Why has Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail been withdrawn?
Bernd Debusmann Jr, at the White House Getty Images Unlike former presidents, vice-presidents are not guaranteed protection for the rest of their lives. President Donald Trump has cancelled former Vice–President…
Public defender’s office seeks to remove L.A.’s top federal prosecutor
The federal public defender’s office in Los Angeles filed a motion Friday to disqualify acting U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli, arguing that President Trump’s pick to serve as the top federal…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and that engagement ring go public
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement may have kicked off a major earthquake in the real world this week, but it hasn’t put serious seismic activity into the lives of…
States told to remove ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed or risk funding
By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration this week told 40 states to eliminate parts of lessons that focus on LGBTQ+ issues from federally funded sexual education materials…
Tei Shi lets loose in new LP, ‘Make believe I make believe’
Last fall, indie pop auteur Tei Shi immersed herself in the British Columbia backwoods during a creative retreat — an experience that helped her reclaim artistic control over her decade-long…
Senior CDC Officials Resign After Monarez’s Ouster, Citing Concerns Over Scientific Independence
By Céline Gounder Four senior officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political interference in the…
Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Rome Getty Images/LaPresse via AP Italy’s prime minister said she was disgusted by the site while MEP Alessandra Moretti said it included incitement to…
Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and California lawmakers on Friday announced a deal with Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow hundreds of thousands of rideshare drivers to…
Chargers welcome competitors, but more is expected – Orange County Register
EL SEGUNDO — Now, the hard part. The next step. Jim Harbaugh attacked his first season as the Chargers head coach with what he’d call enthusiasm unknown to mankind. The…
Brooks to sponsor Balboa Park cross country championship following Foot Locker’s departure
A week ago, San Diego cross country fans were mourning what appeared to be the loss of a high school national championship after Foot Locker withdrew as sponsor of the…