Letters to the Editor

Marcos Montoya | What About the General Plan?

I am writing in response to your recent article on the proposed development of the Smiser property. While the coverage was informative, it failed to address a critical point: The

Letters to the Editor

Robert Monroe | Wiley Canyon Project Non-Compliant

Your recent article on the Wiley Canyon Project by Tom Clark of Royal Clark Development quoted city Community Development Director Jason Crawford as saying the California Housing Accountability Act limits

Byron York

Byron York | Why Fight So Long Only to Cave?

The government shutdown lasted 40 days before Senate Democrats abandoned the filibuster that closed offices, left workers without paychecks, threatened supplemental food benefits for millions, saw the beginning of a

Letters to the Editor

Roger Ickes | This Is Protecting Democracy?

Your article of Nov. 6 about the new districts makes it look like it’s going to be a fun new adventure for the representatives to get to know their constituents.

Letters to the Editor

Bruce Tracy | An Hour on Death Row

The Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola, is a massive prison. Its grounds are roughly the size of Manhattan, and it is currently home to over 4,200 inmates. Ninety

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Housing Jump-Start Fails to Launch

Eight years ago, as he began his campaign for governor, Gavin Newsom described fixing the state’s chronic housing shortage as a moral imperative. “This is a question of who we

Commentary

Joe Guzzardi | Naturalization Test Gets an Update from DHS

President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, Executive Order 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” directed the Department of Homeland Security to

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Senate advances bill to end shutdown 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  After 40 days, Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement to reopen the government to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.  The Senate advanced the

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4 Travel Tips for Overcoming Holiday Hurdles

A trip to visit loved ones or a holiday-themed vacation with your nearest and dearest can create magical memories, but first, you’ve got to get there. If the thought of

From the open-air mall experience of The Grove to boutique stores in Venice to bargain hunting on Santee Alley. LA has several places to explore for high-end goods, indie fashion finds and unique vintage treasures. ©SHUTTERSTOCK

LA Shopping from Luxury to Boutique to Bargain 

Los Angeles is a city that thrives on fashion, culture and creativity. Whether you’re looking for high-end designer goods, indie fashion finds, or unique vintage treasures, L.A. has something for every shopper. Here’s a rundown of some of