Mark Z. Barabak

Commentary: A youth movement is roiling Democrats. Does age equal obsolescence? Seasoned California politicians, including former Sen. Barbara Boxer and Gov. Pete Wilson, say age is no impediment to accomplishment. But they differ over the value term limits.

NEW: A youth movement is roiling Democrats. Does age equal obsolescence?

Seasoned politicians, including former Sen. Barbara Boxer and California Gov. Pete Wilson, say age is no impediment to accomplishment.

But they differ over the value of term limits.

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Trump, contradicting the California GOP, opposes early and mail-in voting in Prop. 50 election President Trump, repeating the false claim that he lost the 2020 election because it was rigged, argued that the same would occur in the November special election as he urged GOP voters to not vote ea...

Trump, contradicting the California GOP, opposes early and mail-in voting in Prop. 50 election

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Before Renovating White House, Truman Got Buy-In From Congress and Experts

Trump team defends demolition of the East Wing to make room for a massive ballroom by noting that past presidents made changes to the White House. But Truman consulted first and got bipartisan buy-in from Congress. @lukebroadwater.bsky.social @ashleyahn88.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...

A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here's why fans want to save it Restoring California's St. George Reef Lighthouse will cost at least $10 million and helicopter access. It's a race against time -- and rising seas.

My lates for @latimes.com from Crescent City: A deadly history haunts this imperiled California lighthouse. Here’s why fans want to save the St. George Reef Lighthouse www.latimes.com/california/s...

“These laws do not require Exxon to make any changes in the way it produces, transports, refines or sells oil. They are just about information that Exxon doesn’t want to provide to the public.”

Commentary: A youth movement is roiling Democrats. Does age equal obsolescence? Seasoned California politicians, including former Sen. Barbara Boxer and Gov. Pete Wilson, say age is no impediment to accomplishment. But they differ over the value term limits.

NEW: A youth movement is roiling Democrats. Does age equal obsolescence?

Seasoned politicians, including former Sen. Barbara Boxer and California Gov. Pete Wilson, say age is no impediment to accomplishment.

But they differ over the value of term limits.

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Justice Department says it will monitor California poll sites amid Prop 50 voting The U.S. Justice Department said it was asked to monitor polling sites in California in November by state GOP officials.

Justice Department says it will monitor California poll sites amid Prop 50 voting (w/ @missdakotasmith.bsky.social):

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Commentary: She was highly qualified to be California governor. Why did her campaign fizzle? Toni Atkins is one of just three people in history to head both houses of California's Legislature. Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

NEW: She was highly qualified to be California governor, yet her campaign fizzled.

Toni Atkins made history leading both houses of California's Legislature. Despite that and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

We discussed why

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Challenges to Pelosi part of broader movement to replace the Democratic Party's old guard Rep. Nancy Pelosi's most serious primary challenge in decades is not just a local political moment, but a prominent example of a generational reckoning underway in the Democratic Party.

Challenges to Pelosi part of broader movement to replace the Democratic Party’s old guard:

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California insurers set to charge homeowners for L.A. County fire costs Residential policyholders across California could be paying several hundred million dollars to help cover the costs of claims arising out of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County.

Residential policyholders across California could be paying several hundred million dollars to help cover the costs of claims arising out of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County.

Laurence Darmiento

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Commentary: She was highly qualified to be California governor. Why did her campaign fizzle? Toni Atkins is one of just three people in history to head both houses of California's Legislature. Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

NEW: She was highly qualified to be California governor, yet her campaign fizzled.

Toni Atkins made history leading both houses of California's Legislature. Despite that and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

We discussed why

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Bob Mulholland, longtime Democratic strategist and Vietnam veteran, dies at 78 Bob Mulholland, a prominent Democratic Party strategist, Vietnam War veteran and super-delegate from California, died Sunday, Oct. 19, at the age of 78, his wif

One of California's OG political operatives. Ubiquitous for decades. RIP

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Firing artillery over Interstate 5 is 'really rare' for Camp Pendleton, expert says While no one was hurt, experts say the decision to fire live munitions over the freeway during the ceremony was highly unusual.

Firing artillery over Interstate 5 is ‘really rare’ for Camp Pendleton, expert says

Live munitions sailing over a busy freeway. What could go wrong? 🤔

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Commentary: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.

Barabak: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse

Commentary: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.

"This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a ‘Trump slump’ made life worse."

The estimable Mark Z. Barabak talks to a Vegas food server who voted twice for Trump, but now is disillusioned, hit by higher prices in the Trump economy.

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Commentary: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.

NEW: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes, but a 'Trump slump' has made his life worse.

A food server for decades on and off the Strip, he says inflation and the president’s pugnacious policies have chased tourists away.

He feels it in his wallet.

Bigly.

