In the history of California, there has never been a bigger disconnect between political elites and the citizenry than over the issue of Proposition 13. In June of 1978, every editorial board in California, every labor group, every education organization and, yes, even big business opposed Prop. 13. While its defeat seemed certain to the…
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Over the years, I’ve given you people lots of useless advice, but here’s some that you shouldn’t ignore: Get yourself a live-in body builder. If this is impossible, I’m willing to rent out my son for a nominal fee. He can bench press 300 pounds. The reason you need a strongman in your house is…
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Can cities really adopt laws saying that sober living homes must have permits? And that such homes must be separated — by hundreds of feet! — from one another? That’s blatant discrimination against people recovering from addiction, who are considered disabled under the law… right? Wrong, a panel of judges from the U. S. Court…
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Which Epson printer is best? While the world continues to barrel toward an all-digital future, there is still a considerable need for good printers, especially when it comes to business of both the big and small variety. When searching for a good printer, one of the best brands you can select from is Epson, thanks to…
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By DAVID A. LIEB, MARGERY A. BECK and BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska were asked last year whether they wanted to require employers to provide paid sick leave to their workers. They overwhelmingly said yes. Now some lawmakers in each of those states are trying…
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By JUSTIN SPIKE, Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — An unprecedented blackout across Spain and Portugal upended the lives of millions across the Iberian Peninsula, a stark reminder of modern society’s reliance on electricity, and how quickly life can descend into chaos when the grid goes down. Power was nearly completely restored across the region…
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war “is far too complex to be done quickly,” a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as the U.S. labors to bring momentum to peace efforts and expresses frustration over the slow progress. Meanwhile, a nighttime Russian drone attack on…
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press Business Writer World shares were mixed on Wednesday as strong corporate profits were offset by uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade war. The Eurozone logged 0.4% growth in the first quarter of the year, stronger than in the last quarter of 2024. But the outlook has been dimmed by higher…
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By MORIAH BALINGIT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds for terminating their legal status. The new details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had…
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LOS ANGELES — An already taxed Dodgers bullpen was asked to handle nine more innings on Tuesday night, adding to its workload as the busiest in the major leagues this season. Officially, the innings put in by left-hander Jack Dreyer will count in their total for the team’s starters since the rookie “opened” the game…
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