Alice Huang, who U.S. intelligence determined is a Chinese asset, emerged from the high-flying world of Shanghai finance to work with tech titans and obtain essential A.I. chips. Go to …
In a first, L.A.’s three citywide elected offices will all be held by Asian Americans
Mayor-elect Nithya Raman came to the U.S. from India as a child. City Atty.-elect Marissa Roy’s mother emigrated from India. And City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who won reelection in June, …
Hiltzik: The Democrats’ first ‘affordability’ remedy should be raising the federal minimum wage
The value of the federal minimum wage peaked in 1968. Let’s bring it up to date. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Chabria: Inside the prison cell where Newsom made his death row decision
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to commute every California death sentence involved a mafia murder, warm socks and an unexpected meeting in a San Quentin prison cell. Read full story Author: …
He built a chipmaking giant. Now Jensen Huang faces his biggest test
Nvidia is facing a major test as revelations surface that he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Read full story Author: Queenie Wong
Arellano: Raman’s victory was a resounding rebuke to L.A.’s Latino political establishment
Almost all the city’s Latino power brokers — politicians, nonprofit leaders, union activists, celebrities — bet big on longtime ally Karen Bass, only to now find themselves on the outside …
California judge says she was fired after objecting to settlements with insurers seeking rate hikes
An administrative law judge says she was fired after objecting to settlements California Department of Insurance regulators reached with carriers seeking rate hikes. Read full story Author: Laurence Darmiento
Another California winery is struggling, being sued by lenders amid a slump in wine demand
The suit against Ehren Jordan Wine Cellars adds to a string of California winery bankruptcies, layoffs and closures as sales slump. Read full story Author: Ella Chakarian
Beyoncé means business. At USC, MBA students will study her empire
USC Marshall’s new MBA course, “The Business of Beyoncé,” will examine the superstar’s strategies in music, fashion, branding and entertainment. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
Billionaire tax rejected on concern squeezing California’s ultra-rich would harm the economy
Supporters of Proposition 40, a proposal to tax California billionaires to mostly fund healthcare, faced opposition from politicians, a teachers union and other powerful groups before residents cast their votes. …
Rep. Calvert declared winner in contested Southern California congressional race
Longtime Rep. Ken Calvert has survived a fierce reelection battle against fellow Republican Rep. Young Kim to represent a newly drawn Southern California congressional district. Read full story Author: Dakota …
The Founders’ Vision Was Religious Liberty for All
The First Amendment’s Establishment and Free Exercise clauses seem clear: They guarantee the free exercise of religion while prohibiting the state from endorsing a particular religion. In the words of …
Trump’s Battle With the Bureaucracy – and the Voters Who Stopped Him
America did not drift into bureaucratic tyranny by accident. For over a century, the federal government has systematically replaced a representative republic with an insulated, unelected administrative state. This transformation …
US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident. Read full story Author:
Met Police investigate several new reports on Russell Brand following his conviction
Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received “several reports in during the trial and since the trial”. Read full story Author:
Phones to be banned from pupils’ bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June. Read full story Author:
Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of ‘dreadful abuse’
A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints. Read full story Author:
Trump says more US attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’
The president says the US is keeping “status quo” with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation change. Read full story Author:
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win? Read full story Author:
Meghan joins Harry in Brussels in first public appearance since father’s arrest
The Duchess of Sussex had pulled out of giving a speech with Prince Harry at the event promoting children’s online safety. Read full story Author: