Newsom, on world stage, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying…
California Homelessness Crisis Remains Newsom’s Political Liability
While delivering his final State of the State address and proposing his final state budget last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom clearly sought to neutralize an issue that has haunted his…
This multibillion-dollar transit project could improve traffic across L.A. It goes to a vote today
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project would connect the Westside to the San Fernando Valley in less than 30 minutes and ideally eliminate traffic congestion along one of the nation’s busiest…
Santa Monica-Malibu Schools Kindergarten Roundup Jan 22
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District will hold its annual Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Roundup on Jan. 22, giving parents an opportunity to meet principals and teachers at their neighborhood schools. The…
Mt. Whitney hiker who forged on after friend turned back is found dead
Another hiker has died while attempting to summit the highest peak in the contiguous U.S., marking the third reported death on Mt. Whitney this season. The hiker was reported missing…
Newborn Found on Santa Monica’s Main Street as LA Homeless Count Begins
A newborn infant discovered on a Main Street sidewalk last week has underscored the human cost of the region’s homelessness crisis, even as thousands of volunteers prepare to fan out…
Daniel Naroditsky cause of death: How did young chess grandmaster die?
A recent medical examiner’s report revealed the probable cause of death for 29-year-old Daniel Naroditsky. The world-renowned chess grandmaster and recent Stanford graduate is believed to have died due to…
Santa Monica Council Explores Housing Standards Beyond State Law
The City Council was forced to revisit a series of housing votes last week following a ruling that Councilman Jesse Zwick has a conflict of interest on development issues. The…
Forest Service rescues 24 stranded, starving wild horses near Mammoth Lakes; several die
The Sunday before last, Blake DeBok snowmobiled out to nine wild horses he was told were stranded in deep snow north of Mammoth Lakes. “As soon as I saw them,…
Would California voters actually support a wealth tax on billionaires?
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In a sense, California has been taxing wealth since it became a state 175 years ago. Well into…