When Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils his draft of the state’s 2026-27 budget next month, he’ll reveal whether he intends to deal squarely with its chronic, multi-billion-dollar deficit or punt to
By Marisa Kendall Contributing Writer In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program intended to revolutionize the way counties provide mental health care to some of their most vulnerable residents.
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the U.S. leader’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, where the leaders discussed updates on the future
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla on Tuesday, saying the strike targeted a shipment of weapons it said had arrived from the United Arab
By Ana B. Ibarra Contributing Writer One in a series of stories on new laws taking effect in 2026. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to
Part 1 of 2 Some of the current laws on our books, although counterintuitive and grossly unfair, are nevertheless unaddressed year after year. Imagine what simple and easy adjustments to
Just a quick question to the Lennar developers regarding the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road in January: What in the world is wrong with you people? Kirk SmithSaugus
In re: “Low Income Hamburglary,” Lois Eisenberg, letters, Dec. 9: Do you think that the cost of anything/everything in states like California that are totally run by Democrats have anything
Thank you for correcting my estimate of presidential golfing rounds. I had second thoughts about that statement just minutes after I hit “send.” I should have fact-checked myself then, but
Hats off to Elon Musk. Exactly 10 years ago, the first reusable rocket landing was achieved. NASA said it couldn’t be done. And now, SpaceX does it almost daily. It
When Gavin Newsom was running for governor, he made many promises, one of which was to ramp up housing production, which had been in the doldrums for a decade. Describing
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer California dropped its lawsuit last week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Ukrainian forces attempted to strike Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Russian city of Novgorod on Monday, prompting the Kremlin to reassess its position on peace talks, the country’s
By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem posted the update about U.S.
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has infected 64 people across 22 states, with affected individuals reporting they consumed raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Dec. 23 report. Illnesses began being reported from June 21 through Nov. 28, the CDC said. “Of 44 people with information available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported,” the agency said. “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with
California’s abundant parks and preserves offer epic outdoor vistas ranging from soothing seascapes to golden deserts and ancient redwood groves. If you want to immerse yourself in this amazing scenery,
By David Hegg Someone came up with the haunting truth that what actually died during COVID was trust. We became a nation of skeptics. Many began to doubt what we’d
The Declaration of Independence states that among our unalienable rights are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Most of us can define “life” and “liberty,” at least in practical
We’ve seen a special election sweep through all of California — Proposition 50. Gavin Newsom’s latest campaign to gain more congressional seats. Will it win or lose in the courts?
Re: Gary Horton’s column, “The Christmas Story: Be Men of Good Will,” Dec. 24. Though Gary makes some good points about Joseph that I 100% agree with, there is much