The 119th Congress: How closely does your state’s delegation match its constituency?
When the new Congress convenes Friday, there will be fewer people of color in the delegation than in recent years.The 119th Congress will have 136…
Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress
DOVER, Del. — It was her last day in session as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her tiny office at the state…
12 road trips to California's weird and wonderful festivals, one for every month of the year
Honk if you love road trips. Here are a dozen to check out this year, including the Cotati Accordion Festival, the Riverside County Fair and…
The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Andrés Soto: This time, Ohio State left no…
Ohio State upends College Football Playoff in stunning Rose Bowl win
This time, Ohio State left no doubt.The No. 8 seed Buckeyes, with their one-point October loss to No. 1 seed Oregon still on their minds,…
Dan Lanning takes blame for Oregon’s Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State
Jan. 1, 2025 8:23 PM PT In an instant, Oregon’s dream of a perfect season vanished. Throughout the lead up to the Rose Bowl, Oregon…
California state senators passed a single-payer healthcare bill, but it’s going nowhere fast
Reporting from Sacramento — Don’t delude yourself that legislation to create a California universal healthcare system passed the state Senate last week. All that passed was…
Texas avoids upset, beats Arizona State in Peach Bowl thriller
ATLANTA — Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Cam…
New Rulers of Syria and the Challenges of Building a State
What happened in Syria cannot be summarized as the fall of the ruling regime and the rise of another, due to Syria’s importance in the…
Ohio State vs. Oregon: 3 things to watch in the Rose Bowl
This year’s Rose Bowl managed to be a bridge of sorts between the past and future of college football. It’s a classic matchup of two…
November border crossings lowest seen in Biden administration
Unlawful border crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped to a four-year low, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with 46,610 people stopped between…
Imperial County’s Trump support tells a damning truth
Since the conclusion of the election, much of the media have painted Imperial Valley as having dramatically shifted its politics. With President-elect Donald Trump jumping…
Jimmy Carter tried to fix the planet. The oil industry fought back
In the renewable energy arena, Jimmy Carter is perhaps best known for having solar panels installed on the roof of the White House — panels…
Trump rails at the ‘deep state’ and ‘the swamp.’ Here’s the difference
Donald Trump has promised to do many things once he reoccupies the White House. Among the most famous, and most desired by his biggest fans,…
Trinidad and Tobago announces state of emergency to combat gang violence | Gun Violence News
The Caribbean republic of Trinidad and Tobago has announced a state of emergency in response to a spike in gang violence over the weekend. The…
State issues new rule to help fix California’s troubled home insurance market
The state released another regulation Monday aimed at easing California’s home insurance crisis that will allow insurers to charge homeowners higher premiums to protect themselves…
Advocates say Newsom’s plan doesn’t do enough to protect immigrants from Trump
WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has drafted a conceptual plan to help undocumented immigrants under threat of deportation after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But…
Chip Kelly finds satisfaction at Ohio State he couldn’t get at UCLA
As Ohio State packs its bags for the trip to Pasadena to play Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl, offensive…
Leopardstown Christmas Festival: Brighterdaysahead outclasses State Man
Brighterdaysahead earned a thumping 30-length victory over last season's Champion Hurdle winner State Man in landing the Neville Hotels Hurdle on the final day of…
UCLA lands former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar
UCLA has landed its likely successor to quarterback Ethan Garbers.His name is Joey Aguilar, and he’s put up prolific numbers the last two seasons at…