Dakota Smith is a Staff Writer at the Los Angeles Times. She covers City Hall and regional politics, with a focus on elections, government, and public policy, while also addressing climate change and environmental issues. Dakota's work has been featured in various publications, including Yahoo News and The Seattle Times, and she was part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news.
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By: By Melody Petersen, Dakota Smith
Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but utilities said didn’t do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento on Tuesday after the Assembly declined to vote on it
By: Dakota Smith, Melody Petersen
Legislation that would have helped California wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn’t do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento on Tuesday after
By: Melody Petersen, Dakota Smith
Legislation that would have helped California wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce
By: Dakota Smith, Melody Petersen
Legislation that would have helped California wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce
Read this exciting story from Los Angeles Times September 02, 2026 issue. California lawmakers advance flurry of bills aimed at social media, AI and data centers.
By: Dakota Smith
Dana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her criminal sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents filed last week in federal court.
By: Dakota Smith
SACRAMENTO, Caif. — Dana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeki Your free access has ended.
By: Dakota Smith
SACRAMENTO, Caif. — Dana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her criminal sentencing date for
By: Dakota Smith
SACRAMENTO, Caif. — Dana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her criminal sentencing date for
