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Return of the Resistance State: What Another Trump Presidency Will Mean for California

FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP won a second term after four years out of the White House, likely thrusting California back into leading the resistance against him.The Associated Press made its call at 3 a.m., declaring that the Republican defeated Democratic …

Hospitality Businessman Stephen Cloobeck Enters the 2026 California Governor's Race

Cloobeck, 63, struck a pro-business tone in the crowded governor's race, saying in an advertisement that California is "closed for business, and we've had enough."

Tide Shifts Against Criminal Justice Reform Among California Voters

California voters passed a tough-on-crime ballot measure and ousted progressive prosecutors, signaling a shift in attitudes around public safety.

Possible Hate Crime Investigated in Vandalism of Jewish-Owned Businesses in Pico-Robertson

After a man smashed windows at six Jewish-owned businesses in Pico-Robertson, police are investigating the incidents as a possible hate crime.

49ers' Nick Bosa Says Wearing MAGA Hat on TV Was 'Well Worth It,' Even if He's Fined

49ers star Nick Bosa could be fined by the NFL after he wore a pro-Trump 'Make America Great Again' hat while on the field and on TV following an Oct. 27 game.

L.A. County to Buy Downtown Skyscraper for New HQ Despite a "Hell No" From Hahn

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved the county's purchase of the Gas Company Tower, one of downtown L.A.'

'Go, Go Go!' Stunned Residents Flee as Mountain Fire Sweeps Into Ventura County Communities

As the Mountain fire swept into Ventura County communites, residents had little time to flee before flames moved in.

Family, Friends and Fans Pay Tribute to Fernando Valenzuela at Public Funeral Mass

On Wednesday, fans dressed in black, some dressed in Dodgers jerseys, attended a attend a public funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela, who died last month.

Editorial: Americans Voted for Trump. Here's What They Chose — And the Hope for All Those Who Didn't

Voters picked a leader who embraced authoritarianism, division and dehumanization. Those who chose Kamala Harris, including in California, aren't without recourse.

Here Are L.A. County's Three New Members of Congress

Democrats Laura Friedman, Luz Rivas and Gil Cisneros were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in deep-blue districts in Los Angeles County.

Santa Clara County’s Shelter Model Switch Leaves Vulnerable Older Adults on the Streets

Alma stared at her phone, rattled. She had just received a text from her case manager on Sept. 30 that she’d been evicted from the Sunnyvale homeless shelter while on the way back from work. With nowhere to go, she …

With Harris Down, Newsom's Political Stock Rises Again in California and Beyond

Kamala Harris' loss opens an avenue for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to lead the Democratic resistance and potentially run for president in 2028.

Column: Political Novice Ysabel Jurado Celebrates on Her Road to Eastside History

For a year and a half, Kevin de León — "that old serpent," as Revelations 12:9 would have called him — had stymied opponents who demanded his resignation for his role in a secretly recorded, racist conversation.

Column: Trump Return Could Be a Growing California Nightmare. But Leave the U.S? No Need

My first thought, not particularly original, was to leave the United States.

Don’t Expect Kamala Harris’ Loss to Boost Gavin Newsom’s Presidential Prospects

California’s governor faces a lot of obstacles to a plausible run for president in 2028, even if he does help lead the resistance to Donald Trump.

Best Bets: SF Downtown First Thursday, Leonard Cohen Fest, Mike E. Winfield, Berkeley Symphony, ‘Opera in the Planetarium’

Freebie of the week: Nov. 7 is a Thursday, the first Thursday of the month, which means San Francisco’s Downtown First Thursdays is serving up a bunch of free fun from 5 to 10 p.m. on Second Street between Howard …

Viral Video From Anaheim Street Takeover Leads Police to Suspected Hit-and-Run Driver

A live streamer captured the entire incident on Kick.com Friday around 2 a.m. as a black Dodge Charger spun doughnuts around a crowd of spectators.

Invasive Fruit Fly Species Puts Parts of Orange County Under Quarantine

The oriental fruit fly is widespread throughout much of the mainland of southern Asia and neighboring islands, including Sri Lanka and Taiwan.

Lafayette City Council: Three Incumbents and Cervantes Comfortably in Lead for Four Seats

Three incumbents were still comfortably ahead Wednesday morning in the race for four spots on the Lafayette City Council.While the results were unofficial, the Contra Costa County Elections Office said 100% of precincts had reported.Councilmember John McCormick was leading with …

Donald Trump Ahead in O.C. After Losing the County Twice Before

Donald Trump was leading in Orange County by more than 17,000 votes early Wednesday, a position that, if it holds, would hand him a victory that's eluded him for years.

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