Newsom’s White House chances undermined by tepid California poll
The Newsom for President bandwagon hit another rut this week.A new poll by the L.A. Times and UC Berkeley found California’s registered voters believe —…
Republicans in tough swing districts become hard to find for constituents angry at Trump
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Many days over the last two weeks, no one answered the phone at any of Rep. Scott Perry’s four offices.Perry’s team did not share…
Michael Bloomberg ramps up California campaign as rivals finish race in Iowa
SACRAMENTO — The huge sums that billionaire Michael R. Bloomberg is dumping into ads for his presidential campaign have impressed Leslie Chiles of Sacramento. It’s not just…
Iowa governor sues the Des Moines Register to stop request of emails she claims are protected
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s governor on Friday sued the Des Moines Register over the newspaper’s open records request, asking the court to validate her office’s withholding…
At L.A. rally, Bernie Sanders says U.S. facing ‘extraordinary danger’
Channeling the rage and frustration of progressive Californians, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told tens of thousands of people in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday that…
At Iowa rally, Trump portrays Democrats as ‘angry mob,’ urges voters to reject ‘anger, division and destruction’
Reporting from Council Bluffs, Iowa — With four weeks until the midterm election, President Trump whipped up a crowd of about 9,000 supporters here, reiterating his recent…
Audi Crooks leads Iowa State to NCAA tournament win over Princeton
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Audi Crooks scored 12 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, Addy Brown added 22 points and Iowa State rallied from a…
Elina Aarnisalo’s late free throws deliver UCLA a win at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday.Lauren…
USC women bounce back from loss with win over Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 7 USC never trailed in an 86-64 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday.USC…
No. 4 USC rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa
IOWA CITY — Lucy Olsen scored 28 points and Addison O’Grady had 13 as Iowa topped No. 4 USC 76-69 on Sunday, ending the Trojans’ 15-game winning…
Eric Dailey Jr. and UCLA men’s basketball dominate against Iowa
Dylan Andrews rose for the midrange jumper without a hint of hesitation, beating the halftime buzzer and extending his team’s massive lead.On his way to…
Another big game for Desmond Claude as USC men defeat Iowa
At the end of a long, emotional week, USC’s basketball staff emerged one by one from the Galen Center tunnel just before tip Tuesday, relieved…
Basketball star Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the…
Trump sues Iowa pollster, claiming ‘election interference’
In his latest step to strike back against media outlets he says have said wronged him, President-elect Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against an Iowa…
Nice guy will finish last, and first, in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Dave Loebsack believes in giving credit where credit is due. Believes it so much that he recently bought an ad on television…
Iowa sues DHS seeking citizenship status of over 2,000 registered voters
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa officials on Tuesday sued the Biden administration for access to information on the citizenship status of more than 2,000 registered voters…
Mateen Bhaghani kicking his way into UCLA’s football record book
DeShaun Foster acknowledged that both of the game balls he’s been given this season to commemorate coaching firsts could have gone to someone equally worthy.His…
Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa
DeShaun Foster notched his first coaching and road wins simultaneously, UCLA surviving the heat and a special teams meltdown to beat Hawaii.His first winning streak…
Trump surmounted multiple obstacles to reclaim the White House
From the moment he rode a golden escalator downward and into the queasy gut of American political life, Donald Trump did it his way —…
Judge permits Iowa to challenge thousands of ballots
A judge in Iowa on Sunday allowed the state's secretary general direction for election workers to challenge ballots cast by potential noncitizens to stand. File…