Land of the Free-for-All

So, Californians are going to decide whether to remove their hapless governor, Gray Davis, in a recall vote and elect a new one. The big date is Oct. 7, and the liberal elitists are shaking in their Ferragamo shoes. Art Torres, California’s Democrat Party chairman, complains that the recall “just exacerbates the impression that we’re … Read more

Column: A rural county in heart of red California votes more like San Francisco. Here’s why

Column: A rural county in heart of red California votes more like San Francisco. Here’s why Alpine County, perched like an emerald on the crest of the Sierra Nevada, is as rural as rural California gets. Vast distance separates its sparse settlements, tucked among forests and crystalline streams. The views, unobstructed by city clutter, go on … Read more

How do you make friends in L.A. during a pandemic?

Reentering the world and making new friends may feel daunting, but some simple strategies can reduce your stress. (Nico Chilla / Los Angeles Times) Throughout the pandemic, Sandra Cho, 49, said that her circle of friends shrank. Now that things are opening up, the Tarzana resident is using food to reconnect. She’s meeting old friends … Read more

Christmas celebrations around the world — from the Middle East to Australia and beyond

Millions have gathered across the world to celebrate Christmas Day in their own unique ways. Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa leads the Christmas midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wednesday Dec. 25, 2024. AP Christmas midnight Mass at the … Read more

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