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
Israel may ratchet up the bloodshed in the Gaza and Lebanon conflicts as President Biden departs and before successor Donald Trump is sworn in.| Los Angeles Times
Explanations for Kamala Harris' loss include racism, sexism, the economy wokeness and more. To chart a path forward, Democrats will need to move from narratives to facts.| Los Angeles Times
The products in your kitchen that are made of black plastic, such as a spatula, could contain high levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom and Democrats need to do less preaching and more listening.| Los Angeles Times
In rejecting Proposition 6, voters kept a constitutional provision outlawing slavery except "to punish crime." Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers still have options.| Los Angeles Times
California's voters typically lean heavily to the left. So, why did a minimum-wage boost fail?| Los Angeles Times
Some are looking to Biden to make the designations before the arrival of an administration that has advocated for opening public lands to oil drilling and other development.| Los Angeles Times
L.A. Unified deserves credit for maintaining education for fast learners. But schools across the state and country have been eliminating programs for them.| Los Angeles Times