3 incredible L.A. hikes to fill the void left by burned L.A. trails
Some people stay up late binging a TV show. I recently found myself awake long past midnight zooming in and out of maps, tagging every…
Justice Department probes five California universities for DEI admission policies
US Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC Monday. Bondi announced Thursday that the Justice Department opened…
DOJ is investigating LASD for possible 2nd Amendment violations
The federal Department of Justice says it has launched an investigation into whether the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is violating people’s gun rights with excessive…
‘Hate speech is everywhere on X.’ California Assembly Democrats leave platform en masse
At the urging of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), most of the Democrats in the California Assembly are leaving the social media platform of billionaire…
Californians pay too much for electricity. Here are three bold solutions
Politicians love to chase easy answers. Alas, when it comes to California’s rising electric rates, there aren’t any.If limiting rate increases were simple, elected officials…
How California legislators aim to sweeten film tax credits for Hollywood
California legislators are proposing to increase its film tax credit to cover up to 35% of qualified expenditures for movies and TV series shot in…
California in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers — led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United — filed claims with the state against Uber and…
Democrats target California GOP Congress members in effort to retake House
Four California Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are on the target list of a liberal Democratic group preparing for the 2026 election, another…
Columnists debate Gavin Newsom’s controversial podcast
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom has a new political podcast, in case you hadn’t heard, and he’s not the only one who’s talking.California’s gallivanting governor has made national…
Speaking truth to Trump on climate change
The 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or…
Trump wants to rein in federal judges. California Republican is on it
WASHINGTON — As court orders against his administration mount, President Trump has ramped up his attacks on federal judges in recent days, railing against their authority and…
From the Archives: Issa’s rags-to-riches tale has some ugly chapters
Editor’s note: This article was originally written and published in 1998. It is being republished after Issa’s retirement announcement. To hear Darrell Issa and his…
California to issue emergency COVID workplace safety rules
WASHINGTON — California is on track to issue emergency rules aimed at curbing workplace spread of COVID-19 — offering a chance at relief to essential workers, who…
Trump judge offers gun-toting YouTube dissent in California gun case
A Trump-appointed appellate court judge who disagreed with a decision by his colleagues to uphold California’s ban on large-capacity ammunition magazines responded in a highly…
Point Reyes’ historic dairies ousted over environmental concerns
POINT REYES STATION, Calif. — With fog-kissed streets featuring a buttery bakery, an eclectic bookstore and markets peddling artisanal cheeses crafted from the milk of lovingly coddled…
Key points people need to understand about Trump’s Education Department closure
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a long-anticipated action that will affect how billions of dollars…
9th Circuit upholds California ban on large-capacity ammo magazines
California has the authority to ban large-capacity ammunition magazines, a federal appellate court ruled Thursday, reversing a previous decision that found the state law unconstitutional…
3 hikes near L.A. where you can frolic in the snow
Last week, I stared out the window at the mountains like a little kid, watching the rain come down. I knew at higher elevations the…
Will California save Tesla? – Los Angeles Times
Hello and happy Thursday. The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which I’ll say again is not a real government entity, is continuing its…
“I wish you’d be angry.” California Democrats face voter fury over Trump, Elon Musk
About 20 minutes into a town hall in El Monte this week, Melissa Morgan of San Dimas picked up the microphone to address her congressman,…