Politics
Here’s how the California primary works
California has a top-two primary and the Los Angeles primary is non-partisan.
Mayoral candidates reflect on track record, opponents and unlikely allies after Los Angeles Valley College forum
Adam Miller, Rae Huang and Karen Bass spoke with Annenberg Media after a mayoral forum hosted by the Greater San Fernando Chamber of Commerce on May 20.
Election Day is on June 2. Here’s where to vote near USC
Election Day is on June 2. Here is a guide to finding the closest voting center or ballot box near campus.
Mayoral candidates share visions and respond to criticisms at Los Angeles Valley College forum
Mayoral candidates shared their visions and responded to criticisms at a forum hosted by the Greater San Fernando Chamber of Commerce on May 20 in Valley Glen at Los Angeles Valley College.
Supporters canvass for low polling mayoral candidate
Despite polling at 3% in a recent poll, volunteers gathered in Playa Del Rey on May 16 to canvass the neighborhood for Reverend Rae Huang.
Tom Steyer’s billionaire status looms over gubernatorial campaign ahead of June 2 election
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer rallied supporters at East Los Angeles College Wednesday with content creator Carlos Eduardo Espina and State Senator Caroline Menjivar.
New polling suggests Republicans could miss general election in California governor, LA mayor races
Xavier Becerra, Steven Hilton and Tom Steyer are in a statistical three-way tie, according to a poll released May 13 by Emerson College.
Nithya Raman accuses Mayor Karen Bass of putting LA ‘up for sale to big tech’
City Councilmember Nithya Raman held a press conference on May 11 in Palms where she accused Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of putting LA "up for sale to big tech."
L.A. mayoral hopeful says Karen Bass failed in all aspects of the Palisades Fire
Mayoral candidate Adam Miller, a Democrat, pitched himself as the only moderate in the race in an interview with Annenberg Media.
Gubernatorial California candidates debate housing, health care and homelessness
The contentious debate sparked contrast among candidates from mental health intervention to combat homelessness and California's rising living costs.
Community members weigh implications of California billionaire tax proposal
The measure is heading to the November ballot after receiving more than 1.5 million signatures of support.
West Hollywood seeks to recognize polyamorous relationships
The city updated its municipal code in March to protect multi-parent families and relationships involving more than two people, though the ordinance may be limited.
FBI director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic, alleging defamation
The lawsuit seeks $250 million in damages following the article’s allegations of excessive drinking and misconduct by citing anonymous sources.
Trump criticizes Pope Leo in series of social media posts
USC community members weighed the religious implications of the president’s disdainful remarks.
Mayoral primary race shows conflicting voting polls between two Democratic candidates
Incumbent LA Mayor Karen Bass is behind in a recent poll, showing Nithya Raman having nearly double the voter support.