A voter places his ballot in the drop box at the Orange County Registrar of Voters in Santa Ana on Nov. 5. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Yes, California takes longer than other states to count ballots, as a letter writer points out. There are three reasons for this. First, … Read more
(Photo illustration by Jim Cooke / Los Angeles Times; photo via Getty Images) A progressive prison reform that was on the ballot in California and Nevada this month met drastically different outcomes after the votes were counted: In California, voters chose to keep the status quo, allowing “involuntary servitude” to remain legal in prisons. On … Read more
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, seen after a swearing-in ceremony FridayNov. 14, said residents need to call the police more often. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: As a longtime member of the Pacific Community Police Advisory Board, I listen to crime statistics at monthly meetings. I have commented that reported … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general is Matt Gaetz, who resigned from the House of Representatives when the nomination was announced. (Mandel Ngan / Associated Press ) As Donald Trump rolled out his Cabinet choices last week, the strategy that consigliere Steve Bannon described during the president-elect’s first term naturally popped to mind: “Flood … Read more
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón lost his bid for reelection to challenger Nathan Hochman. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s election defeat was one more reminder that despite what those of us in progressive states say we want (criminal justice reform), our feelings about crime and safety … Read more
A woman walks near Howard University as Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus Nov. 6. (Nathan Howard / Associated Press) The Democrats have some tough choices in front of them. With Vice President Kamala Harris, they ran a very strong candidate in an incredibly well-resourced … Read more
Which workout offers the best bang for the buck for anyone wanting to reduce cardiovascular risk factors and loss of muscle associated with aging? The debate on which is best centres around the belief aerobic exercise is superior at improving cardiovascular health and fitness, while strength training excels at improving body composition and muscular strength, … Read more
Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a high of 8.Photo by Dario Ayala /The Gazette Mainly sunny skies with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 8 with the UV index at 2, … Read more
Here are three things to know about Santé Québec. Santé Québec CEO Geneviève Biron says her first job is to find $1 billion in savings.Photo by Propulia Capital Starting next month, Quebec’s entire health-care system, currently managed by more than two dozen organizations, will come under the control of a single agency: Santé Québec. Santé … Read more
speaks to Transgender youth and elders about their experiences (Picture: Getty) ‘When I first came out, there was no internet, mobile phone, or knowledge available. I didn’t know much about myself,’ Bobbi Pickard, 55, tells Metro. Instead, she recalls, it was a childhood filled with isolation and fear. ‘I knew I was trans from the … Read more
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