California’s population increased last year for first time since 2020 – Los Angeles Times

The 40-year-old Idaho man suffered minor injuries after he kicked a bison in the leg, the National Park Service said. He has pleaded not guilty.

Pushing to close the funding lag that drains millions from homeless services  Los Angeles Times

After Homeless Shelter Ban, City In LA County Can No Longer Get Certain Funding, Newsom Says  Patch