Vice presidential debates have been memorable even if not impactful
There is no end of put-downs that attach to the job of vice president, a position that’s widely treated as irrelevant when its occupant is…
Nothing’s Safe When Gore, Bush Hunt for ‘Lockbox’ Issues
During the long arc of American history, presidential candidates have been silent on the issue of lockboxes. Until now anyway. As the tightest race in…
Special Report: The Favor: Knives, a death, a famous name
Part 1A young man’s grave sits on a cemetery hill. To reach it, his parents drive through serene, graciously shaded neighborhoods where they see him…
California bill requiring speed-limit alerts is vetoed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required new vehicles sold in California to be equipped with a warning system to alert…
Newsom signs more anti-crime bills, including laws targeting rape
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five more anti-crime bills sent to his desk by California lawmakers this month, enacting mostly modest increases in punishment and…
Newsom signs bill to expel six food dyes from California schools
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, M&Ms and other items made with certain synthetic food dyes will be expelled from California public schools, charter schools and state special…
Newsom vetoes bill intended to enforce heat rules for farmworkers
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that aimed to make it easier for farmworkers to make a workers’ compensation claim for heat illness.SB 1299…
Brian Williams returns to cover election night for Amazon Prime
Former NBC News star Brian Williams is finalizing a deal to anchor live coverage of the presidential election results for Amazon’s Prime Video, in the…
L.A. may not be a ‘sanctuary city’ after all
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith at the helm, with help from David Zahniser.…
Central Valley GOP congressman fights to keep seat he won by 564 votes
COALINGA — On a scorching summer day in Fresno County, Rep. John Duarte (R-Modesto) stood in the shade of Axel Gomez’s yard, making his pitch for…
On the economy, Harris looks to reassure moderates
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ big economics speech this week didn’t break much new ground on policy, but did give a clear sense of which…
Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling can solve plastic waste
When California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic…
Boy’s death spurs new California law to protect students during heat
When 12-year-old Yahushua Robinson died while running during a P.E. class in triple-digit temperatures, his mother could not help but feel like the tragedy was…
In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor’s conscience
By the time 38-year-old Caryl Chessman was executed on the morning of May 2, 1960, he had been on California’s death row for 12 years.…
Harris touts ‘border security and stability’ at Arizona campaign stop
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Amid relentless criticism from former President Trump that she is responsible for out-of-control illegal immigration, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday made her…
Harris touts ‘border security and stability’ at Arizona campaign stop
DOUGLAS, Ariz. — Amid relentless criticism from former President Trump that she is responsible for out-of-control illegal immigration, Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday made her…
Trump, Zelensky meet amid rising questions about support for Ukraine
NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday days after the former president and current Republican nominee condemned U.S. support…
Cheech and Chong sue California over ban on certain hemp products
Actors Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, a comedy duo that also runs a cannabis company, sued a California public health agency over new rules that…
Column: Too corrupt for reality TV? There’s always Congress as a Plan B
Much like his spirit animal, Donald Trump, Rep. Clay Higgins first sought reality TV before taking his shtick to Washington. Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ…
U.S. charges Iranian operatives with hacking Trump campaign
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Friday against three Iranian operatives suspected of hacking Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and disseminating stolen information to media…