By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer U.S. tech stocks attempted to rebound on Friday, capping a volatile week after the Nasdaq suffered its steepest selloff in 19 months. The Nasdaq Composite Index
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed back against efforts to impeach him in Congress while defending U.S. military operations against Iran as a “historic
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Stephen Miller will become his chief of staff to replace Susie Wiles, who will be moved to another position.
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The general attitude toward fallen leaves has changed a lot over the past few decades. What used to be trash to bag up and put at
Homeowners want to do everything they can to protect their investment, and that includes both renovating a property to reflect recent trends and keeping up with routine maintenance to ensure
Decorations are among the most notable signs that the holiday season has arrived. Stores are decked out in garlands and lights, and a quick drive around one’s neighborhood will reveal
My takeaway on the 2026 midterm election is that this was a major repudiation and rejection of the status quo in general, as well as being specifically directed at the
To Gerald Staack (Letters, Aug. 11) and Michael Jones (Aug. 18) on the definition of “Freedom,” you’re both wrong. Janis Joplin defined “freedom” in her 1971 hit “Me and Bobby
Veteran suicide remains a serious national problem, but recently released data show expanded access to care is helping save lives. According to the September National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report,
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Almost 24,000 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions or charges have been released into communities since Jan. 20, 2025, due to California’s refusal to honor Immigration and
By Jeanne Kuang and Nigel Duara CalMatters Writers Gov. Gavin Newsom is commuting the death sentences of 548 people, clearing the California death row for the first time since the state
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer A selloff in tech stocks pushed the Nasdaq Composite Index into correction territory. The tech-fueled index dropped roughly 1,200 points, or nearly 5%, to about 25,500
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A top Department of Justice official, Harmeet Dhillon, said Thursday she is resigning from her position and that she was asked to wait to step down
No, no, no. Selecting Laurene Weste as No. 1 of 51 most influential people for 2026 was wrong, wrong. Ms. Weste has gotten herself entrenched on the City Council and
Keri Russell deserves an Emmy for her portrayal of Kate Wyler, the American ambassador to the Court of St. James’, and the whole cast of Netflix’s “The Diplomat” deserves one
Simple fact: Smart people and true leaders “act”and ignorant people “react.” You can’t educate some people out of their reactionary ignorance, and politicians and advocacy groups are very aware of
Is former Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s unsuccessful nominee in 2024, running for president again? There are conflicting reports. But here is one historically based, confident prediction: Harris
The most fundamental — and arguably most important — duty of a California governor is managing the state budget. Xavier Becerra, the former attorney general who won the governorship Tuesday,
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for
By Kristen Hwang CalMatters Writer Proposition 40, a high-profile proposal to tax billionaires based on their wealth, appeared headed for defeat Wednesday. Election returns showed Prop. 40 trailing by 56%