Politics
Becerra is lashed by rivals over his Beltway background
Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, have made Becerra’s years in the Biden Cabinet a focus of attacks. While there’s certainly room for criticism, there seems to be some axes being ground.
How Monica Rodriguez went from a thorn in Bass’ side to an unlikely ally
Rodriguez, who is running unopposed, has lined up behind Bass despite years of pointed criticism directed at her administration.
A second offering to Spencer Pratt, and 5 points about the L.A. mayor’s race
As election day approaches, L.A.’s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.
L.A. city attorney’s role could be weakened under charter reform proposal
The proposal is being debated as incumbent city attorney Feldstein Soto seeks to fend off challengers in Tuesday’s primary.
A Becerra-Steyer race in November? It’s possible
If Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer were to finish one-two in the primary, the Democrat-vs.-Democrat general election race would force both candidates to answer tough questions.
Spencer Pratt says Jesus is his role model. His take on homeless people isn’t Christ-like
I urge Pratt to reacquaint himself with the words of the messiah in whose path he professes to follow. Humility, frugality, turning the other cheek — it’s what Jesus taught and what Pratt has long rejected.
Pleas and political attacks fill the homestretch of California governor’s race
The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.
Your last minute voter guide to the 2026 California governor’s race
Here’s what the 2026 California governor candidates have said about ICE, immigration, housing, homelessness and affordability.
Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Approval of the new House map came a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state’s current map as an illegal racial gerrymander, weakening the landmark 1965 federal Voting Rights Act.
As Compton students ace tests, educators are baffled by Rep. Maxine Waters’ snub of school bond
Measure CPT would fix and replace aging Compton school sites, but the congresswoman’s mailer urges a “no” vote.