Richard Alatorre, pioneering Eastside politician, dies at 81
It was a meeting of two of the most powerful men in Los Angeles — and there was no way Richard Alatorre would lose.Police Chief…
Schwarzenegger credits Times columnist for his political career
SACRAMENTO — Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger credits Los Angeles Times columnist George Skelton for his decision to run for California governor in the historic 2003 election…
SFO international terminal to be renamed after the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein
San Francisco International Airport’s governing body announced Tuesday that it will rename its international terminal after the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer in California…
George Skelton celebrates 50 years of covering California politics and government
SACRAMENTO — Fifty years ago this month I excitedly walked into the Los Angeles Times as a newly hired state Capitol reporter. Never would I have…
George Skelton’s long view on California politics
Fifty years ago this week, the Los Angeles Times hired a young political reporter named George Skelton. He had made his mark covering the state…