Column: Scary time for California Democrats
SACRAMENTO — The race for California governor couldn’t be much closer. And that’s scary for Democrats. Only the top two…
Column: Some Democratic candidates for California governor need to drop out
SACRAMENTO — Every farmer knows there comes a time to thin the crop to allow the most promising plants to…
The billionaire who wants to be California governor
SACRAMENTO — Tom Steyer must solve this dilemma: How does he convince financially struggling Californians they can trust a billionaire…
Oscar nominees gathered at their customary luncheon on Tuesday to celebrate
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi, at 6 feet 5 easy to spot from across the ballroom, leaned…
Column: Knives are out for California’s golden goose
SACRAMENTO — California may be headed toward killing the billionaire birds that lay the golden eggs needed to nourish this…
Paul Thomas Anderson wins Directors Guild Award for ‘One Battle After Another’
In a widely anticipated outcome that felt like a long-overdue coronation, Paul Thomas Anderson won the top honor…
Column: Minneapolis killings expose government lies, brutality
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and…
Oscar nominations 2026: Full list of nominees
The 98th Academy Award nominations are upon us. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will announce the nominees…
These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Each year restaurants and bars across the country are set abuzz when the James Beard Foundation announces the…
Oscar Nominations 2026: How to watch, who’s nominated, snubs, surprises
6 actors on striking ‘the most difficult balance,’ from fatherhood to the artistic process Have you ever wondered…
Column: New California Senate leader Monique Limón, ‘kind, generous’ and a ‘badass’
SACRAMENTO — People often ask me how things have changed at the state Capitol since I began covering news there…
Newsom overcomes unease, dyslexia to deliver a sterling State of the State address
SACRAMENTO — The most outstanding thing about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address last week was that…