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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. Unified Board of Education District 4 race: Nick Melvoin vs. Ankur Patel

L.A. Unified Board of Education District 4 race will feature incumbent Nick Melvoin and challenger Ankur Patel. Here is your election guide.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Orange County and the Inland Empire

Two Republican House incumbents, Young Kim and Ken Calvert, share the newly drawn 40th District after redistricting and face an unusually strong Democratic field spanning Orange and Riverside counties.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 1 race: Four challengers take on Eunisses Hernandez

Incumbent Eunisses Hernandez seeks a second term in City Council District 1, facing a quartet of challengers who say her progressive record has failed the neighborhood.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the California Congressional District 26 race: the battle for Julia Brownley's seat

California Congressional District 26 race: Democrats and Republicans will compete for Julia Brownley's seat representing Ventura County's suburbs and agricultural communities.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 13 race: Hugo Soto-Martínez faces three challengers

L.A. City Council District 13 race will feature incumbent Hugo Soto-Martínez and challengers Colter Carlisle, Rich Sarian and Dylan Kendall. Here is your election guide.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. County District 3 supervisor's race: Lindsey Horvath faces three challengers

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath was a West Hollywood city councilmember when she first ran in 2022 in a six-person primary and is now the political veteran in a race that features three newcomers.

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May 1, 2026

Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the next surgeon general.

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May 1, 2026

WATCH: David Muir reports on boys' miracle heart transplants at Texas Children's Hospital

While receiving care at the Houston hospital, three boys awaiting heart transplants became friends. In a remarkable turn, they received matches within 10 days of each other – strengthening their bond.

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May 1, 2026

Trump administration pitches others to join new coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The "Maritime Freedom Construct" would coordinate diplomatic efforts.

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May 1, 2026

Hegseth doubles down on attacking dissenters on Iran war as 'biggest adversary'

Democrats have concerns Trump won't honor the deadline, which falls on Friday.

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May 1, 2026

WATCH: Driverless freight truck makes history

For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas.

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May 1, 2026

Former Fantasy Island amusement park not opening for 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The former Fantasy Island amusement park on Grand Island -- now known as Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World -- will not open for the 2026 summer season, the park announced. "After extensive efforts to prepare for the season and explore every possible path forward, attendance and revenue levels in recent [...]