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May 15, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Pleads Guilty to 3 Felonies

Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, appeared in federal court on Thursday.

Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump

The administration has said DACA isn’t a right to stay in the United States “indefinitely.” One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.

Latino Groups Unite to Win Back Hispanic Voters for Democrats in Midterms

Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are joining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats in the wake of rising voting restrictions.

Bernie Sanders Backs Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy

The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator, including a slate of California candidates.

U.C.L.A. Considers New Tactics to Combat Antisemitism

The Trump administration has sued the university, saying it didn’t do enough to protect Jews on campus.

A.I. Chip Maker Soars 68% in Market Debut, as Tech I.P.O.s Ramp Up

Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.

How a Midcentury SoCal Gem Was Rescued

A Hollywood executive couple and an interior designer turned their attention to a 1960s house in the desert.

Can LeBron James Find His Perfect Ending Back Home, With Steph Curry or on Campus?

Could LeBron James end his career playing with his greatest rival?

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