This week in Indie Basement: the 30 best records of 2025 from January to June, with a focus on classic indie / alternative.

After a monthslong process, California's budget nears the finish line, which contains a $321.1 billion spending plan, according to state documents. The budget comes amid what lawmakers say as ...

Trump axed a California rule requiring all new cars sold by 2035 to be electric or plug-in hybrids. Getty Images Trump also announced plans to prohibit the construction of new windmills.

Nation & World News California senator forcefully removed from news conference on immigration raids and handcuffed Published: Jun. 12, 2025, 5:38 p.m.

Reversing California’s emissions power grab is essential to RV, automotive and engine manufacturing industries in the state of Indiana and across America.

Brian Wilson Wrote the California Dream, but He Didn’t Live It An artist nearly synonymous with Los Angeles made his name crafting songs playing up his home state’s beachy vibes.

Amid Southern California immigration sweeps and protests, faithful come together in prayer At a peaceful vigil in downtown Los Angeles, interfaith community leaders came together for prayer ...

Education Dept. considering cuts for California universities while making ‘progress’ with Harvard and Columbia, McMahon says ...

California gov describes Trump's deployment of National Guard as 'the acts of a dictator' By calling in the National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles, Trump is 'inciting and provoking ...

Today, California sued the president, calling the National Guard order unconstitutional and immoral. Trump has said he is open to arresting Newsom. Last night, the governor responded.

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s deployment of the National ...

California must brace for a historic period of distress as a president wages a war against his biggest state. Los Angeles needs help, not troops.