Newsom is lucky because the state treasury keeps overflowing with tax revenue. There’s ample money to spend freely and still save.

A man operating a motorcycle in Santa Ana died after losing control and slamming into a pole Sunday, Jan. 12. A witness to the single-vehicle crash on the 1000 block of East First Street, between Standard and Grand Avenues, called 911 to notify authorities at about 11a.m., Santa Ana Police Commander Andrew Alvarez said. Officers…

A car struck and killed Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Det. Amber Leist on Sunday in the Valley Village area after she helped an elderly woman cross the street, authorities said.

The 24-year-old man who died after his motorcycle and an SUV collided in Fountain Valley last week was identified by officials Sunday as a Mission Viejo resident. Marco Bejarano succumbed to his injuries at around noon on Jan. 6, shortly after the crash near Bushard Street and Talbert Avenue, according to the Orange County coroner’s…

BEVERLY HILLS — New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman was arrested on suspicion of vandalism in Beverly Hills on Saturday night after he jumped onto a vehicle, causing some damage, police said. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. in the 200 block of North Beverly Drive, said Beverly Hills Police Lt. Elisabeth Albanese. Police…

BEVERLY HILLS — Police closed off streets and stores were locked down Saturday night as police spent about three hours searching before arresting an armed robbery suspect, authorities said. The robbery occurred about 5:35 p.m. in the 300 block of North Canon Drive, between Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, said Beverly Hills police Sgt. T….

Verity Health has asked a bankruptcy court for permission to close its doors, and while no date has been given, staff are packing up.

Incumbent John Lee and challenger Loraine Lundquist square off in a San Fernando Valley council race.

The U.S. Postal Service launched a new stamp for the Year of the Rat, unveiling the new design at the Lunar New Year Festival in Monterey Park.

Cat Packer seemed to personify L.A.’s progressive vision for cannabis. Then there were problems, an uproar from cannabis applicants and activists.