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October 29, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Federal Judge Disqualifies Trump-Backed Prosecutor in Los Angeles

The court ruled that Bill Essayli had been acting “unlawfully” as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles but that he could stay on as the office’s top deputy for now.

Fired by Team Trump, Former U.S. Attorney Joins Team Newsom

Michele Beckwith was ousted by President Trump less than six hours after instructing a top immigration official to abide by the Constitution in his immigration raids.

Can a Start-Up Make Computer Chips Cheaper Than the Industry’s Giants?

Substrate, a San Francisco company, is trying to take on powerhouses like the Dutch company ASML.

California Democrats Jockey for House Seats That Don’t Exist (Yet)

Candidates are already starting campaigns and declaring their intentions for hypothetical seats that voters must first approve in the Nov. 4 election.

A Game 4 loss leaves the Dodgers no choice: As usual, they’ll have to clinch a title on the road

The Dodgers may still celebrate again this postseason, but it'll have to be at Rogers Centre this weekend.

Paramount to Lay Off 2,000 Employees

The job cuts are the result of a merger with Skydance, the Hollywood studio founded by David Ellison.

Los Angeles Soars to 97 Degrees as Santa Ana Winds Raise Fire Risk

Some areas near Los Angeles are under a red flag warning through Wednesday.

Newsom to Redistricting Donors: Stop Giving Me Money

In an unusual show of confidence, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he raised enough cash more than a week before the California redistricting election.

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