LAPD sent officers to train in Israel, can’t explain what they learned
Over the last decade, the Los Angeles Police Department sent employees to Israel to train or be trained…
Gavin Newsom’s slick, bumpy, uniquely California story
Let’s get this out of the way: I can’t stop thinking about Gavin Newsom. I have no choice.…
Fans to new Disney CEO: Cut Disneyland’s prices
The man who ran Disney’s parks and cruise lines ascended to be named chief executive of the storied…
California swim could make history
SAN FRANCISCO — Catherine Breed plans to swim the length of California’s Pacific Coast this summer and she has heard…
Mexicans deported from the U.S. return to find hometowns controlled by narcos
Returning home is always weird, whether the trip is dreamed of or dreaded. Depending on how long a…
Berkeley educators press California teachers’ pension fund to divest from weaponry, ICE | Communities
A group of Berkeley educators and retirees traveled to Sacramento on Jan. 29 to advocate for the California…
Race to replace Newsom lacks a front-runner with primary in 4 months
Who’s going to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom? At this point, it’s anyone’s game. The Golden State’s gubernatorial race…
UCSD archaeologist Tom Levy digs for history — and builds cultural bridges
Archeologist Tom Levy with the Iron Age copper factory at Khirbat al-Jariya, Jordan, in the background. (Photo courtesy…
Rent is finally decreasing in Los Angeles, surrounding county. No joke
Perhaps unnoticed among the issues in this state related to housing affordability is the slight reprieve taking place…
Gaza teen’s chances of walking depend on Rafah crossing opening
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — Rimas Abu Lehia was wounded five months ago when Israeli troops opened fire toward…
Peet’s shutdowns sadden coffee fans
SAN FRANCISCO — Do you remember a time before carmel vanilla lattes? Before coffee presses and pour overs? Before grinding…
A remote fire lookout worker fights for his job
Two and a half hours north of Sacramento — halfway from anywhere — an ancient metal and wood…