Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton after the presidential debate at Hofstra University. (David Goldman / Associated Press) The first debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was one of the most anticipated skirmishes in presidential history. It didn’t disappoint. Monday’s feisty showdown took on a sprawling range of topics, … Read more
The state Capitol in Sacramento. A state audit on Tuesday alleged nepotism in one agency (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) A former state government administrator allegedly engaged in “gross misconduct” by using the influence of her position to circumvent California’s civil service employment process in hiring and promoting her daughter, according to a state auditor’s … Read more
David Bernhardt, a former oil and gas lobbyist, speaks before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee at his confirmation hearing last month to head the Interior Department. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) David Bernhardt, President Trump’s pick to the lead the Interior Department, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday amid persistent ethical … Read more
A new housing development in Middlesex Township, Pa. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press) With would-be first-time homebuyers struggling to afford a mortgage and tens of millions of tenants across the country facing high rents, housing affordability is becoming prominent in a U.S. presidential campaign for the first time in decades. Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more
Houthi supporters carry a mock rocket and chant slogans during an anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, on Friday. (Osamah Abdulrahman / Associated Press) After dealing devastating blows to militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel is now directing its military prowess at another key force backed by Iran: the Houthi rebels in Yemen. On Friday, Israel … Read more
Cubans, hoping for asylum in the United States, instead wait in Mexico. U.S. officials forced them to return to Juarez to wait months for an immigration court date just north of the border. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) The hotel charged by the hour, but the two young Cubans — dirty, hungry and dazed … Read more
Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Friday in Johnstown, Pa. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press) Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until the election, and I’m starting to wonder if Donald Trump knows how babies are made. The former president has made no secret of his pride in appointing enough conservative Supreme … Read more
Greg Hill was officially named the new mayor of Redondo Beach and newcomer Kevin Sullivan formally took his seat on the City Council when final election results were announced Tuesday. Voting percentages in each race changed only a fraction of a percent from results announced election night. The final vote count came after the city … Read more
Yamilex Rustrian, left, of North Hollywood and Leticia Soto of Los Angeles check Las Vegas addresses to visit to encourage voters to support Hillary Clinton. (Sarah D. Wire / Los Angeles Times) Twenty-one-year-old Yamilex Rustrian cannot vote, but she would like to one day. So the Dreamer is doing all she can to make sure … Read more
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