WASHINGTON — For months, Western diplomats and foreign policy experts have worried that Europe’s support for Ukraine might falter as winter arrives and fuel shortages leave people freezing in their homes. …
latimes
-
-
latimes
Gavin Newsom and Brian Dahle debate in California governor’s race
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Sen. Brian Dahle clashed over gas prices, homelessness and abortion rights during the only debate between the two gubernatorial candidates in an otherwise …
-
latimes
Newsom calls on Councilmembers De León and Cedillo to resign
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday said L.A. City Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo should follow Nury Martinez in resigning from their positions, two weeks after a leaked …
-
It’s been nine months since Mike Bonin, a progressive stalwart representing the Westside of Los Angeles, beat back a recall attempt and then, just one week later, declared he would …
-
latimes
#MeToo case challenges confidentiality at California Capitol
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — As women came forward at the height of the #MeToo movement with stories of pervasive harassment and discrimination in California politics, confidentiality became central to calls to reform the …
-
Dissatisfaction with Los Angeles City Hall has been simmering for years, with residents growing exasperated over the protracted homelessness crisis, anxious over crime and exhausted by a string of corruption …
-
WASHINGTON — With election day two weeks away, Republican prospects of taking control of the House of Representatives, already strong, appear to have solidified. Barring the unexpected, President Biden’s next two …
-
latimes
Small planes breached restricted airspace during Biden’s SoCal visit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTwo small planes were intercepted by F-16 fighter jets on two separate occasions after entering temporary restricted airspaces last week during President Biden’s visit to Southern California, authorities said. The …
-
latimes
Calls for resignations, reforms at L.A. town hall on racist audio
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter the leaked recordings of racist comments from some of Los Angeles’ most powerful Latino leaders upended the city over the last two weeks, it was clear healing wasn’t going …
-
latimes
Appeals court: Graham must testify in Georgia election probe
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina must testify before a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in …