Dodger Stadium gondola issues another reminder of local inefficiency
August 21, 2025 8 am pt To the editor: This story (“Can you decide on the gondola of the Dodger…
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Newsom establishes new funds for homeless, responsibility measures
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday $ 920 million in newly available funds to help local communities clean the camps…
Editorial: Immigrants are the soul of California. They need support now more than ever
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants. And nowhere is that more true today than in California,…
Approval: Yes on Proposition 5. It is very difficult to raise local taxes
In California, most elections are decided by simple majority, including those for governor, mayor and statewide referendum proposals. But the…
Governor Newsom signs bills to provide more shelter and intensive care unit beds
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills that amend existing shelter and ADU laws in an attempt to increase…
Newsom threatens to take money away from counties over homeless
With television cameras rolling and traffic humming in the background on a busy San Fernando Valley freeway, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
California's economy needs immigrants. What about the environment?
August 6, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: If we use economic activity as the only metric, we…
Special interests question law curbing corruption in local governments
Two years ago, without a single “no” vote among them, California lawmakers passed a law to curb the kind of…
Los Angeles County plans to spend $5 million to eliminate medical debt
Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to alleviate medical debt for struggling residents, setting aside $5…
Bass and Padilla Announce Support for Homeless Funding Bill
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday joined U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and local leaders to voice support for…