Can you stay politically engaged without sacrificing mental health?
It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning.“I still think about the election all the…
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…
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…
Michelle Steel vs. Derek Tran: O.C. district is closest House race
An Orange County congressional race that has become the closest in the country currently has such a slim margin of victory that it feels more…
Column: Voters sent clear message to Newsom, Democrats: We’re fed up
SACRAMENTO — The state Legislature will convene a new two-year session on Dec. 2, and hopefully lawmakers have been reading the messages California voters sent them…
Why a liberal prison reform passed in Nevada and failed in California
A progressive prison reform that was on the ballot in California and Nevada this month met drastically different outcomes after the votes were counted: In…
Calmes: Democrats, learn the lessons and move on
After months of obsessing over the presidential contest, it was jarring last week to tune in to the annual Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National…
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert reelected in Riverside County, beating Rollins
Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving Republican member of California’s congressional delegation, will return to the U.S. House of Representatives next year after defeating Democrat Will…
Harris would have a lead in the California governor’s race, poll finds
If Vice President Kamala Harris were to run for governor in California in 2026, she would have a major advantage over the crowded field of…
L.A. County faces its most important reform in decades
Supporters of Measure G declared victory this week, eking out a win with roughly 51% support. While the Los Angeles County charter changes didn’t get…
In California’s close House races, campaigns work to ensure every ballot counts
The election is over, and no more ballots can be cast. But campaigns in tight congressional races across California are scrambling to make sure their…
How could voters choose Trump and AOC? Pay attention, Democrats
Could self-flagellating Democrats and their gleeful critics please calm down for one stinkin’ minute?Before remaking an entire party based on one election loss — albeit…
Decisive election waits for California’s results. What’s the hold-up?
It’s been nearly a week since election day, and California is still counting ballots, imposing an agonizing wait on a nation wondering who will lead…
Santa Ana rejects measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
In the days leading up to last week’s election, signs posted around Santa Ana showed a community divided over whether residents who are not citizens…
‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory
The so-called “five little queens” will have to make some room.The backers of a ballot measure to expand the L.A. County Board of Supervisors claimed…
Whitesides captures L.A. County congressional seat in a major victory for Democrats
Democrat George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff and a first-time candidate, will represent northern Los Angeles County in Congress next year after defeating…
Trump breaks GOP losing streak in nation’s largest majority-Arab city
DEARBORN, Mich. — Faced with two choices she didn’t like, Suehaila Amen chose neither.Instead, the longtime Democrat from the Arab American stronghold of Dearborn, Mich., backed…
Editorial: L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption
Two years after the leaked audio scandal rocked Los Angeles City Hall, voters finally had their say in this election. And speak they did.Voters overwhelmingly…
Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
SACRAMENTO — How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats…
Voters continued to take back abortion rights in this election
Ever since the Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, the people have been taking it back state by state.Before last…