Party leaders in Lake County agree cost of living is voters' top concern, and the county clerk says interest could push turnout well above a typical midterm.
Ken Adams · September 4, 2026
A 10.8% error rate for fiscal year 2025 could cost Arizona about $208 million in penalties once new federal cost-sharing rules take effect in fiscal year 2028.
Juan Gonzalez · June 29, 2026
Preliminary state figures show 978 opioid-related overdose deaths among residents in 2025, a nearly 60% drop from the 2022 peak, with officials pointing to changes in the drug supply, a shrinking at-risk population and expanded treatment.
Ishani Kapalli · June 9, 2026
The Swedish-designed electric crossover, now built in South Korea, arrives in the US with 544 horsepower, a range near 300 miles and a base price of $57,990.
Jennifer Paige · April 24, 2026
Three House Democrats have formed a caucus intended to move environmental justice legislation forward, building on a bill that stalled in both chambers in 2023.
Juan Gonzalez · March 27, 2026
California's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.
Amy Swan · September 25, 2026
Deep reductions in foreign aid have shut down disaster-monitoring programs in the Himalayan region and shrunk climate finance just as floods and glacial hazards grow more dangerous.
Jacob Leary · September 23, 2026
In his first major address since moving back to the U.K. last month, the Duke of Sussex argued that AI poses a deeper risk to children than social media because it seeks emotional attachment.
Jacob Leary · September 23, 2026
A proposal reintroduced Sept. 8 by Rep. Mark Takano and Sen. Bernie Sanders would lower the point at which overtime pay begins from 40 hours to 32 over several years, without cutting pay or benefits.
Amy Swan · September 25, 2026
In a game-show-style sit-down, the Democratic candidate for California governor gave a blunt answer on Israel, said he would accept money from Purdue Pharma, and tested out a pickup line.
Mei Ling · September 25, 2026
The Democratic Senate nominee used a packed San Jacinto College auditorium to push an affordability agenda and tie Republican Ken Paxton to wealthy megadonors, as new polls show him ahead.
Kendra Konchanuk · August 10, 2026
Elon Musk testified that OpenAI's leaders are "looting" a charity as his lawsuit against Sam Altman went to trial, with lawyers for both sides trading sharply opposed accounts of the company's origins.
Mei Ling · April 28, 2026
The national average for regular gasoline has topped $4 for the first time in four years, and Philadelphia prices are running above it as the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed.
Aever Bundji · April 3, 2026
A coalition of nonprofits has reached a deal to purchase the six-story landmark at 838 Grant Ave. for $32 million, ending a dispute with its owner that lasted nearly a decade.
Mei Ling · April 2, 2026
Arizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.
Amy Swan · September 13, 2026
Stowers, a second-round pick from Vanderbilt, has been quiet in training camp, but comparisons with other non-first-round tight ends suggest his breakout could be years away.
Aever Bundji · August 27, 2026
Entering his 13th NFL season, Santos has added a little range and flexibility work to his offseason while continuing to hold the Bears' records for field-goal accuracy.
Ken Adams · August 23, 2026
A Seattle philanthropy's grant of more than $500,000 will keep the Schack Art Center's 30-year-old Art Alternatives program running after federal funding was set to expire in September.
Jennifer Paige · July 16, 2026
From a bright pink Valencia Street charity store to a craft-supply warehouse in Bayview, local resale experts name their favorite places to shop and the best finds they have made.
Mei Ling · March 30, 2026
Megan Moroney's debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and Ella Langley's return to the top of the Hot 100 mark the first time women known mainly for country music have led both charts at once.
Juan Gonzalez · March 5, 2026
