Californians Should Be Concerned About Recent Changes at the Forest Service
to the editor: Staff writer Alex Wigglesworth is right to sound the alarm about the US Forest Service “review” (“Why…
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Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in the governor's race
Xavier Becerra, former Cabinet secretary in President Biden's administration, appears to be making headway in the curiously unstable California governor's…
New fire prevention bills are a step in the right direction
to the editor: It is a relief to see that California is finally moving away from outdated wildfire management strategies…
Californians 'hide' in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence
Craig Chamberlain planned to have a leisurely breakfast with his wife on Los Muertos beach in Puerto Vallarta. But when…
Contributor: Mixing hydrogen in gas pipelines would enrich public services and harm Californians
The people of Orange Cove in Fresno County could soon be an unwitting part of an experiment in dangerous and…
Letters to the Editor: U.S. Health Care Doesn't Have to Be So Expensive or Complex
February 10, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: The magnificent article on the consequences of cutting healthcare subsidies…
Tens of thousands of Californians pay more for health insurance this year after subsidy cuts
For Mikayla Tencer, being self-employed already meant juggling higher taxes, irregular income and the constant pressure of finding her own…
Letters to the editor: Public services are the way to protect consumers and our planet
January 23, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom passed AB 1054 to rescue…
About 325,000 Californians Need New Real IDs Due to Software Bug
• Approximately 325,000 people will have to replace their Real IDs.• The DMV will not charge costs for replacements.• The…
Too Much Taxpayer Money Goes to Lawyers in Abuse Settlements
December 25, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: The Los Angeles Times took an important step by investigating…