How does the electoral college work?
After all votes are cast in this year's presidential race, the count will begin to be reported. But in America's…
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New Mexico judge refuses to reopen Alec Baldwin manslaughter case
A New Mexico judge declined to revive Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case on the set of the movie “Rust,” rejecting a…
'Gutted': Readers on Times' lack of support for president
October 24, 2024 3:05 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: I was a Times editor for 16 years. Through many…
Why the Trump-Harris race seems so incredibly close
Political analyst Samuel Lubell introduced the concept of the sun and moon parties in 1951. The sun party is the…
Calmes: Top 10 reasons not to vote for Donald Trump
The only challenge here was limiting myself to 10 arguments against Donald Trump (and one good reason to vote for…
Does California have any chance of preserving our groundwater?
One of the most consequential environmental laws in state history turned 10 years old last month. You would be forgiven…
Support: Yes on Proposition 4 to make California climate resilient
Proposition 4 defies easy categorization. Is it a water bonus? A climate resilience bonus? A Christmas tree with environmental gifts…
Project 2025 once again calls for reducing the size of national monuments
They are sprawling lands with seemingly endless views and towering plateaus. The red canyons are dotted with ancient rock art…
Anderson Cooper hit by hurricane debris during live shot
Anderson Cooper was hit by flying debris during a live broadcast Wednesday while reporting on Hurricane Milton in Florida. The…
Support: Yes on Proposition 2 to fix California schools
Thousands of California schools are in disrepair, awaiting critical improvements to classrooms, roofs, plumbing and air conditioning systems. But the…