Kamala Harris made her mark confronting Joe Biden. Could they end up as running mates?

Joe Biden expressed surprise after Kamala Harris aggressively attacked him in the first Democratic debate (Wilfredo Lee / Associated Press) Kamala Harris was conflicted. California’s senator needed a big splash in the first Democratic presidential debate, and her main rival, front-runner Joe Biden, seemed to have teed up a perfect opportunity. Days earlier, at a … Read more

Meet Wilbur Ross, who once bailed out Trump in Atlantic City and is now his pick for Commerce secretary

Wilbur Ross became rich investing in faltering businesses like steel mills and coal mines, finding a fortune in blue-collar industries that others dismissed as beyond saving. But before he was scooping up Rust Belt factories, the banker was sizing up another troubled asset: Donald Trump. More than two decades ago, Ross represented bondholders who were … Read more

Irvine Co. Ranks as Top Corporate Political Contributor

The Irvine Co., the giant real estate developer that owns a sixth of the land in Orange County, was the top corporate contributor to California legislators and constitutional officers in 1985. Although it was a non-election year, the Newport Beach-based company gave Sacramento politicians $182,029, showering Democrats and Republicans from all across the state and … Read more

Your favorite movies starring California

From “Top Gun” starring Tom Cruise to Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” the Golden State has served as the backdrop to many fantastic films. (Paramount Pictures) Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Readers tell us what movies capture the essence of California. Florida … Read more

Suffolk County DA to probe Honey the bear abuse allegations at NY animal refuge

The Holtsville Ecology Center on Long Island came under fire over allegations that it mistreated a bear named Honey, who was euthanized last month. FaceBook Holtsville Ecology Site & Animal Preserve The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office is probing allegations of animal neglect at the taxpayer-funded Holtsville Ecology Center in Long Island, following The Post’s … Read more

Mystery NJ drone sightings drop after early December surge

NewsNation The drone activity over New Jersey has taken a holiday. The number of reported drone sightings dropped off considerably, officials in Ocean County said this week. Specific numbers were not released, but Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy confirmed fewer sightings of the unmanned aircraft being called in. 4Drones have been invading the area … Read more

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