6+ hour, 11+ min ago   (1764+ words) Why it matters: The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether they’ll be able to vote by mail in this upcoming election. And if so, should they? Read on for the state of play. Ballots are going out in…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (839+ words) Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting. The back-and-forth has some California voters likely wondering whether…...

13+ hour, 47+ min ago   (1702+ words) The context: She said the idea to tour grocery stores was a way to reclaim those spaces, after immigration enforcement left many afraid to go out and do simple tasks like buying groceries. Why now? Now she’s back in L.A....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1709+ words) Why it matters: For dedicated soccer fans, there’s still almost two weeks of matches to go. You’ve got to cheer for somebody as you’re watching, right? Why now: Watch parties and fan fests continue in L.A. and other World…...

3+ day, 7+ min ago   (1739+ words) Other lawsuits pending: The new lawsuit follows a handful of other cases brought by observers arguing First Amendment violations, but it is the most sweeping to date, as it includes incidents from multiple states and seeks national relief. It is…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (522+ words) A closer look at Islamophobia in the U.S.: Texas conservatives have been prominent players in attempts to limit the practice of Islamic traditions. Legal experts say legislative initiatives — like those promoted by the Sharia-Free America Caucus — violate constitutional protections that prohibit…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (310+ words) California regulators ordered Health Net to fix how it’s handling the termination of assisted living services for low-income residents after the insurer’s abrupt decision left patients and providers scrambling. The state’s corrective action plan requires Health Net to extend services…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1116+ words) Robbie Hall has a record of the people she has treated for overdoses at MacArthur Park. Hall, an ambassador with the nonprofit Five Keys, has been doing this work for about four years and is at the park almost every…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1767+ words) What they've said so far: Consultants for the city have described a fence that would be transparent, reversible and designed to blend into the park — in the words, not a dominant feature at the historic park. How the fence would…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1768+ words) "If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000," he said. "It will be called the Trump dividend, congratulations." The money would have to be spent in the U.S., the president said. The context: Trump did not provide details…...