Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon help defend democracy
On a sweltering Saturday, around 100 people gathered in Culver City for a rally and march to deliver…
Contributor: California’s billionaire tax is imperfect but a necessary step
By Richard McGaheyGuest contributor Sept. 29, 2026 3:01 AM PT In November’s election, California voters will decide on…
Deal allowing Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may not cure Hollywood’s troubles | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
In sheer economic terms, Southern California’s movie and television production industry is not terribly important, generating scarcely 1%…
Contributor: Young people aren’t voting. Sacramento knows how to change that
By Conner HueyGuest contributor Sept. 24, 2026 3:02 AM PT The ballots Californians cast, or fail to cast,…
Newsom hails mail-in voting ruling in California
Newsom hails federal judge’s mail-in voting ruling as a ‘major win for democracy’ in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. —…
‘Sanctuary’ won’t save you | The Soapbox
On July 9, a Berkeley resident was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city’s first…
UC Berkeley is establishing the Nancy Pelosi Institute to address democracy’s challenges
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pointing to a busy retirement next year. She and the University of…
Newsom urges a national ‘billionaires’ tax,’ fights California proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat who is considering a run for president as he approaches the end…
California’s slow vote count is a feature, not a flaw
Donald Trump watched the results come in on election night June 2, and probably liked what he saw.…
‘No taxation without representation’? Someone tell City Council
To the editor: Does it surprise anyone that the Los Angeles City Council is reluctant to dilute its…
California has a top-ranked economy. It’s also one of the nation’s most unequal | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
California’s next governor — most likely former Attorney General Xavier Becerra — will inherit a raft of knotty,…
California has a top-ranked economy. It’s also one of the nation’s most unequal | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
California’s next governor — most likely former Attorney General Xavier Becerra — will inherit a raft of knotty,…