During Gray Davis’ term as governor, California’s state budget has gone from a record surplus to a record deficit. When the state treasury was flush with cash, the governor and lawmakers from both political parties pushed state spending to new heights. In part, that money was spent to expand programs — especially in education — … Read more
Presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, and vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance react to a speech during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Former President Trump’s top rivals in the Republican Party lined up behind the 2024 nominee on Tuesday, promising he would “make America safe again” from violent … Read more
President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office on Monday. (Associated Press) Mixed messages on trade from the Trump administration threw markets into further turbulence on Monday, leaving investors, foreign governments and the president’s own allies desperate for an offramp from a dramatic increase in global tariffs scheduled to go … Read more
Plaintiffs allege the Trump administration violated federal privacy laws when it gave White House advisor Elon Musk, shown, and his team access to systems with personal information on tens of millions of Americans without their consent. (Matt Rourke / Associated Press) An appeals court on Monday cleared the way for billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is greeted by President Trump as he arrives at the White House on Monday. (Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press) President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program, while warning Tehran it would be in “great danger” if the talks aren’t successful. … Read more
Democratic state Sens. Noreen Evans of Santa Rosa, left, Ellen Corbett of San Leandro, right, and Carol Liu of Pasadena, standing, look over papers at the Capitol in Sacramento. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) Ever squinted to read the directions on a medicine bottle but couldn’t make out the small print? California lawmakers have the … Read more
Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, speaks during a news conference. (Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press) The Supreme Court granted a temporary pause Monday on a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said … Read more
Duane Garrett, a Democratic activist prominent in politics from the presidential to local level, was found dead in the waters off the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, his associates and law enforcement officials confirmed Thursday. The death of the 49-year-old Garrett, who engendered respect and affection from veterans of all … Read more
President Trump announces new worldwide tariffs on Wednesday. (Evan Vucci / Associated Press) You can’t take your eyes off your 401(k) account, you’re riveted on the real-time charts of the stock market indices, you’re wringing your hands over Donald Trump’s will-he-or-won’t-he follow through on his most dire treats to impose worldwide tariffs. Don’t try seeking … Read more
Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod Rosenstein. (Mandel Ngan / AFP/Getty Images) Two hackers associated with China’s main security service were charged with stealing troves of sensitive digital data from the Navy, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and dozens of U.S. companies as well as American allies overseas, the Justice Department announced Thursday in its latest indictment aimed … Read more
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