Why being from California is no longer a presidential asset
Nearly 40 years have passed since a Californian was president. Several have pursued the White House in the…
Hilton’s ‘immigrant’ attack on Becerra is despicable. But here’s where we agree
SACRAMENTO — Over the last week, gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has created the exact kind of media kerfuffle he loves…
Column: Voter ID ballot measure fixes a problem that doesn’t exist
SACRAMENTO — What’s so wrong about requiring every Californian to show a government ID before they’re allowed to vote? That’s…
Column: Three ballot measures on housing, medical research but only one no-brainer
SACRAMENTO — Three state bond measures are on California’s November ballot. You probably haven’t paid much attention to them. So…
California Gov. Newsom a focus of Nevada’s gubernatorial race
There are many states in America where a governor shares the ticket with his or her running mate.…
Column: California provides tax breaks to Hollywood. Why not struggling news outlets?
SACRAMENTO — President Trump and the Republican Congress have unintentionally provided California state government with the financial means to subsidize…
Will ‘Coxon Day’ save us from AI destruction?
SACRAMENTO — If artificial intelligence doesn’t destroy humanity and there are actually future generations that look back, Sept. 8, 2026,…
Column: Wildfire bill flameout sad for California
SACRAMENTO — It was unprecedented and stunning: California’s governor and top two legislative leaders negotiated a compromise on a…
Prop. 39 would turn Trump conspiracy into California law.
SACRAMENTO — Today we’re talking about California’s Proposition 39, a bid to turn Trump’s election conspiracy fantasies into California law,…
Tariff war with Canada is hurting California’s wine industry
It’s hard to hate on Canada. It’s like cursing a cotton ball, or raging about tapioca. The friendliest…
Column: Californians sour on Newsom’s push to ban gas-powered cars
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon leave office without gaining the support of fellow Californians for his most…
California kids still struggle in our schools. Will this change help?
SACRAMENTO — Recent news about literacy, education and general smarts in California and across the country has been somewhat distressing.…