Jesse Jackson, precursor to Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention will mark many transitions, not the least of which will be the passing of…
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Pelosi urges Harris at DNC to seek consensus for election
CHICAGO — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who remains a thunderous force in the Democratic Party nearly two years after…
Lake County town's name commemorates massacre of Californian Indians
The town of Kelseyville touts itself as one of Northern California's best-kept secrets: an idyllic wine-growing community overlooking the state's…
Have you been drinking for a long time and want to stop drinking? Try these tips
“Would you like a glass of wine?” my friend called down the hall, uncorking a bottle of wine. The writing…
How many foster children are homeless in Los Angeles County? Nobody knows
Iziko Calderón was in tenth grade when the seizures began. Calderon, a foster youth who had been in abusive homes,…
California Legislature rejects bill to make kindergarten mandatory
SACRAMENTO — A bill that would have required all California families to enroll their children in kindergarten was rejected by…
Extreme weather hits much of the US this 'season of danger'
The United States is in the middle of the period commonly known as summer, or what some scientists now call…
Column: Los Angeles' cracked and broken sidewalks are a scandal
You might think of Venice as a flat neighborhood with beachfront promenades and walkable boulevards lined with shops, but that…
Bill to abolish California fire risk ratings dies
A bill seeking to reform California's system for mapping wildfire risk has died in the state Assembly. Senate Bill 610,…
California car insurance rates are skyrocketing: Here's why and how to save
California is more car-crazy than ever, and insurance rates are rising accordingly. Data analyzed by insurance comparison website Insurify showed…