Larry Moore’s letter (Nov. 4) paints protesters as “out of touch,” while glorifying Donald Trump as a peacemaker. That’s an astonishing rewrite of reality. Let’s start with “peace.” Trump’s presidency
In 362 days California voters will choose a new governor. That’s just around the corner in political terms, given the expense and organizational lift a statewide campaign requires in the
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer The world’s busiest airport and 39 others across the United States have been forced to decrease flights by 10% starting on Friday, federal officials announced. The
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities in Houston arrested 1,505 alleged criminals, including illegal immigrants, transnational gang members, foreign fugitives, and other offenders, according to a Wednesday
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, announced on Thursday she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term on Jan. 3, 2027. In a
This year marks a milestone for our country – the 250th anniversary of the armed forces, specifically the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps. For two and a half
Democrats are refusing to vote for a clean resolution, the exact same one they voted for in March, to fund the government at the same levels as when Joe Biden
Re: Lois Eisenberg, letters, “My House Is Being Demolished,” Nov. 4. First let’s remember how Barack Obama once hosted ambassadors and heads of state. In a tent! And formally dressed
When California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50 on Tuesday, they set in motion political and possibly legal maneuvers that will ultimately determine whether its overt purpose, increasing Democratic congressional members
When George W. Bush ran for president in 2000, he faced a widespread public perception that he was callow and inexperienced, even though he was 54 years old and the
By Jeanne Kuang and Maya C. Miller CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measure that allowed the state to redraw its congressional map in favor of
By Lawrence Wilson and Jacob Burg Contributing Writers Democrats won a series of races in predominantly blue states on Tuesday during an off-year election marked by a government shutdown, a Democratic
Carrie and I walk a lot. Most evenings you’ll find us circling our neighborhood or winding through Summit Park. Sometimes it feels like we’ve worn our own paths into the
This term is one of the most overused and misunderstood phrases in our current political lexicon and foreign policy/strategy. Excuse my simplistic views on this but I’m a simple guy
Dear Gov. Gavin Newsom: If California is the fourth largest economy, why are there 5.5 million people in your state on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance? Pretty sad situation
Dear Diane Zimmerman (Oct. 29 letter): “New California” may exist in your heart and mind, but the odds of splitting California into two states are insurmountable. The “New California” movement
Most Santa Claritans watching Dodger games this year knew not to turn off the TV until the final out. Again, this heart attack team came through in exciting and unexpected
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Dear Savvy Senior, What simple tips can you recommend for making a home age-friendly? My husband and I are in our late-60s and want to remain living in our home
By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, a major victory for the