Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Los Angeles Times - Nov 5, 2026

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

Read full article

More News

This is where a SoCal railway is about to fall into the sea. What is being done to save it

Nov 6, 2026

This is where a SoCal railway is about to fall into the sea. What is being done to save it

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along the coast

Nov 5, 2026

Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along the coast

A weekend heat wave and Santa Ana winds will bring red flag warnings to mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

Nov 5, 2026

Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

As mayor, Nithya Raman will need to be bolder than ever, because that's what L.A. needs. Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for over a century.

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman set to be next mayor of Los Angeles

Nov 5, 2026

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman set to be next mayor of Los Angeles

Nithya Raman's upstart campaign marked a generational shift at City Hall as voters followed the lead of New York, where democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was elected last year.

Gavin Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in California to life

Nov 5, 2026

Gavin Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in California to life

There are 548 people on death row in California. Newsom’s decision announced Thursday comes as he prepares to leave office after eight years.

Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman

Nov 5, 2026

Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman

From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.

How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall

Nov 5, 2026

How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall

Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief. She's also planning to be a hands-on manager, using data to assess the city's effectiveness.

Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor

Nov 5, 2026

Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor

Bass conceded her loss in a phone call to Raman on Thursday. 'While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,' Bass said.

Carney says Canada is ‘confident,’ focus not changing after U.S. midterms

Nov 5, 2026

Carney says Canada is ‘confident,’ focus not changing after U.S. midterms

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his priority remains on putting Canadians first as trade talks resume with the United States.

Trump administration held deportation talks with Iran during war: documents

Nov 5, 2026

Trump administration held deportation talks with Iran during war: documents

Deportations of Iranians back to their home country are historically rare, owing to the lack of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran and the possibility of persecution.

1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter crashes into bay near Miami

Nov 5, 2026

1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter crashes into bay near Miami

During a news conference, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said that the two survivors were taken to a nearby trauma centre in critical but stable condition.

AI stock sell-off sends Wall Street reeling and erases midterm rally gains

Nov 5, 2026

AI stock sell-off sends Wall Street reeling and erases midterm rally gains

Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than erasing all its gains from the day before.

Recommended

The Next Daily

The Next Daily is the new generation of online publication, serving you the most recent discoveries made in science and technology on a daily basis. At The Next Daily, we believe in the power of consistent and reliable reporting to inspire and move mankind forward.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Next Daily. All Rights Reserved.