Your guide to California’s state Senate District 35 race: Chambers vs. Richardson

Laura Richardson and Michelle Chambers, both Democrats. (Laura Richardson; Daphne Smith) Two Democrats are running in the November election to succeed California state Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) in Senate District 35. Michelle Chambers and Laura Richardson emerged as the top two of eight candidates who ran in March’s all-party primary. Both experienced in public office, … Read more

NYC cabaret legend Michael Feinstein buys LA home for $2.72M

The West Hollywood home is perched on 0.12 acres above the Sunset Strip. Sotheby’s International Realty New York cabaret legend Michael Feinstein and his partner Terrence Flannery have bought a West Hollywood home for $2.72 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. Feinstein is also famed for his work as archivist for the Great American Songbook. The couple, who sold … Read more

Letters: Saskatchewan deserves a more flexible education system

Readers offer their opinions on the education system in Saskatchewan and an article about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s travel by plane. A Grade 8 classroom at the Valley Manor Elementary School in Martensville, Sask., is seen in October of 2012. Photo by Gord Waldner /The StarPhoenix I used to have this black pair of pants … Read more

Tank: Climate an unlikely election topic despite struggles in Sask.

Even though Saskatchewan appears afflicted by climate change, the main political parties may avoid the topic during the election campaign. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe shakes hands with supporters prior a media event where he announced that he has asked the Lieutenant Governor to dissolve government, and the writ will drop signalling an provincial election … Read more

The List: Shumka’s Ukrainka celebrates renowned humanitarian artist with dance

The world premiere of Shumka’s Ukrainka happens Friday and Saturday at the Jube.Photo by supplied photo /Ryan Parker An unusual and exciting biography in dance has its world premiere Friday and Saturday — Shumka’s Ukrainka! Born in Zviahel, Ukraine, in 1871, Lesya Ukrainka became a renowned poet, writer, activist, musician, storyteller and humanitarian in the Ukrainian … Read more

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