Contributor: Democrats could avoid a lot of trouble with a little ego management
As we approach the year 2026 and Democrats try to figure out how to regain power, your New Year's resolution…
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Letters to the editor: It's time for California to move its power lines underground
January 2, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: Another wind event, another round of downed power lines and…
Contributor: The rich's noble, if misguided, offer to pay higher taxes
There's something emotionally satisfying about watching a rich person ask for higher taxes for people like him. It feels civic,…
Letters to the editor: Trump can't be blamed for California high-speed rail mistakes
January 1, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: The statement from a spokesperson for the California High Speed…
Contributor: We saw progress and danger in 2025. There is hope for the next year of Trump
Listening to the usual suspects of the legacy media, one might think that 2025 was some kind of apocalyptic wasteland:…
Letters to the editor: No, hybrids will not 'move the needle' towards an all-electric future
December 31, 2025 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I agree with the driver who says he gets discouraged…
Letters to the editor: Compromise and balance are the keys to the greatness of our democracy
December 31, 2025 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I recognize and appreciate the points that columnists Anita Chabria…
Letters to the editor: Yes, these days we need more films that make us feel good
December 30, 2025 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Every year we watch “When Harry Met Sally…” between Christmas…
Column: Republicans face some big questions heading into 2026
“Are Republicans following the path of the Whigs?” During President Trump's first term, this ask was asked to batch. The…
Contributor: The Supreme Court finally rejected Trump
In one of its most consequential rulings of the year, just before the holidays last week, the Supreme Court held…