JD Vance’s debate performance showed his skill at gaslighting
Oh my gosh! They were just so darn nice to each other.You may have expected nice from Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, Midwestern…
California abortion clinics worry about security amid protests
SACRAMENTO — Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a right to abortion in 2022, providers across California have seen an increase in protests outside their clinics…
California prepares for the first forum of the 2026 governor’s race
Four Democrats vying to become California’s next governor will meet for a candidates forum Sunday at 10 a.m. livestreamed at latimes.com. If you’re tired of…
A battle roils over who can access beaches along the bucolic Russian River
FORESTVILLE, Calif. — Don McEnhill paddled down the Russian River under late-summer skies, smiling at a heron, admiring a lazily moving river turtle, and generally exuding…
Angels’ ninth-inning rally falls short as Astros complete sweep
Ronel Blanco threw six scoreless innings, Jason Heyward had a home run among his three hits and the Houston Astros finished off a three-game sweep…
Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50 as Dodgers defeat Cubs
The Dodgers might want to add another give-away item to the 18 bobblehead dolls and various jerseys, sweatshirts and hats on this year’s promotional calendar:…
Taylor Swift says she’s voting for Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift said on Tuesday night that she’s voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the November presidential election, saying Harris is a “steady-handed,…
Trump, courting Jewish Republicans, predicts extinction for Israel if Harris is elected
LAS VEGAS — Former President Trump painted a dire picture of the effect of a Kamala Harris presidency on the future of Israel and the security…
Oakland, Berkeley allow 16, 17-year-olds to vote for school board
Some older Bay Area teenagers will have a chance to make their voices heard this election — albeit in limited fashion. While still barred from…
Walker Buehler struggles as Dodgers lose to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks both won games before the Dodgers took the field against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, yet…
State audit probes whether Angels should lose Angel Stadium lease
What if — and this is a very big if — the Angels found themselves without a place to play beyond this season?The state auditor…
Trump turned politics into reality TV. Now Harris is the show to watch
Never has the GOP been more unified, and Donald Trump deserves all the credit. The issue uniting pundits, editorial boards, virtually all Republican politicians, GOP…
Republicans’ ‘Tampon Tim’ joke about Walz is already backfiring
Before Tuesday, vice presidential contender Tim Walz was hardly a household name. Now that the Minnesota governor has been the subject of round-the-clock news interviews…
By picking Tim Walz as running mate, Harris shows how she aims to win
On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will be in the Detroit area for a joint campaign rally…
Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA over new media rights deal
Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit Friday against the NBA over the new media rights deal that cuts out the league’s longtime TV partner Turner…
Recasting Kamala Harris gets ugly: ‘Sharp mind’ or ‘dumb as a rock’?
As Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket this week, a clear narrative surfaced from her supporters.“I’ve known Kamala Harris…
After Hollywood and bestseller lists, she now fights global antisemitism
WASHINGTON — Deborah Lipstadt says she’s working in a growth industry, one that is booming. And that is not a good thing.Already well-known as an acclaimed…
Meet Kamala Harris’ choices for potential vice presidential candidates
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper (Hannah Schoenbaum / Associated Press) Cooper became governor in 2017 after a long career in politics in a state…
You may not know the name, but Bill Baird is ‘father’ of birth control
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Bill Baird has been called many things: butcher, murderer, pied piper of sex, unholy deviant. It’s hard to imagine the 92-year-old man on…
Angels take $2.75-million settlement from Anaheim over stadium deal
The Angels and the city of Anaheim agreed Monday to settle a two-year-old dispute, providing the team with $2.75 million in financial relief while granting…