Column: Amare Rhodes’ journey from dropout to football star
The photo was taken in the fall of 2019 on a hot afternoon at Reseda High. Dranel Rhodes, a 16-year-old senior receiver, held up his…
Column: Trump’s outlandish Cabinet picks part of a bigger power grab
WASHINGTON — At first glance, President-elect Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees — Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — are…
Column: Voters sent clear message to Newsom, Democrats: We’re fed up
SACRAMENTO — The state Legislature will convene a new two-year session on Dec. 2, and hopefully lawmakers have been reading the messages California voters sent them…
Column: Why goalie Jackson Friedman is a standout sophomore
As part of soccer rules, goalkeepers are required to have a different jersey than their teammates. The color schemes have evolved into a fashion show,…
Column: Ontario Christian will try to end Etiwanda’s title run
Girls basketball in Southern California has become all about Etiwanda High, the two-time defending state champion. Under coach Stan Delus, the Eagles have spent the…
Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
SACRAMENTO — How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats…
Column: America’s last presidential bellwether ends its winning streak
The bellwether rings true no more.For nearly half a century, voters in Clallam County, Wash. — a lush green dot in a far-off corner of…
Column: Harris’ defeat opens a bumpy path to the White House for Newsom
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom got a huge political boost when Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election. Newsom now has a direct path…
Column: Don’t fall into total despair, Harris supporters
I share the pain of those who are deeply disappointed that Americans have chosen, for the second time, an unhinged, misogynistic, racist strongman for president.A…
Column: The case for Kamala Harris for president
WASHINGTON — It’s easy to argue why Americans should vote against Donald Trump. The former president neither understands nor respects the Constitution. He would use the…
Column: Sure, Harris isn’t ideal. But Trump is a disgrace to America
SACRAMENTO — Here’s my take on the painful 2024 presidential race. And I’ll keep it simple.OK, call it simplistic. This absurd election season does lend itself…
Column: How an ‘American Cholo’ went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter
In a North Hollywood podcast studio last week, Gill Tejada and his co-host, Boo Boo, trashed liberal shibboleths, like any good Trumpers.Puberty blockers for teens.…
Column: Listen to Trump’s former aides: He is a danger to democracy
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, broke a long silence and denounced his former boss as…
Column: Garvey had better luck against the Yankees in 1981 than he will in the November election
SACRAMENTO — Steve Garvey vividly remembers the final out of the 1981 World Series when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees. He calls…
Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other
The Republican candidate for president uses crude language at rallies. Vulgarisms on the campaign trail. Off-color remarks in town halls. The media has deployed every…
Column: Presidential battle won’t end election night. Here’s what can go wrong
WASHINGTON — The presidential election is still too close to call, but here are three predictions you can take to the bank:First, we won’t know who…
Column: Bonds on November ballot are worthwhile, but very, very costly
SACRAMENTO — There’s a lot more on the election ballot than Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump, although those two rightfully are drawing extraordinary attention. The race…
Column: I’m also sick of discussing Trump’s madness. But we have to
Donald Trump’s cognitive decline has a soundtrack. It includes the Village People’s “YMCA.,” Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain,” and Elvis Presley’s “An American Trilogy.” Don’t…
Column: Trump hates windmills. That’s a big problem for California
WASHINGTON — For a long time, Donald Trump derided electric vehicles as expensive and impractical. “Nobody wants them,” he charged, even though almost 6 million have…
Column: Torrance has nothing to fear with Jake Silverman on duty
Attached to the back of Jake Silverman’s shoulder pads is a back plate with wording printed in upper case letters, “I FEAR NO MAN.”Every good…