As the tip of the spear for Democrats nationally, California pushes the party to the left. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election suggests the party — and California leaders — may be too out of touch with the American people.| Los Angeles Times
The last time Donald Trump was president, California led the liberal resistance to his agenda. Now it is poised to reprise the role.| Los Angeles Times
Kamala Harris' loss opens an avenue for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to lead the Democratic resistance and potentially run for president in 2028.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration.| Los Angeles Times
Conversations with an assortment of residents show most have no clue who's running in 2026. But they want someone fully committed to the job and not treating the governorship as a stepping stone to the White House.| Los Angeles Times
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.| Los Angeles Times
She couldn’t see it as merely a consolation prize after losing the presidential election, or view it as a stepping stone back to the White House, writes columnist George Skelton.| Los Angeles Times