Melody Gutierrez
Los Angeles Times
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Mexico joins effort to locate retired boxers owed California pensions
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
California to step up efforts to find boxers owed pensions following Times report
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
California created a pension for boxers but says it struggled to find them. So we did
The California State Athletic Commission struggled for years to contact boxers who were eligible for pension money. We found some in minutes. → Read More
Do you qualify for a California boxers’ pension? Here is what you need to know
California owes benefits to about 200 boxers through the California Professional Boxers’ Pension Fund. How to claim a California boxers' pension. → Read More
He helped other boxers apply for their pensions. His own is out of reach
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, Democratic strategist and force in California politics, dies
Michael Berman, who shaped California politics for generations as the mastermind of Los Angeles’ vaunted “Berman-Waxman Political Machine,” died Friday. → Read More
Cold weather alert issued for parts of L.A., but Christmas will be warm and dry
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
A free Christmas tree? California forest offering tree permits for the first time
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 Assembly elects new leader after showdown over speaker post
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
Californians vote to protect abortion rights with Prop. 1
Voters weigh in on Proposition 1, the statewide ballot measure that would add a right to abortion to the California Constitution. → Read More
Novice Republican or Democrat embroiled in controversy? Voters to pick next insurance commissioner
A novice Republican and a scandal plagued Democrat face off to be the state's next insurance commissioner. → Read More
California raises wage replacement for new parents, sick workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to raise payments made to workers taking paid family leave in California. → Read More
Newsom signs 13 abortion protection and reproductive health bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills aimed at strengthening California’s already robust abortion-rights protections. → Read More
Proposition 1 lets voters decide on California abortion law
Proposition 1 would amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights. → Read More
California's dead will have new burial option: Human composting
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
Newsom signs bill to rescue pools closed by lifeguard shortage
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
California Politics: A sleeper bill on Newsom's desk to keep an eye on
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
Bills aimed at creating California abortion sanctuary headed to Newsom
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
Bill to allow minors to be vaccinated without parental consent is withdrawn
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
Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory
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