Politics

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers including California Sen. Alex Padilla are urging President Biden to take action now to protect immigrants with...

Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy

The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust...

Trump names California Republican Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post

Harmeet Dhillon — one of California’s most prominent Republican Party operatives, a cultural crusader against “woke” politics and a fervent...

Column: California produced a female House speaker and vice president. So why are women losing ground?

When California lawmakers convened in Sacramento for a special session this month, they marked a milestone. For the first time...

After reducing deficit, Newsom proposals bring extra costs to California

Tax revenues have exceeded estimates in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom’s spending proposals and other state costs could quickly swallow...

California water agency votes to spend $141 million on Delta tunnel project

The board of California’s largest urban water supplier voted on Tuesday to spend $141.6 million for a large share of...

Supreme Court may sharply limit environmental impact statements that block energy development

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court may be about to sharply limit the reach of so-called environmental impact statements, which gauge potential...

Once strongly liberal, Pico-Robertson surged for Trump in 2024. Why?

In 2020, the Jewish haven of Pico-Robertson voted for Joe Biden over Donald Trump, taking its place among the large...

It’s hard to admit you voted for Trump in ‘the Mexican Beverly Hills’