Miller Sanford Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 35, flopped in her bid to helm the powerful House Oversight Committee, losing to Rep. Gerry Connolly, 74, who is foreshadowing political “trench warfare” against the GOP. Connolly (D-Va.) won the spot in a House Democratic caucus vote Tuesday, one day after notching the support from the Democratic Steering and … Read more
PG&E is offered $15-billion federal loan to improve grid, expand storage capacity The Biden administration said Tuesday it was offering Pacific Gas & Electric a record $15-billion loan guarantee to help the utility upgrade its transmission lines, which have been blamed in causing wildfires, and make other improvements to meet fast-rising energy use. The commitment, … Read more
After his veto of a bill that aimed to regulate the crypto industry at the state level, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, “Blockchain in particular is something that I see only becoming more and more predominant in our lives.” (Los Angeles Times illustration; Photo by Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)) Gov. Gavin Newsom is … Read more
Stanford professor Joe Bankman helped guide California through a test run of a “return free” tax system and still advocates for the project that he said participants loved. “People were thanking the government for taking something that drove them crazy and improving it.” (Josh Edelson / For The Times) An unexpected letter from the state … Read more
An unassuming New Jersey home has sold for over $255,000 above the asking price. Ryan Damiano, Front Door Photography A modest home in the Butterworth Farms neighborhood of Morris Township, New Jersey turned heads this month when it sold for an eye-popping $255,000 above the asking price, marking a staggering 26% jump. Listed for $995,000, … Read more
The city of Alhambra celebrates the Year of the Dragon with its 2024 Rose Parade float on Jan. 1 in Pasadena. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: The hollowing out of Alhambra’s middle class serves as another sad testimony to the damage that the deadly trifecta of unaffordable housing, predatory student loan … Read more
Archery is a powerful antidote to the anxieties of pandemic life Monday mornings are great if you dig the feeling of being shot out of a cannon. Immediately upon waking, start getting a feral 5-year-old dressed, fed, brushed and sun-screened. Pack a lunch while stealing glances at your phone to catch up on all the … Read more
Cash her outside. Bhad Bhabie accused Alabama Barker of stealing her boyfriend, Le Vaughn, in a since-deleted post originally shared via her Instagram Stories. “@alabamaluellabarker took my man 🫠🥊,” she claimed Tuesday, in a screenshot obtained by Page Six. “I told [Le Vaughn] next time I catch you. You gon b with them!” she wrote … Read more
Gracie Abrams can’t believe her life. There’s no doubt that the 25-year-old singer is a music sensation. She’s fresh off Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, has her biggest hit to date with “That’s So True,” and was the most recent musical performer on “Saturday Night Live.” Abrams — the daughter of “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” … Read more
Zoe Saldaña, left, and Karla Sofía Gascón in the movie “Emilia Pérez.” (Netflix) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the shortlists for the 97th Oscars in 10 categories on Tuesday, winnowing the field of contenders across documentary, international feature, music, sound and visual effects. This critical checkpoint in awards season trims hundreds … Read more
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