Why Pope Leo XIV’s Lebanon visit matters amid Israeli bombardment
BEIRUT  — When Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East this week, he comes to a conflict-weary region struggling…
I don’t live in a fire-prone area. Why should I pay for those who do?
Nov. 27, 2025 5 AM PT To the editor: I choose not to live in a high-fire-risk area,…
California sees revenue uptick, but not enough to erase its chronic budget deficit | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
In the four months since the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a new state budget, revenues –…
This Arizona town is an unexpected magnet for Californians. Here’s why
In 1968, inventor Robert McCulloch purchased the decommissioned London Bridge for $2.4 million and began to move it…
4 California wolves were eliminated, but there’s a new pack in town
California wildlife officials have confirmed there’s a new wolf pack in the northern part of the state, as…
Could Fresno County start losing population?
What’s at stake? New people coming to Fresno is the key for how policy makers write the region’s…
California’s chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last state budget | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
It seems like just yesterday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators enacted a state budget that papered…
California Forever submits annexation, development plan to Suisun City
THIS IS AN EXPANSION PLAN IS SPELLED OUT IN A MORE THAN 250 PAGE DOCUMENT. INSIDE RENDERINGS. GIVE…