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UC Berkeley hires private security firm after fatal shooting near campus stirs safety concerns Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín issued a statement condemning the shooting and expressing support for those who worked on the scene:…
Every burned town is tragic. But Newsom needs to lead with science, not sentiment. If he does, he’ll have little to worry about. Newsom’s Town of Dreams The sun is just above the horizon…
On the issues: Rep. Young Kim and Asif Mahmood on abortion, inflation and immigration. In May, we highlighted some misconceptions about health care costs, and this week we will examine the most important misconceptions…
How the Nury Martinez scandal strikes at the heart of Latino identity Nury Marquez Martinez (left) is seen as a Latino hero; a former first lady of the state who was at the helm…
Endorsement: The Times rescinds its endorsement of Danielle Sandoval for L.A. City Council in November, following the revelation that Sandoval had sent a sexually suggestive photo of herself to a friend, in addition to…
Guerrero: L.A. needs a new generation of Latino leaders who can stand up to Trump “I love Donald Trump, and I love his policies, and, really, I love his personality,” said David Campos, chairman…
Bamboo vipers and many-banded kraits: Experiencing Hong Kong’s snake safari At the age of 16, I went on a snake safari in Hong Kong, an experience that has stayed with me ever since. I…