Iowa’s Republican caucuses tonight will show the strength of Trump’s grip on the GOP
Des Moines — Barring an immense polling error, former President Trump will win Monday night’s Iowa caucuses. But the results will offer clues about whether Trump…
California-bashing is a constant on Iowa campaign trail
DES MOINES — Despite the Iowa caucuses taking place 1,700 miles away from California — and the temperature being much colder here — the Golden State,…
Poll: California could be Trump’s ace in nomination fight; he’s way ahead
No matter the results of the Iowa caucus on Monday night, new polling suggests that Republicans vying for the presidential nomination face the equivalent of…
Small state Iowa has outsize role in picking the president
ANKENY, Iowa — In sub-zero temperatures, Iowans will gather Monday in churches, high school gyms and community centers to select the GOP presidential candidate they want…
Column: Iowa caucuses’ odd history of political spectacle
When Iowa’s brave and hardy Republicans venture Monday night into the arctic cold to cast the first presidential ballots of 2024, Richard Bender will be…
California bill paves way for psychedelic therapy
SACRAMENTO — The movement to legalize psychedelics in California appears to be entering a new phase, with a focus on incremental steps to permit the drugs…
Will growth in electric cars degrade California roads?
California drivers already rumble across some of the worst pavement in the nation, but the poor condition of the state’s roads and highways could get…
NBA round-up: Golden State Warriors beat Chicago Bulls 140-131
Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. The Warriors had lost…
Oregon Supreme Court keeps Trump on primary ballot
SALEM, Oregon — Oregon’s Supreme Court on Friday kept former President Trump on the state’s primary ballot, declining to wade into the legal chaos over whether…
Newsom suggests ways to crack down on property crime without dismantling Proposition 47
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom said he can relate to business owners and other residents angered by smash-and-grab thefts from California stores. One of the wine…
Poll: Californians take different views of Israel-Hamas war
Three months of war between Israel and Hamas have sharply split Californians, with stark divisions between the state’s older and younger voters, a new statewide…
Blinken says path to a Palestinian state can stabilise region, isolate Iran | Israel War on Gaza News
Top US diplomat stresses the need for a path to Palesitnian statehood as he ends latest visit to the Middle East. Offering Palestinians a path…
This California family found a political haven in Iowa
The Barbies lived in California, of course. On summer days, as Sara O’Neil pranced her dolls along the muddy stream that ran through her family’s…
Newsom may declare a budget emergency this year
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s cool demeanor during his annual budget presentation Wednesday in Sacramento belied a significant fact: California’s budget shortfall is so significant — and…
Column: Newsom’s budget plan reflects his rosy view of the economy
SACRAMENTO — How do you cut a colossal $68-billion state budget deficit nearly in half? Easy. With a pencil. You simply erase the “68” and write…
Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs
Investments geared toward combating climate change and transitioning away from fossil fuels are among the items on the chopping block as California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
USC falls apart at end and loses to Washington State
Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag…
Chris Christie is dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
WINDHAM, N.H. — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he’s ending his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, which he…
How Newsom plans to fix California’s projected $37.9-billion deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asked California lawmakers to dip into the state’s rainy-day reserves and signaled his desire to potentially delay a minimum wage…
How to watch the debate before Iowa caucuses
It’s the final showdown before the first election event of the season. Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron…