California
A study suggests that wrapping a surfboard in very bright lights — like aquatic Christmas trees — could make the surfer less interesting to great white sharks.
Nov. 13, 2024
Letters to the Editor
A columnist said we need to stop treating elections like ‘religious wars.’ But that’s exactly what they’ve become thanks to the far right.
Nov. 3, 2024
A weekend storm forecast to bring the region’s first rainfall since May shouldn’t arrive until after the Dodgers’ World Series championship parade Friday.
Oct. 31, 2024
Democrats need to “get off our moral high horse and rethink our attitudes so the people will actually choose us,” says a reader. “Our attitude feels good, but it is stupid.”
Nov. 11, 2024
An animal rights activist says there must be a balance struck between zoos that put elephants on exhibit and sanctuaries that don’t allow visitors.
Nov. 5, 2024
People flock to the Eastern Sierra because of the open space. The solution to the housing shortage is to increase density in existing towns.
Oct. 29, 2024
After researching the 10 California propositions on the ballot, a reader asks: Don’t we elect legislators to decide complex policy matters?
Oct. 15, 2024
Lifestyle
From ziplining and a farm tour with alpacas to a candlelit orchestra show, here are gifts for the person who prefers adventure over objects this holiday season.
“Years ago, Ronald Reagan said, ‘Latinos are Republican; they just don’t know it yet,’” says a reader. “Only time will tell if they have found their true political calling.”
Nov. 14, 2024
Dodgers
Blaming unlimited payroll for the success of the teams in the biggest markets has become a lazy narrative.