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At least a quarter of the 200 boxers currently owed pensions in California had a last known address in Mexico. Now, California is partnering with Mexico to find them. → Read More
The California State Athletic Commission, which administers a 40-year-old pension plan for boxers, said it will step up efforts to find fighters with unclaimed money. → Read More
The California State Athletic Commission struggled for years to contact boxers who were eligible for pension money. We found some in minutes. → Read More
California owes benefits to about 200 boxers through the California Professional Boxers’ Pension Fund. How to claim a California boxers' pension. → Read More
Alex Ramos started a foundation to help struggling boxers after retiring. But he has been unable to tap a California pension program to assist with his own needs. → Read More
Michael Berman, who shaped California politics for generations as the mastermind of Los Angeles’ vaunted “Berman-Waxman Political Machine,” died Friday. → Read More
With wind-chill temperatures expected to fall below 32 degrees, Los Angeles public health officials issued a cold weather alert to warn residents to bundle up, check on loved ones and bring pets inside. → Read More
Stanislaus National Forest's free permits aren't just Christmas gifts for the public, but will also thin the ranks of smaller trees that fuel fires. → Read More
California Democrats voted in a new leader in the state Assembly on Thursday, naming San Benito County Assemblyman Robert Rivas. He will take over June 30. → Read More
Voters weigh in on Proposition 1, the statewide ballot measure that would add a right to abortion to the California Constitution. → Read More
A novice Republican and a scandal plagued Democrat face off to be the state's next insurance commissioner. → Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to raise payments made to workers taking paid family leave in California. → Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s already robust abortion-rights protections. → Read More
Proposition 1 would amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights. → Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom will decide the fate of Assembly Bill 351, which would legalize an alternative burial method known as human composting. The bill by Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens) had failed in 2020 and 2021 in the Legislature before passing this year. → Read More
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1672 to allow ocean lifeguards, who undergo highly rigorous training, to work at public pools during off-seasons. → Read More
Supporters — and even opponents — say Assembly Bill 2236 will affect Californians who value their eyesight. So why are you just hearing about it? → Read More
After declaring that California will be a safe haven for those seeking an abortion, lawmakers sent the last of 15 bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom, two of which were already signed into law. → Read More
The bill would have allowed children 15 and older to be vaccinated, including against COVID-19, without a parent’s consent or knowledge. → Read More
Eight in 10 California voters say abortion is an important issue when voting this year, while 71% say they plan to vote Yes on Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the state Constitution. → Read More