Contributor: California needs to think outside the blue box
Perhaps Gov. Gavin Newsom was channeling his inner Republican when he hosted conservative commentator Charlie Kirk for an 81-minute interview on the debut of his…
Trump’s election is a dark night for America’s soul
A convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender is returning to the White House.A candidate who spoke of using the military against political foes and called…
Ysabel Jurado vanquished Kevin de León. Will winning change her?
Ysabel Jurado had every reason to gloat when I caught up with her earlier this week at the Highland Park home she shares with her…
Opinion: If Harris falls, short, blame Democrats and the media on this issue
In this nail-biter of a presidential election, any number of factors will be said to have made the difference. Here’s one that’s certain to be…
Republicans encourage mail-in voting even as Trump disparages it
Although former President Trump has spent years attacking the integrity of early and mail-in voting, his campaign and the Republican National Committee this week launched…
Watch for nonverbal cues to see who wins Biden-Trump debate
After weeks of hype, much spin, great speculation and huge billows of hot air, two men seeking the White House will share a stage for…
Why this Biden-Trump debate could matter more than most
I’ve changed my mind: This week’s presidential debate matters. Before I continue, a quick recap: Last month, I expressed my long-standing view that presidential debates…
Trump found guilty on all counts. How will voters react?
The sometimes-breathless gavel-to-gavel coverage of former President Trump’s trial was no surprise, as a singularly divisive figure sat for more than a month at the…
Column: Expect campus uprisings to cause headaches for Democrats this election
SACRAMENTO — Don’t be surprised if these annoying protests on college campuses turn out bad for Democrats. They usually do. If history is any guide, Republicans…
The Donald Trump Bible proves it: The villain of our tale has returned
Three years ago, I honestly hoped I would never have to write, or even think much, about Donald Trump ever again. Three years ago, the…
Trump the candidate of stability? That’s how many see it
Looking at the election as a contest over stability also highlights the risks Republicans face. To start, there are Trump’s personal liabilities, which will certainly…