Two recalls in Oakland show frustration about crime ‘boiling over’
OAKLAND — When Sheng Thao was sworn in as mayor of Oakland in January of 2023, a raft of feel-good stories followed, often featuring beaming portraits…
California Prop. 6 seeks to ban slavery. Isn’t it already illegal?
Gathered on a sunny morning in Los Angeles on Wednesday, a coalition of criminal justice reform advocates urged voters to pass Proposition 6 and finally…
How does the electoral college work?
After all the ballots in this year’s presidential contest are cast, the count will begin to be reported. But in the United States’ unusual election…
Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed
DES MOINES — Four voters and a Latino civil rights group sued Iowa’s top election official, alleging he infringed upon their rights when he directed election…
Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Republicans wasted no time in appealing a Pennsylvania court decision that would relax the rules for mail ballots, asking the state Supreme Court…
Judge orders Elon Musk to appear in Pa. court over $1 million voter prizes
A Philadelphia judge has ordered billionaire Elon Musk to appear at an emergency court hearing on Thursday to address his political action committee's $1 million…
Supreme Court rules Virginia can purge 1,600 individuals from voter rolls
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, D.C. on June 26, 2024. The Supreme Court said Virginia could continue its voter purge on Wednesday.…
Supreme Court allows Virginia GOP to stop alleged noncitizens from voting
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled for Virginia Republicans, clearing the way for an election-eve purge of about 1,600 registered voters who were…
Column: How an ‘American Cholo’ went from Hillary Clinton fan to Trump voter
In a North Hollywood podcast studio last week, Gill Tejada and his co-host, Boo Boo, trashed liberal shibboleths, like any good Trumpers.Puberty blockers for teens.…
Kamala Harris to deliver closing argument at site of Trump Jan. 6 rally
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to deliver what advisors are calling a closing message Tuesday night, a week before election day, speaking from the…
Opinion: Voters with a ‘party over reality’ bias may help decide election
Donald Trump’s outrageous claims about immigrants, election fraud and more seem absurd to many of us, especially on the left — outright fabrications that no…
Gavin Newsom reflects on year of arrests made for retail theft, car burglaries a week ahead of election
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday touted the results of a yearlong crackdown on retail theft across the state, an announcement that aligns with his strong…
Trump’s Madison Square Garden lineup tells voters all they need to know
There’s a colloquialism often said in the Black community when trying to decide whether to attend a social gathering: “Who all over there?” Opinion Columnist…
RNC urges Supreme Court to block counting Pennsylvania mail ballots with errors
WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee on Monday urged the Supreme Court to block Pennsylvania election officials from counting the votes of those who failed to…
Californians head to Nevada and Arizona to knock on doors for Harris
PHOENIX — Laura Banuet, a former cashier at LAX, was incensed by the Supreme Court’s decision to end federal protection of abortion access.Recalling women, including a…
Column: Listen to Trump’s former aides: He is a danger to democracy
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, broke a long silence and denounced his former boss as…
Trump denigrates Detroit in a suburb of Michigan’s largest city
NOVI, Mich. — Donald Trump further denigrated Detroit while appealing for votes Saturday in a suburb of the largest city in swing state Michigan.“I think Detroit…
GOP leaders slam Harris for calling Trump a fascist
Two key GOP leaders — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — made a pitch for civility on Friday, accusing Vice…
Why L.A.’s progressive ‘godfather’ is struggling to remain D.A.
It’s a Saturday morning in late September, and Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s voice is hoarse as he struggles to film a TikTok…
Why Elon Musk will probably get away with his dodgy voter lottery
Elon Musk’s voter registration lottery scheme is too cute by half and probably illegal. It also illustrates why violations of election law often go unpunished.Musk…