This California zoo is closing its elephant exhibit. Will more follow?
California may be the most populous state, but it will soon be losing one very big resident. After 20 years living in the Oakland Zoo,...
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Jury finds stone companies at fault in suit by countertop cutter
A Los Angeles County jury found businesses that make or distribute engineered stone at fault Wednesday for the suffering of a 34-year-old stonecutter afflicted with...
Feds reject permit for bottled water pipeline in national forest
In a decision that could end a years-long battle over commercial extraction of water from public lands, the U.S. Forest Service has ordered the company...
How Nancy Pelosi navigated the withdrawal of President Biden
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic juggernaut, navigated a careful, respectful line in her public approach to President Biden’s decision about whether to seek...
Recasting Kamala Harris gets ugly: ‘Sharp mind’ or ‘dumb as a rock’?
As Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket this week, a clear narrative surfaced from her supporters. “I’ve known Kamala...
Hiltzik: Do you really want Elon Musk to dictate our social standards?
Here’s a handy two-step process for taking a thoughtful and judicious approach to the burning social and political issues of our time: 1. Examine closely...
Biden’s address to the nation: ‘I revere this office, but I love my country more’
Saying, “I revere this office, but I love my country more,” President Biden formally announced the end of his bid for a second term in...
Adidas cuts Bella Hadid from retro ad campaign after backlash
Adidas has removed Bella Hadid from its social media pages after issuing an apology for “any upset or distress caused” by its release of an...
California to extend cell service subsidy to undocumented immigrants
Even Californians without Social Security numbers should soon have access to a state subsidy that will make cellphone service more affordable. The California Public Utilities...
Uber, Lyft win Prop 22 ruling; workers remain contractors
The California Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Proposition 22, the voter initiative that allows Uber, Lyft and other gig economy companies to classify drivers for...