Why MAGA’s temporary love of San Francisco should be permanent
It is perhaps a sign of our nonsensical political times that the silliest of theatrics can reveal the most serious of truths. Just look at…
Calmes: Will that special counsel report light a fire under Biden?
Sure, special counsel Robert Hur absolved President Biden of any criminality in retaining classified documents after his vice presidency. But was the Republican lawyer nonetheless…
Column: Biden’s and Trump’s memories are failing. But who’s more dangerous?
WASHINGTON — In a career that spans more than half a century, President Biden has long been known all too well for mangling words, names and…
Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses essentially unopposed
LAS VEGAS — Former President Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, a contest in which he was the only major candidate to compete. Former U.N.…
San Francisco Mayor London Breed backs GOP initiative to stiffen penalties for retail theft
SAN FRANCISCO — Democratic Mayors London Breed of San Francisco and Matt Mahan of San Jose have endorsed a tough-on-crime ballot measure effort to reform Proposition…
Trump’s Nevada allies ensured Haley loss to ‘none of these’
LAS VEGAS — Even without Donald Trump on Nevada’s Republican ballot, Nikki Haley was denied her first victory. The indignity of a distant second-place finish behind…
The ‘none of these candidates’ option wins Nevada GOP primary, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley
LAS VEGAS — The “none of these candidates” option has won in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was…
Why are Nevada Republicans voting twice this week?
Republicans in Nevada, unlike in most other states, get to vote twice in the presidential nominating process — in a primary and in caucuses. Here’s…
LAUSD District 5 school board primary election voter guide
Age: 51 Occupation: Community Schools coordinator at McAlister High School, in charge of organizing student and family services and participation. Political party: Democratic Party Experience:…
LAUSD District 1 school board primary election voter guide
Age: 56 Occupation: Janitorial worker for the City of Los Angeles Political party: Democratic Party Experience: A founding member of Reclaim Our Schools L.A., a…
Oregon court: Lawmakers who walked out can’t seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Supreme Court said Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion,…
California Senate District 25 primary election voter guide
Republican Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, Crescenta Valley Town Council member Ahlers is the only Republican in this race. She has received endorsements from the California Republican…
Opinion: Biden’s got a good-news deficit. What will turn it around?
If President Biden’s reelection hinged on the state of the economy, he’d be a good bet, or at least a better one. Instead, it’s voters’…
How do you mend a broken heart?
My talented colleague Todd Martens spent much of the past year living — and reporting — this story on the science of heartbreak, how it…
It’s over, and other takeaways from Donald Trump’s victory over Nikki Haley in New Hampshire primary
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump won the first Republican primary Tuesday in New Hampshire over his closest competitor, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, according to…
Democrats work to highlight differences in Senate debate
When you agree 90% or more of the time with your political opponents, how do you differentiate yourself? That was the challenge facing three Democrats…
Atkins is prepared to lead California but faces a tough race
SACRAMENTO — Californians could do worse than elect veteran state Senate leader Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Not that they should necessarily.…
Opinion: Ron DeSantis found his groove way too late
There was a moment when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seemed like the Republican Party’s best bet to move on from Donald Trump. That moment —…