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Column: The rise of Silicon Valley, from indifference to lords of the political universe
When the high and mighty of Silicon Valley assumed their privileged perch at the swearing-in of President Trump, it was an ostentatious show of wealth and power unlike any...
California’s growing need for caregivers could collide with a crackdown on immigrants
President Trump’s plans to overhaul immigration could reduce the ranks of workers who care for elderly and disabled people at home and in long-term care facilities as California and...
Column: Does Donald Trump’s return to power mean it’s time to admit he’s right? In a word, no
The MAGA Republican triumphalism unleashed by Donald Trump’s return to the White House has extended, unsurprisingly, to many of my most antagonistic correspondents. They urge me to bow down...
Opinion: Trump promised to end the Ukraine war, but neither side is ready
Earlier this month, a full moon blocked Mars from view. Historically, some have taken that as a sign for peace as Mars has been the “planet of war and...
Stranded in Mexico City, these migrants hoping to reach the United States have no good options
A sense of despair has engulfed the migrant camp of La Soledad, named after the colonial-era church that towers over the shantytown in downtown Mexico City.It was supposed to...
Community groups set up strike teams to respond to Trump’s mass deportation plans
In the early days of President Trump’s first administration, several Kern County organizations launched a tip line people could contact if they spotted immigration enforcement activities underway.Nearly three weeks...
Visiting L.A. after firestorm, Trump focuses on overhauling California water policy
During a visit to Los Angeles burn areas Friday, President Trump sought to convince California officials that the state’s system of water management needs a dramatic overhaul.Trump announced that...
ROUS Review: A Kaleidoscope of Color for Your Home – Social Lifestyle Magazine
In a world of home décor often dominated by neutrals and understated elegance, ROUS bursts onto the scene with a vibrant explosion of color. This innovative brand offers a...
Supreme Court will decide if religious schools may be funded as public charters
WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear an Oklahoma case to decide whether the state must authorize a religious school as a public charter.The new church-state case...
Trump revokes the security detail of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has faced death threats
President Trump revoked the security detail of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised Trump on the COVID-19 pandemic but turned critical of Trump once he tried...
Five on Friday 1.24 – A Healthy Slice of Life | Lifestyle Blog
First of all, I’m super pleased to announce that so far everyone else has been feeling good. Thank you grape juice, charcoal, wellness pills, humidifier, and/or maybe just plain...
Cease-fire in Gaza Strip was widely welcomed. It may not last. Here’s why.
WASHINGTON —  Even before the first phase is completed, the fragile cease-fire agreement that has paused 15 months of war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas faces increasingly long odds...