Politics
This historic Nevada mining town has seen better days. Trump is excavating hope
Tonopah has boomed and mostly busted since it’s heyday more than a century ago. Trump has raised expectations for renewed prosperity and one local businessman is sprucing up his motel in anticipation of better times.
Spencer Pratt decries ‘very suspicious fire’ at his crystal company office in Pacific Palisades
Spencer Pratt suggested that a “very suspicious” fire at his Pacific Palisades crystal office may be a politically motivated reprisal following his mayoral run.
Who loved Bass, Raman and Pratt the most? A district-by-district breakdown
Karen Bass did the best in South L.A., while Nithya Raman did well in gentrifying neighborhoods near downtown. Spencer Pratt led the pack in the West Valley.
From the scene of South L.A.’s erupting sidewalks, 5 questions for Bass and Raman
Local activist Earl Ofari Hutchinson calls for emergency response to busted South L.A. sidewalks.
Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud before count is in
First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is waging an unusual campaign to find election fraud in California despite DOJ guidelines saying not to during vote counting.
In Orange County, a progressive Latina pol beats back well-funded haters — again
Expect the race between Jessie Lopez and David Penaloza in California’s 68th Assembly District to become a referendum on whether the leftward trend of Latino voters in Orange County continues — or whether its center holds.
Spencer Pratt became a voice for L.A.’s disaffected. Where do his supporters go now?
When Republican Spencer Pratt burst into Los Angeles politics, venting a torrent of online fury against Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, he pitched his mayoral campaign as a full-bore challenge to L.A.’s political status quo.
Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor’s race, poll shows
A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton.
Democrats keep Prop. 50 promise alive through primary, with momentum heading toward November
California Democrats are bullish about winning in all five Congressional districts they targeted to flip after Proposition 50. Experts said the results of last week’s primary election show signs of danger for Republicans.
Voter rolls are a scam. Just not the scam you think
Across the U.S., MAGA voters made themselves heard this week with a resounding vote of confidence for President Donald Trump. Will it hold for the fall election?