California is in trouble. Why don't its voters elect Republicans?
September 11, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Steve Lopez, referring to California Republicans, writes: “None of them…
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The novel 'Us Fools' searches for the meaning of a traumatic childhood
Book review We the fools By Nora LangeTwo Dollar Radio: 340 pages, $18.95If you purchase books linked on our site,…
Red Lobster is close to emerging from bankruptcy
Red Lobster is putting its worst days behind it as the seafood restaurant chain prepares to emerge from bankruptcy. A…
Column: Are Democrats to Blame for California's Problems? The GOP is Defunct
Do you know what the problem is with California? Democrats, or so I'm told. If I write about broken sidewalks…
Set blood THC limits for drivers before allowing cannabis cafes
September 6, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I am not against recreational marijuana use, but I voted…
Regulators blame Chiquita Canyon landfill for worsening odor
Environmental regulators are criticizing the Chiquita Canyon landfill for failing to make “any significant improvements” in reducing noxious odors emanating…
Worsening wildfires and rains have accelerated erosion in California
Over the past three decades, California has experienced increasing erosion after major wildfires, a phenomenon that not only endangers water…
California's electricity bills are a problem, but school funding shouldn't be cut
Two weeks ago, I dropped my 3-year-old off at school for the first time. It was a happy day —…
Hey, you climate change doubters: how many more deaths will you tolerate?
August 29, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: When politicians resist taking action to combat climate change, they…
Los Angeles jail faces “serious structural damage” after earthquake, report says
The decaying and monstrous central men's prison has raised a staggering array of health and safety concerns in recent years.…