Iranian Americans in Southern California watch protests in Iran with a mix of hope and 'visceral fear'
Tabby Refael's messages to Iran remain unanswered. For weeks, he has called, sent text messages and voice notes to loved…
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Former Huntington Beach city attorney, Newsom critic, to run for state attorney general
Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney who spent his tenure as a staunch antagonist of California's liberal politics,…
California Lawyer. General Rob Bonta chooses not to run for governor. Again.
California Lawyer. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Sunday that he would not run for governor of California, a decision he said…
Long Beach driver surrenders after two deadly collisions
A 24-year-old woman turned herself in to Long Beach police this week following two fatal collisions that occurred months apart,…
The virtual reality documentary 'Out of the Ashes' chronicles the toll of the Los Angeles fires
A snapshot of fire-ravaged Altadena appears before me, floating like a diorama. My eyes focus on a red door, the…
Why Jane Austen is still relevant in 2025 and beyond
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, while 2025 has given us more than our share of horrors, for Janeites…
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on 'Sentimental Value,' Oscar Rumors and More
One of the most moving scenes in Joachim Trier's “Sentimental Value” occurs near the end. During an intense moment between…
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: 'Happy holidays' is how we embrace the Christmas spirit of generosity
Happy holidays! I really mean it, to everyone reading this. My season's greeting is not a political statement, and in…
Oxnard still reeling from Glass House immigration raids and deportations
OXNARD— A father who has become the sole caregiver for his two young children after his wife was deported. A…