With Henry Waxman’s impressive 40-year career in the House of Representatives coming to an end, a freshman – attorney Elan Carr or State Sen. Ted Lieu – will be taking his place as the U.S. Read more...

This editorial board endorses a “yes” vote on proposition 48. Proposition 48 would allow a casino to be built by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians off-reservation in Madera County. Read more...

This board endorses Sheila Kuehl for the 3rd District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors because of her experience in the California legislature and her dedication to advocacy. Read more...

The board endorses Sebastian Ridley-Thomas to continue representing the 54th district in the California State Assembly. Ridley-Thomas has served as the representative for the district since December 2013, when he was voted into office during a special election. Read more...

California is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in its history, and while the billions raised through Proposition 1 won’t go towards buying rainwater, it still represents a positive step toward securing the state’s water future. Read more...

Securing land for parks is a serious undertaking for any county government. In the most populous county in the United States, doing so requires a substantial amount of financial backing and commitment of taxpayer dollars – but when that funding already exists, it can’t be overdrawn. Read more...