Tag: Los Angeles Times

Taking inspiration from Mamdani, democratic socialists look to expand their power in L.A.

The revelers who packed Tuesday's election night party in L.A.'s Highland Park neighborhood were roughly 2,500 miles from…

Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris rally Californians to vote on Prop. 50

Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris and a slew of other national and California Democrats on…

Why you’re having a hard time getting a matcha latte around L.A.

The matcha drinks at Kin Bakeshop are so popular that some customers wait hours for their fix.The little…

These Toys R Us stores are making a comeback in California

Ahead of the holiday shopping rush, the once-dominant toy retailer Toys R Us is opening several new flagship…

Amazon looks to hire 30,000 seasonal workers in California ahead of holiday shopping frenzy

With holiday shopping madness around the corner, Amazon is beefing up its staffing, and announced plans this week…

California’s incoming wintry storm: What to expect

A wintry storm could dump significant rain and snow on portions of California, bringing damaging winds and flash…

‘Winter-like storm’ could hit Southern California late Monday through Wednesday

A "winter-like" storm will sweep across Southern California late Monday into Wednesday, bringing the chance of "significant" rainfall,…

La Niña is back. It could mean another dangerously dry winter for Southern California

After months of slight temperature shifts in the Pacific Ocean, La Niña has officially returned — the climate…

Katie Porter gains backing of powerful Democratic women’s group in 2026 governor’s race

Former Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine received the endorsement of a prominent Democratic women's group on Monday that…

Democratic candidates for governor focus on affordability and healthcare at labor forum

Six Democrats running for governor next year focused on housing affordability, the cost of living and healthcare cuts…

Four takeaways from California’s first gubernatorial debate since Kamala Harris said she wasn’t running

In a darkened airport hotel ballroom room, a bevy of California Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from the…

Demonstrators in beach communities protest Trump, call for support of Prop. 50

Hundreds of people gathered across Southern California beaches on Saturday for a “Hold the Line” demonstration, a movement…