealed ballot and voter guide for the June 7 California Primary Election
The deadline to vote in the California primary elections is Tuesday, June 7th. This list of Voting Frequently Asked Questions was originally published by CalMatters.
Democrat Jay Chen speaks with prospective voters at the 62nd Garden Grove Strawberry Festival while canvassing ahead of the Tuesday primary for the new 45th Congressional District on May 29, 2022.
In California’s June primary, two battleground U.S. House races in Orange County could come down to a runoff between Asian American candidates. Both parties are invested heavily in outreach to the community, a signal of the ascent of Asian American voting power in California.
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California’s first-in-the-nation task force to identify reparations said business loans, housing grants, tuition, wage and job protections could provide redress for African Americans.
WEE1 Tactical claims their JR-15 .22 caliber long rifle is 20% smaller than a traditional AR-15.
A proposed California law that is part of a larger package of gun control bills would allow the attorney general to sue gun manufacturers over marketing practices.
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Southern California leaders respond to the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Law enforcement officers speak together outside of Robb Elementary School following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.
As news broke of a deadly school shooting in Texas, California lawmakers advance bills to toughen gun control.
The California State Capitol stands with dollar bills raining from the sky.
Independent expenditure committees funded by special interest groups are spending millions of dollars to make their picks in the California primary. In some races, they are clearly supporting or opposing candidates. In others, the strategy is more complicated.
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