I don’t know anything about Jack Teoli beyond the facts that he lives in Newhall, is a “Democratic constituent,” and passionately supported Proposition 50 (letters, Dec. 3) — that and
Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that you might not need for
By Khari Johnson CalMatters Writer Tech companies that create large, advanced artificial intelligence models will soon have to share more information about how the models can impact society and give their employees ways
By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under
By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday released the text of a $1.2 trillion three-bill spending package that would fund several federal departments and agencies until Sept. 30. The package of
By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a “very good” telephone call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in which the escalating political standoff around Greenland
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Department of Justice will pursue charges against individuals involved in a protest inside a church Sunday in St. Paul, Minnesota, a DOJ official said, adding that former CNN journalist
Happy New Year, readers! I hope you had a wonderful celebration over the holiday, and enjoyed moments of peace, joy and love with family, pets, or really whatever your style
Like most Americans, I was appalled to learn about the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Her actions were not a capital
My husband and I separately read the (Jan. 15) commentary by Richard Harding regarding the death of Dr. Martin Luther King and were impressed both by the thoughts and quality
After repeatedly explaining my understanding of President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, I decided to share it here. This is not about whether Hernández was
From CalMatters Most of the hundreds of new California laws that are set to take effect on the first day of the new year won’t change your life. They’re adjustments to existing laws and directions
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said on Sunday that it estimates at least 3,919 people have been killed during the recent protests in Iran, adding that 8,949 additional deaths
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The White House announced on Friday the names of members appointed to the Gaza Board of Peace, which President Donald Trump created as part of phase two of
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer More than half of U.S. states are rejecting recent changes made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to its child vaccine schedule. Twenty-seven states
News release Southern California’s first responders are swapping sirens for sleeves — and inviting the community to join them in a lifesaving mission: The 20th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive is
The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year,
By David Hegg When we ask the question of what distinguishes mankind from the rest of creation, one of the more precise answers usually included is the presence and activity
When Republicans voted to cut Medicaid from able-bodied people and to eliminate fraud, the Democrats howled, “You’re taking away health care.” It was never-ending screaming and it continues to this
The academic in me has always been fascinated by the judicial system. A co-equal branch of government, independent and crafted to be the safeguard against the potential tyranny of unchecked