One of the men who could replace ‘El Mencho’ is from Southern California
GUADALAJARA — The notorious drug kingpin was sick, his kidneys failing. To ensure smooth management of his multibillion-dollar cartel while…
California Democrats unite against Trump, differ on vision for state’s future
SAN FRANCISCO — While united against a common political enemy in the White House, the California Democratic Party remains deeply…
Mexican army kills ‘El Mencho,’ Mexico’s most-wanted drug kingpin
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have killed one of the world’s most wanted drug-traffickers, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as…
Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory
SAN FRANCISCO — Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing…
Jordan Stolz misses podium in final Milan-Cortina Olympics event
MILAN — The spectacular Olympics of American Jordan Stolz ended on a bit of a down note Saturday, whereas his…
Column: The slur ‘woke’ highlights what Trump fears most
The most prestigious board ever put together. That is how the president of the United States, a man…
New presidents announced at Columbia, USC and more
Hired Loren J. Blanchard – California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach selected Loren Blanchard…
Trump and Colombia’s Petro, ideological opposites, meet at White House
President Trump recently called Colombia’s leader, Gustavo Petro, a “sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it…
California Democrats help lead fight vs. Trump immigration crackdown
California Democrats have assumed leading roles in their party’s counter-offensive to the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown —…
News Analysis: A playbook emerges to counter Trump as ‘middle powers’ unite
NUUK, Greenland — The notion that Denmark alone, or Europe together, could defend Greenland against an American force had become…
Fifth person arrested in murders connected to cult-like Inland Empire group
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Tennessee this week in connection with the killing of a missing member…
Israel objects to U.S. announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
NAHARIYA, Israel — Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in…