Congress’ budget is a red flag for Obama

The broad outlines of the $3.5-trillion spending blueprint that Congress approved this week hews closely to President Obama’s spending targets and pays homage to his ambitious agenda. But the fine print contains a sobering warning about his marquee initiatives on healthcare, energy, education and economic recovery. Congress’ message: We can’t do it all at once. … Read more

Forced Sterilization: a Stain on California

It’s time for California to make amends for one of the most horrific and shameful episodes in the state’s history. Between 1909 and 1964, more than 20,000 people in California were robbed of their reproductive abilities through a state program of forced sterilization. Under the misleading guise of “race betterment,” doctors at California’s state hospitals … Read more

Column: Political Road Map: How California went from worst to first in drawing fair political maps

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 3 on the need for fair redistricting, the drawing of political map boundary lines. (Olivier Douliery / Getty Images) As the U.S. Supreme Court considers its role in forcing states to draw fair political maps, Californians know well how … Read more

Kendra Wilkinson claps back at body-shaming trolls over weight, aging: Not a ‘Playboy girl’ anymore

Kendra Wilkinson went off on body-shaming haters over the weekend. The former reality star posted a mirror selfie via Instagram on Sunday, acknowledging, “Yes, I’ve gained weight. Yes, im aging. Yes, I’m not that girl i was before (playboy girl) 🤣.” However, she clarified, “For once in a long time I feel good and mentally … Read more

Prep talk: Moving forward despite destruction from fires

Donations being delivered at Loyola High last week in support of families affected by fires. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) At first, Loyola High‘s scheduled basketball game against Beverly Hills on Saturday was canceled because of concerns for families affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Then Beverly Hills coach Jarvis Turner heard that … Read more

Justine Bateman blasts ‘disaster tourists’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle after they help LA wildfire victims

9Justine Bateman slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wildfire relief efforts. WireImage Meghan Markle and Prince Harry helped wildfire victims in Los Angeles on Friday — and Justine Bateman labeled them “disaster tourists.” The “Family Ties” alum claimed via X on Saturday that the couple “are no better than ambulance chasers.” The actress, 58, wrote, … Read more

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