Newsom called it a ‘gimmick.’ Now he’s using the trick to lower California’s massive deficit
SACRAMENTO — With a windfall of cash five years ago, Gov. Newsom said he was doing away with a state budget “gimmick” one of his predecessors…
Newsom, lawmakers detail first California budget cuts of $17 billion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and leaders of the state Senate and Assembly announced an agreement Thursday to cut $17 billion from the state budget in…
The secret June 2023 agreement: ArcelorMittal grabbed all of Solway, Mekinel and SRG assets in Liberia
OSI uncovers the secret agreement signed in June 2023, which grants ArcelorMittal exclusive control of Liberian iron ore and transfers Solway Mining's concession in Liberia…
Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June | Freedom of the Press News
Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’. A Russian court has extended the pre-trial detention of…
Corruption “feels like a betrayal.” What motivates U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada to go after the bad guys
In mid-January, U.S. Attorney E. Martin Estrada stood in front of a bouquet of microphones with a phalanx of prosecutors behind him. Their somber faces…
Hinduja human trafficking trial set for June as family’s arguments rejected
The trial of four members of the billionaire Hinduja family charged with human trafficking over the mistreatment of their domestic staff will proceed in June…
Megan Fox confirms engagement’s off, lists plastic surgeries
Megan Fox is pulling back the curtain on two hot-and-cold relationships that have fueled gossip about her in recent years: the first, with rapper Machine…
India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4 | India Election 2024 News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term in the marathon six-week vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise. India will hold a…
Savannah Chrisley says ‘Masked Singer’ gig was for parents
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley says her “Masked Singer” debut was about anything but her musical skills. The 26-year-old podcast host, best known for USA…
Haley Pullos blames other driver for Pasadena wrong-way crash
Former “General Hospital” star Haley Pullos turned the tables on a Los Angeles County resident suing her over a wrong-way crash in Pasadena. The 25-year-old…
Column: Stop the nonsense. Moving up the California primary was a dumb idea. Push it back
SACRAMENTO — California’s early primary election needs to change. March 5 is too late to influence presidential races — and way too soon for non-presidential contests.…
Conor McGregor: Irishman’s UFC return not set for June, says Dana White
UFC president Dana White has denied a date has been set for Conor McGregor's return to the UFC after the Irishman announced he would fight…
California should close its budget deficit by closing prisons
Facing a state budget deficit of at least $38 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom should be rethinking his expensive commitment to the state’s traditional system of…
Reliever Robert Stephenson signs three-year deal with the Angels
The Angels have frustrated fans this winter with their inability to make a big splash through free agency or trade, but their signing of veteran…