One casualty of President Obama’s first year in office: the notion that he would transform a political system mired in gridlock and secrecy, opening a window to the legislative process. That hasn’t happened. Instead of healthcare negotiations broadcast on C-SPAN, as candidate Obama famously promised, the fate of the landmark bill is being hashed out … Read more
He bounds out of bed at 6 every morning, eager to attack his treadmill. He arrives at his Senate office hours ahead of most of his colleagues, huddling with aides to plot political strategy. With newfound zeal and with considerable success, he prods and pushes and cajoles fellow Democrats to support his legislative obsessions. In … Read more
Comedian David Steinberg continues in his role as Earthat is, a sounding board–to some of the funniest people working today. DAVID STEINBERG: A bit casually dressed, are you–jeans and T-shirt? Jon Stewart:Clearly, I didn’t realize we were to wear bat mitzvah attire. You said come by Friday night. It’ll be late. We’ll sit. We’ll talk, … Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In 1963, an explosive year in the quest for civil rights, George Romney appeared unannounced in the mostly white suburb of Grosse Pointe and marched to the front of an anti-segregation demonstration to stand beside black leaders. Letters from startled constituents poured into the office of the first-term Michigan governor, whose … Read more
15 gifts for your friends — and the environment This is part of the L.A. Times 2022 Gift Guide. See the full guide here. If you make a purchase using some of our links, the L.A. Times may be compensated. The holidays can be hard for the eco-conscious. All that shiny wrapping paper and ribbon, … Read more
Last week’s Southern California windstorm caused at least $40 million in damage, though that number is expected to rise as more agencies complete their tallies. Pasadena sustained close to $20 million in damage from more than 1,200 downed trees that crushed cars, knocked out power lines and scarred homes and businesses, according to city officials. … Read more
Today, Spence and Cole discuss how it was that Jerry Brown became the flashpoint in Sacramento’s budget impasse. Later in the week, they’ll debate city-level emissions plans, the appropriate role of the attorney general and more. Brown: Outrageous and abusiveBy Mike Spence Rick, Jerry Brown became the center of the budget debate for two reasons: … Read more
Does this primary election bode well for Democrats? Does Bill Clinton like interns? Some election results are murky. Not this one. On every important level–governor, senate, propositions–Tuesday’s primary was a clear win for Democrats and puts them in excellent position to score big in November. Democrats emerge from the primary with the strongest candidates, plus … Read more
L.A. walking guides Walking might not be built into the daily life of your average Angeleno, but our city is still full of fantastic places to explore by foot. Our team of experts is constantly scouting the best ones for you and talking to the people and businesses who are keeping our sidewalks vibrant. Whether … Read more
Celeste Greig of Northridge, left, and Nancy Eisenhart of Woodland Hills were among jubilant Californians who attended the inauguration of President Trump in Washington. (Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times) Shannon, a 48-year-old accountant from Encino, didn’t tell her co-workers she was traveling all the way across the country to get a great view of … Read more
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