Millions of dollars flow into redistricting battle on the November ballot
Charles Munger Jr., who backed the creation of an independent redistricting commission, donated $10 million to oppose California Democrats' effort…
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Lyle Menendez denied parole, will remain in prison along with younger brother Erik
A day after denying release for his younger brother, Erik, a California Parole Board ruled that Lyle Menendez should also…
Obama endorses redrawing California congressional districts, court rejects GOP challenge
Despite supporting independent redistricting, former President Obama endorsed California Democrats' proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts to counter efforts…
One of the world’s tallest trees is burning. Why can’t firefighters put it out?
One of the world's tallest trees, located in Oregon's Coast Range mountains, somehow caught fire and is continuing to burn.…
Contributor: Armenians deserve more than a transactional peace deal with Azerbaijan
President Trump's incomplete deal with Armenia and Azerbaijan carries only a slim hope of resolution for a deep-rooted conflict. ...
Psilocybin — the drug in ‘magic mushrooms’ — could see federal restrictions loosened
The Trump administration is set to weigh in on whether the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin should be moved into a less…
Supreme Court says Trump may cancel DEI-related health research grants
Supreme Court sides with Trump on cutting government grant programs involving diversity, equity and inclusion. ...
California providers see ‘chilling effect’ if Trump ban on immigrant benefits is upheld
President Trump issued an order banning federally funded benefits for undocumented immigrants. California and other states are fighting the ban…
Contributor: Trump’s Russia and Ukraine summits show he can push for peace
The president should emphasize U.S. willingness to continue to sell weapons to Ukraine if no peace deal is reached. ...