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Shrapnel fell onto CHP vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says The U.S. military demonstration that shot live-fire artillery rounds over Interstate 5 on Saturday dropped metal shrapnel on a California Highway Patrol vehicle, resulting in damage, agency officials ...

Shrapnel fell onto California Highway Pagrol vehicle during U.S. military live-fire exercise over I-5, agency says

Rong-gong Lin

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As wildfires scorch California, should insurers divest from fossil fuels? Even as carriers sound alarms about climate change, they continue to invest billions in oil and gas.

As catastrophic wildfires spur insurance companies to raise homeowner premiums and drop policyholders across California, the industry has blamed climate change for fueling the blazes. Yet insurers continue to invest billions in oil and gas

Ethan Varian

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Trump's America: Views of the 47th president, from the ground up Love or hate him, Donald Trump is a potent political force. This series of occasional articles looks at how his second stint as president is affecting the lives and livelihoods of Americans.

The piece is the latest installment in a series of columns looking at the lived experience of Americans under Trump 2.0

Read 'em all here:

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Commentary: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.

NEW: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes, but a 'Trump slump' has made his life worse.

A food server for decades on and off the Strip, he says inflation and the president’s pugnacious policies have chased tourists away.

He feels it in his wallet.

Bigly.

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'It's effectively a bailout': Edison benefits from fine print in Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation Fine print in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation shifts Eaton fire costs to customers

‘It’s effectively a bailout’: Southern California Edison benefits from fine print in Newsom’s last-minute utility legislation.

Fine print in legislation could force ratepayers to shoulder costs of wildfire.

Melody Petersen

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Inside the Brink’s heist: how alleged burglars behind $100-million theft were caught

If you’ve read our scoop on how the authorities caught the men allegedly behind the $100 million Brink’s heist and you want to know more, check out our latest video on the crime (by Brenda Elizondo): www.latimes.com/00000199-f3b...

Commentary: Trump has turned the White House into a government of 'snowflakes' It's almost a year into Trump 2.0 and MAGA has gone full "snowflake."

MY LATEST ⁦‪@latimes‬⁩ COLUMNA: Trump has turned the White House into a government of 'snowflakes'. Share, porfas!

How Rubio is winning over Trumpworld on striking Venezuela U.S. military pressure on Venezuela is a major victory for Marco Rubio, who has swayed MAGA to his cause: toppling leftist Latin American authoritarians.

How did Marco Rubio win White House support for Venezuela strikes? He flipped the script.

To convince isolationist MAGA leaders, Rubio reframed Maduro as not just a dictator, but also a nefarious drug kingpin who is fueling crime and overdoses on US streets.

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California made it through another summer without a Flex Alert. Thank batteries, experts say Batteries that pair with clean solar and wind energy or just bolster electrical grids in general have completely taken off and are making a big difference on the California grid.

California made it through another summer without a Flex Alert. Thank batteries, experts say

@hayleysmith.bsky.social

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Inside the Brink's heist probe: how alleged burglars behind $100-million theft were caught Cellular phone data and a serendipitous turn eventually led authorities to the seven men accused of carrying out the burglary of a Brink's big rig in July 2022.

The seven L.A. men who allegedly pulled off the $100 million Brink’s heist took precautions. They used burner phones, for one. But the night before the heist, one of them made a mistake that led to their eventual capture. Our exclusive: www.latimes.com/california/s...

“Note to Bondi: Matching signs are not a conspiracy. Just ask Kinko’s”

Commentary: In shutdown fight, this Nevada Democrat stands (almost) alone. And she's fine with that Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is one of just two Democrats to vote with the GOP. She said the shutdown is unnecessary to settle the parties' differences.

NEW: In shutdown fight, this Nevada Democrat stands (almost) alone. And she’s fine with that

Catherine Cortez Masto is one of just two Dems voting with Republicans.

She says negotiation and compromise are still possible, even in these intensely partisan times.

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Commentary: In shutdown fight, this Nevada Democrat stands (almost) alone. And she's fine with that Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is one of just two Democrats to vote with the GOP. She said the shutdown is unnecessary to settle the parties' differences.

NEW: In shutdown fight, this Nevada Democrat stands (almost) alone. And she’s fine with that

Catherine Cortez Masto is one of just two Dems voting with Republicans.

She says negotiation and compromise are still possible, even in these intensely partisan times.

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Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire deal. But college protesters say activism won't stop Hostage and prisoner exchanges took place between Israel and Hamas and there appeared to be an end to a two-year war. But campuses are still reeling from the aftermath of years of pro-Palestinian prot...

For 2 years, universities have been a center of the pro-Palestinian movement, protests and controversy. With the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, what comes next on campuses? @danielnmiller.bsky.social and I spoke to pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel students to find out: www.latimes.com/california/s...