Former star of MTV’s ‘The Hills’ announces run for mayor
A well-known former reality TV star has announced he is running for mayor of Los Angeles. According to…
California politicians react to U.S. military action in Venezuela
The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary…
Virtual reality opens doors for older people in South Bay retirement community to build closer connections in real life – The Mercury News
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press LOS GATOS — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil…
Los Angeles’ Judicial Hellhole Ranking Highlights the Urgent Need for Legal Reform | News
I’ve spent more than a decade in the California Assembly, and it has been my honor to serve…
California schools can stop truancy without arresting parents | Guest Commentary | Commentary
Gov. Gavin Newsom and I don’t have much in common politically. He’s the Democratic governor of California; I…
CA Lawmakers Find Money for Pet Projects While Slashing Budget
Despite facing a $12 billion deficit this year, California’s Legislature still managed to spend at least $415 million…
Groups challenge conditions at California migrant detention center
Civil rights groups filed a lawsuit over conditions at the largest immigration detention center in California, as migrant…
Against stigmatization of foreignness, ‘Fiat Lux’ demands defending international students | The Soapbox
It is hard to be a foreign student on a campus that is almost 85% American. “Excuse my…
Senate approves shutdown deal as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief
WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final approval Monday night to a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in…
After Crushing Prop 50 Defeat, California GOP Turns to the Courts | Politics
California Republicans appeared down but not out Wednesday after enduring a resounding defeat on Prop 50, handing Democrats…
Senior politicians discuss the Democratic Party youth movement
Barbara Boxer decided she was done. Entering her 70s, fresh off reelection to the U.S. Senate, she determined…