Confrontation over masked agents fuels latest partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON- A dispute over whether federal immigration agents should be allowed to wear masks during law enforcement operations has become…
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Newsom tells world leaders Trump's retreat on environment will mean economic damage
SACRAMENT- Gov. Gavin Newsom told world leaders Friday that President Trump's withdrawal from efforts to combat climate change would decimate…
California, other states sue over Trump's latest cuts to HIV programs
California and three other states on Wednesday sued the Trump administration over its plans to cut $600 million from programs…
$600 Million in Trump Administration Health Cuts Will Hit California HIV Programs
WASHINGTON- Public health experts warned Tuesday that $600 million in cuts to federal public health funding announced by the Trump…
Letters to the editor: Is Stephen Miller really the worst thing about the Trump administration?
February 4, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: After reading Gustavo Arellano's excellent column, I was initially ready…
Column: The facts about Alex Pretti's death are undeniable. The White House denies them anyway.
The murder of Alex Pretti was unjust and unjustified. While protesting (also known as “observing” or “interfering with”) deportation operations,…
Contributor: Immigration judges should be real judges, not political pawns
In thousands of cases, life and death decisions are made each year by immigration judges – but don't let your…
Political extremists are dangerous, but more so when they are in power
January 25, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Contributing writer Veronique de Rugy's criticism of the Trump administration's…
Contributor: This time the United States does not hide why it is overthrowing a Latin American nation
After the US military attack that overthrew the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro on January 3The Trump administration has emphasized its…
Contributor: Senate War Powers Resolution on Venezuela Could Actually Stop Trump
President Trump appeared angry after the Senate voted last Thursday to move a war powers resolution to the next stage,…