Gavin Newsom’s Gun Stunt Is Inspired—and Doomed to Fail Gavin Newsom’s Gun Stunt Is Inspired—and Doomed to Fail
There is little chance the conservatives on the Supreme Court will let California treat gun manufacturers the way it’s letting Texas treat pregnant people.
Dec 14, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Systemic Sadism at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Systemic Sadism at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
As the trial begins today of one officer accused of beating a man to death for the “crime” of driving his own car, a new PBS documentary flips the script on a department lionized b...
Dec 10, 2021 / Tom Gogola
Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media
With California’s electoral districts being redrawn, the Trumpist congressman is beating a hasty retreat.
Dec 10, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The Drought That May Never End The Drought That May Never End
This is the American West in the early days of climate change.
Dec 3, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
An LA Councilman Tried to Help the Homeless. Now He May Lose His Job. An LA Councilman Tried to Help the Homeless. Now He May Lose His Job.
Mike Bonin faces a recall vote after supporting Venice Beach’s unhoused residents with sustained outreach and new housing.
Nov 19, 2021 / Piper French
West Hollywood Just Won the Highest Minimum Wage in the Country West Hollywood Just Won the Highest Minimum Wage in the Country
The ordinance could—and should—serve as a template for wage protections and working conditions for low-wage workers across the country.
Nov 12, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
While Democrats Flounder, Los Angeles Looks Ahead While Democrats Flounder, Los Angeles Looks Ahead
The city’s new UBI program shows an ambition and ingenuity sorely lacking in today’s politics.
Nov 5, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Rain Falls on California, but Water Is Still Scarce Rain Falls on California, but Water Is Still Scarce
Many communities are still vulnerable to drought, and one strong rainstorm won’t be enough to restore water to the many residents whose wells have run dry.
Oct 29, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
The LA Olympics Are Being Planned Behind Closed Doors The LA Olympics Are Being Planned Behind Closed Doors
The city council is making arrangements for the 2028 games without public transparency or accountability.
Oct 15, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
How a State Bank Could Challenge Payday Lenders How a State Bank Could Challenge Payday Lenders
California may establish federally insured banking system to serve the more than 7 percent of its residents who don’t have bank accounts.
Oct 8, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky