Trump’s campaign against wind and solar power is exposing his lies
For nearly a decade, President Trump has promised “energy dominance” — a vague but alluring slogan hinting at a world in which the U.S. is…
Venezuelan refugee sought asylum in L.A. Then came the ICE raids
Jerardyn sat quietly on the bus, her mood relaxed as her eyes scanned the fleeting horizon of Southern California one August afternoon. But as the…
She was almost deported as a child. Now she has a job overseeing LAPD
Teresa Sánchez-Gordon was just a girl when federal immigration agents came for her.She and her mother had been on their way to drop off a…
Kamala Harris’ book fuels debate about 2024, but offers little clarity about 2028
WASHINGTON — In an interview with Rachel Maddow this week promoting her new memoir, Kamala Harris was asked whether her book tour is part of a strategy…
Democrats fight over rare open California congressional seat
Two prominent Latino Democratic elected leaders are battling to become a new member of Congress. The race to represent a swath of Southern California that…
Newsom on Trump’s climate hoax claim: ‘What an abomination’
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized President Trump’s rejection of climate science as economic self-sabotage and “an abomination,” warning the country is “doubling down on stupid.”The remarks…
Trump rails against Kimmel’s return to late night show
The return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC’s airwaves flipped the political script, for a time aligning the late-night comedian with several conservative figures who staunchly…
A guide to polling on California’s redistricting measure
Proposition 50, the California-slaps-back initiative, is cruising to a comfortable victory on Nov. 4, a slam dunk for Gov. Gavin Newsom and efforts to get…
Does Trump’s favorite punching bag, Tren de Aragua, pose a threat to the U.S.?
MEXICO CITY — To help justify a sweeping deportation campaign, an extraordinary U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and unprecedented strikes on boats allegedly trafficking drugs, President…
The real reasons why autism rates have shot up over the decades
This week, the Trump administration announced that it was taking “bold action” to address the “epidemic” of autism spectrum disorder — starting with a new…
Contributor: California Democrats aren’t just resisting; they’re governing
Gov. Gavin Newsom answering the Republican redistricting power-grab in Texas with a plan of his own is a powerful example of how Golden State Democrats…
Column: Charlie Kirk preached ‘Love your enemies,’ but Trump spews hate
As one way to keep tabs on President Trump’s state of mind, I’m on his email fundraising lists. Lately his 79-year-old mind has seemed to…
Michelle Obama statement on DC riots: ‘So many emotions’
Former First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter to say that she woke up Wednesday “elated” by the news that the Rev. Raphael Warnock had…
L.A. won’t lay off any city workers this year, mayor says
Five months ago, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass revealed that more than 1,600 city workers might have to be laid off to close a $1-billion…
Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer, Jeffries despite government shutdown risk
WASHINGTON — President Trump has abruptly canceled this week’s planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, refusing to negotiate over their demands to shore up health care funds…
Nexstar TV stations will not run ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After return to ABC
Television station giant Nexstar Media Group said it will not run “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as the Walt Disney Co. brings the ABC comedian back to…
Left-leaning Hollywood: A myth dies
If Arnold Schwarzenegger’s gubernatorial campaign does nothing else, it ought to excise the mythology of liberal Hollywood from our popular consciousness once and for all.The…
He’s back! Schwarzenegger aims to terminate gerrymandering once again in California
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the creation of an independent commission to draw California’s congressional districts, returns to state voters’ TV sets on Tuesday…
Transcript: Donald Trump’s full immigration speech, annotated
Times journalists are annotating this speech. If you see a passage highlighted in yellow, you can click on it to see what we have to say…
Trump taps L.A. ‘Tough Patriot’ known for crypto, guns for 9th Circuit
He’s never held public office or donned a judge’s robes, but an arch-conservative Los Angeles County attorney is racing toward confirmation on the 9th Circuit…