California can’t shed a history of persistent government corruption | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
Susan Shelley, a columnist at the Orange County Register, recently reminded her readers — and the whole state…
L.A. Mayor Nithya Raman? She’s a lefty with a twist
Councilwoman Nithya Raman’s 11th-hour entrance into the race for Los Angeles mayor infuriated establishment Democrats, thrilled many progressives…
World’s deadliest mushroom causing illnesses, fatalities in California
One of the most poisonous mushrooms is blooming across California. Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap…
Pilots fear an imminent crash. Burbank Airport safety is scrutinized
Those bumpy and rough landings and takeoffs out of Hollywood Burbank Airport are the chatter of legendary social…
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…