The Equal Protection Project filed a civil rights complaint alleging California universities discriminate against American-born students through DACA programs.

A California environmental board approved a state plan outlining strategies to safely reduce hazardous waste — despite sharp criticism from environmental groups who say several proposals could invite deregulation.

In their annual economic forecast, Anil Puri and Mira Farka noted that three-quarters of Californians expect tough times ahead.

Dr. Eric Cordes and his wife were shot to death at their California home on Sunday. Police believe it was a targeted attack. A suicide and burned car may also be linked to the murders.

Last month, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles announced plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants. The licenses were canceled, the DMV said, because they were set to expire after the time the migrants were legally allowed to remain in the U.S.

Colin Fan, an adviser with international investment group SoftBank, is being sued by NetJets for failing to pay monthly and flight related fees.

RVR in Venice nabbed Esquire's ultimate honor for 2025. The Japanese-California izakaya is led by Travis Lett, who was the founding chef of the seminal nearby Abbot Kinney restaurant Gjelina for years, a spot that (17 years after its opening) is still considered to be one of the best restaurants in LA.

The winter solstice is on Sunday, Dec. 21, in the Northern Hemisphere and it occurs at 7:03 a.m. PT, according to the Griffith Observatory. The winter solstice marks the start of winter and the shortest day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight, according to the Smithsonian Science Education Center.