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Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS

The Trump administration is pushing the Unites States Postal Service to allow people to send concealable handguns in the mail after the Department of Justice declared a 99-year-old ban on the practice unconstitutional.

Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here's what our columnists say

Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner

The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Service, a person is in custody.

While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic

Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return

The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles

The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.

'No Kings' protesters pack city streets across the nation as crowds lash out against Trump

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters turned out. "This administration doesn't serve us. It serves billionaires," said Kent Miller, who protested in Pasadena.

Legislative leaders say voters should boycott USC governor debate if other candidates aren't included

Democratic legislative leaders on Monday called on voters to boycott USC's upcoming gubernatorial debate if the university does not invite candidates who were excluded from participating.

Gasoline price gouging in California draws a warning

Some gas stations are charging over $7 for gas in California. Not all of that price can be explained, the state warned.

Deported 6-year-old deaf boy could die in Colombia without medical attention, his attorney says

Attorney Nikolas De Bremaeker said deaf 6-year-old boy Joseph Lodano Rodriguez, who was snatched from Northern California and deported to Colombia earlier this month, needs to be returned to the U.S. immediately or he may die.

USC and ABC7 criticized for exclusion of all candidates of color in upcoming gubernatorial debate

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for governor, blasted USC and ABC for hosting a debate that excludes all candidates of color.

A day of history, joy and anxiety in 'Tehrangeles' as a dream seems suddenly possible

Reza Khaleghian, 70, came bursting through the door of Naab Cafe on Saturday morning, phone pressed to his ear, fist held in the air, screaming the news in Farsi at anyone who would listen: "Khamenei is dead!"

Tight California governor's race between five leading candidates

Three Democrats and two Republicans are in a statistical tie in the California governor's race. The top two vote-getters in the June primary will move on to the November general election to lead the state.

Democrats' fear rising that too many candidates in governor's race could lead to a Republican victory

Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican...

Rep. Jim McGovern introduces bill to end "counterproductive" U.S. embargo against Cuba

Massachusetts congressman Jim McGovern has introduced a bill to the House of Representatives calling for an end to the U.S.'s embargo against Cuba. He joins a growing number of politicians looking to terminate the 64-year-old policy.