Sebastian Mack makes his presence felt in UCLA’s win over Idaho State
In case anyone had forgotten about him amid all the newcomers dotting UCLA’s roster, Sebastian Mack provided a reminder with every foray toward the basket…
GOP’s Nick Begich ousts Democrat Mary Peltola from Alaska’s House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska — Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska’s U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim the seat once held by his grandfather.…
New study shows more barriers to voting for Native Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for…
Texas offers Trump land on U.S.-Mexico border for mass deportations
McALLEN, Texas — Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for potential mass deportations under…
Forecast sees $2-billion state deficit, warns of changes under Trump
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reported Wednesday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers could face a relatively small $2-billion budget deficit next year, but warned…
Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why reject state-funded housing?
FRESNO — Dez Martinez greeted the homeless dwellers of Santa Clara Street on a recent October afternoon with open arms and a warm smile. As she…
At least 36 killed in Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra: State media | Israel attacks Lebanon News
At least 36 people have been killed and 50 wounded in an Israeli attack that hit residential buildings in the Syrian city of Palmyra, Syrian…
If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?
After voters across the nation chose President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against buying into the first wave…
Texas proposal would let schools use Bible teachings in lessons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades,…
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected…
Why did California’s minimum-wage boost fail?
Californians, who have historically supported efforts to raise the minimum wage, were not swayed this time around.After two weeks of postelection uncertainty, Proposition 32, the…
Intentionally destroying the climate is not normal
‘’We will talk about global warming. ... And we will act.’’ — presidential candidate George H.W. Bush, 1988“There is a real problem that we as…
Ethnic violence surges again in India’s Manipur state | Religion
NewsFeedGovernment buildings were ransacked and cars set on fire in India’s Manipur state as anti-government protesters defied a curfew to demonstrate against last week’s deadly…
Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires | Climate News
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.Ecuador has declared a 60-day state of…
Transgender care in California could be affected under Trump
When Mars Wright saw that Donald Trump had been elected again as president, the 29-year-old Los Angeles artist and streetwear designer felt relieved he had…
India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur | Conflict News
Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community were recovered on Friday.Police in the northeast Indian state of Manipur…
Editorial: How California can protect the environment from Trump
Of the many ways Donald Trump’s return to the White House promises to upend federal policy, few are more predictable or damaging than the U-turn…
California officials removing ‘squaw’ from state names by Jan. 1
Skuaw Valley Ski Resort, shown on Dec. 23, 2008, is now Palisades Tahoe. In 2025, all 30 geographic formations and locales in California no longer…
California removes slur from state location names
Officials have approved the removal of the derogatory term “squaw” from more than 30 geographic features and place names on California lands, according to an…
North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media | Military News
The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for accelerating the…