Though the vote tally isn't final, Lee's lead was commanding enough Friday that the San Francisco Chronicle called the race, declaring Barbara Lee to be Oakland's next mayor.

As ACLU attempts to remove more Venezuelan detainees, government lawyers say the administration reserves the right to have removal flights Saturday.

The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life.

Even in liberal-leaning California, undocumented immigrants who have worked here for decades are making plans to leave, choosing to depart on their own terms rather than risk being forced out with nothing.

The Camp Pendleton-based Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division identified the two deceased servicemen who died in a convoy accident Tuesday in New Mexico as Riverside native Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Fresno resident Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino.

Three congressmen on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the genetic testing company 23andMe on Thursday, asking the company questions about its data privacy policies.

The colossal squid, the world's largest squid species, was caught on video for the first time swimming in its natural habitat, according to California's Schmidt Ocean Institute.

A protracted trade war could trigger a global recession and shift the balance of power in ways that fundamentally undermine U.S. standing in the world.

Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council member, had gained momentum in recent weeks.

The U.S. technically makes it easy for many international travelers to visit for short periods of time. Now tourists are landing in Kafka-esque trouble at the border

Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski are among those slamming Blue Origin for its totally necessary 11-minute flight Monday, which had an all-female celebrity crew.

Winning the Masters means choosing the menu for the next year's champions dinner. What will Rory McIlroy, the first champ from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, want?

Democrats have four options for a comeback. The best one for now: the Ostrich Maneuver

Immigration agents sought access to students at two Los Angeles elementary schools last week and were denied access. House Democrats demand answers.

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for decades, has died, his son said Sunday.

Rawayana, a band of Venezuelan migrs criticized by dictator Nicols Maduro, won a Grammy and will play Coachella.

The justices gave a partial win to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a Salvadoran prison because of what the government called an 'administrative error.'

L.A. schools Supt. Alberto Carvalho said the agents said they were there to check on the wellbeing of five undocumented students, and that the agents lied when they told school officials that their families had authorized the contact.

China's film arm said Thursday it would "moderately reduce the number of American films imported" into the country. The country was once a vital market for U.S. blockbusters.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris doesn't plan on making a decision about entering the race until the end of the summer.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon pushed back against DEI efforts meant to close achievement gaps, calling them a form of discrimination.

Residents of southwestern Syria say they fear the prospect of an all-out war between Israel and Syria's new authorities.

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman says he will allow prosecutors in his office to consider pursuing the death penalty, a punishment his predecessor did not use.

The California Community Foundation survey portrays a populace that values the contributions of immigrants, regardless of legal status, and believes the state should provide essential services to support their well-being.

West Sacramento officials say they had no role in the A's messy breakup with Oakland. But they take pride in being the A's rebound city, even for three seasons.