New Caledonia state of emergency to end as France deploys more troops | Politics News
The Pacific territory has been rocked by unrest over Paris’s plan to allow more Europeans the vote in provincial elections. The state of emergency in…
Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy | Politics News
For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties. Emmanuel Macron has begun the…
Republican voter suppression is driven by more than partisanship
Of all the modern Supreme Court’s incredibly disappointing rulings, gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is near the top, second only to its catastrophic…
Sadie Engelhardt breaks another record at state championships
CLOVIS — Ventura’s Sadie Engelhardt punctuated her record-setting junior year doing what she does best Saturday night in Clovis: breaking another record and adding a…
Column: Let’s offer ideas to help make high school sports better
The end of the school year makes it appropriate to review, evaluate and offer observations on the state of high school sports in California. Whether…
Culver City duo takes aim at a state track meet double in the 400
Morgan Maddox and Duaine Mayrant hope they can pull off a Culver City “double” Saturday at the state track and field championships at Buchanan High’s…
Plan for Wild Bush Luxury to develop private campsites in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area criticised
A plan to build private bush pods along a multi-day hike near the Blue Mountains has been criticised for dividing visitors between "haves and have-nots". The…
Granderson: Bring on the cannabis cafes, California. Nation needs them
More Americans now consume marijuana on a daily basis than drink alcohol every day, according to a recent study. That’s welcome news for an industry…
Apartment block fire in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 14, state media says | News
Fire reportedly started in courtyard between two buildings used to sell and repair electric bicycles. A fire at an apartment block in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi…
Poll shows inflation-focused voters in swing states favor Trump
Former President Trump narrowly leads President Biden in six of the seven states considered key in this year’s election rematch, an advantage powered by the…
Meet the suburban moms helping Arizonans get abortions in California
SACRAMENTO — Staring down a state budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom needed money fast to fund his latest ambition for California. So he turned to an…
Supreme Court OKs shift of Black voters to shore up GOP district
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state’s mapmakers may shift tens of thousands of Black voters to a different district if they were…
How ‘Sesame Street’ can prepare kids for climate disasters
Twenty-three years ago, “Sesame Street” aired a remarkable series of episodes during which the iconic puppets and their human friends must recover from a hurricane.…
US to designate Kenya as ‘non-NATO ally’ during Ruto’s state visit | Politics News
US President Biden will inform Congress on Thursday about Kenya’s new status. The United States plans to designate Kenya as the first key non-NATO ally…
Undocumented immigrants could lose assistance for elderly and disabled
In Bell Gardens, Raquel Martinez said she has relied for nearly three years on a program that pays an assistant to help her make it…
Norway, Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state
“We want to raise the voice of those who still believe in a peaceful, non-violent solution.” Source link
Russia returns six children to Ukraine in Qatar-brokered deal: State media | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Boys aged between six and 17 latest to be handed over since start of Qatari mediation efforts last year. Russia has returned six children displaced…
School, jobs, family: Why Cal State L.A. isn’t roiling with protest
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, the Cal State L.A. student union buzzed with people eating lunch. Outside, students took graduation photos wearing caps and gowns…
Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise Palestinian state | Israel War on Gaza News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The three EU countries recognise Palestine despite Israel’s warnings of the consequences. Norway will recognise Palestine as a state, Prime Minister Jonas…
California Assembly passes bill to make kindergarten mandatory
After several failed attempts, California lawmakers are once again working to mandate that children attend kindergarten, with the state Assembly passing a bill to make…