Newsom counters Trump’s claims about California crime with stats
Gov. Gavin Newsom used his final State of the State address to underscore California’s jaw-dropping crime figures —…
Newsom offers a sunny view of California to combat Trump’s darkness
In a State of the State speech that largely ignored any talk of the big, fat budget black…
Column: Trump’s 626 overseas strikes aren’t ‘America First.’ What’s his real agenda?
Who knew that by “America First,” President Trump meant all of the Americas? In puzzling over that question…
Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups
President Trump on Wednesday withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations…
Trump’s use of the National Guard was ‘innovative’? SCOTUS disagrees
Jan. 7, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Before revealing his political wish list for 2026, contributing…
CIA advised Trump against supporting Venezuela’s democratic opposition
WASHINGTON — A highly confidential CIA assessment produced at the request of the White House warned President Trump of a…
What Trump’s vow to withhold federal child-care funding means in California
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state Democratic leaders accused President Trump of unleashing a political vendetta after he…
Trump admin plans to freeze billions in childcare funding to California
The Trump administration says it’s planning to freeze about $10 billion in federal support for needy families in…
Mixed reactions across San Diego as Venezuelan President Maduro faces US judge
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear before a U.S. judge in New…
Immigrant who survived Altadena’s Eaton fire now faces deportation
There were no stars in the October sky. No moon that 64-year-old Masuma Khan could see from the…
Trump’s threats of intervention jolt allies and foes alike
WASHINGTON — Venezuela risks “a second strike” if its interim government doesn’t acquiesce to U.S. demands. Cuba is “ready to…
U.S. national intelligence director is silent on Venezuela operation
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard had yet to weigh in on the U.S. operation to remove Nicolás…