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Millions of Americans Like Trump Better in Theory Than in Practice

It’s not often that a single poll result can help you understand several things at once: why President Donald Trump is politically vulnerabl...
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Millions of Americans Like Trump Better in Theory Than in Practice

It’s not often that a single poll result can help you understand several things at once: why President Donald Trump is politically vulnerabl...

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Newsom Wanted To Fast-Track the Delta Tunnel Project. The Legislature Slowed the Flow

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Repeatedly Gavin Newsom has sought legislative approv...

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Israel Had the Courage to Do What Needed to Be Done

It may be months or years before we’ll know the full results of Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets, which b...

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California’s Battle Against Homelessness Needs a ‘Combined Arms’ Approach

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. World War II was the most massive military conflict i...

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An Anti-War Movement Is Stirring in Israel

I just spent a week in Israel and, while it may not look as if much has changed — the grinding war in the Gaza Strip continues to grind — I ...

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This Israeli Government Is a Danger to Jews Everywhere

Israelis, diaspora Jewry and friends of Israel everywhere need to understand that the way Israel is fighting the war in the Gaza Strip today...

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Water Scarcity Is Forcing Tough Decisions. This Legislation Can Keep Our Family Farm Afloat

My family is proud of our farm in Kerman. At VF&B Farms, we’ve grown just about everything over the years — cotton, tomatoes, almonds, s...

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The Democrats’ Problems Are Bigger Than You Think

I have a lot of Democratic friends who are extremely disappointed with their party leaders. They tell me that the Democratic Party is curren...

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Health Care Is a Lifeline. The Central Valley Deserves Better.

When I talk about health care, it’s personal. Noe Garcia Opinion My mother is a two-time cancer survivor, fighting a lifelong battle wit...

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California’s Stubborn Problems Keep Thwarting Its Ballooning Budget

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The first quarter of the 21st century has been, in a ...

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Iranian State TV Halts Live Broadcast After Israeli Strike

Smoke rises following what Iran says was an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Global Markets Recover on Iran Ceasefire Reports, Central Banks in Focus

The crest of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo
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Madera Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking

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Touring a Tunnel That Leads Underneath a Hospital in Southern Gaza

Flowers and hand-written messages sit at a memorial outside the Minnesota State Capitol in honor of Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, after a gunman killed them, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., June 15, 2025. (Reuters/Tim Evans)
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Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Killing Visited Other Legislators’ Homes, Prosecutors Say

Spyware from U.S.-backed Israeli firm Paragon Solutions was used to target prominent European journalists’ phones, raising concerns about government surveillance and commercial spyware abuse. (Shutterstock)
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Spyware From US-Backed Israeli Firm Targeted European Journalists, Report Finds

President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday, on the day of his 79th birthday, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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Israel’s War of Choice With Iran Puts Trump in a Bind

The Oak Fire near Morgan Canyon Road and Country Oak Lane in Prather remains active at 46% containment, burning 14 acres with 45 personnel working alongside multiple air tankers to strengthen containment lines. (CalFire)
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Prather’s Oak Fire Active in Fresno County, 46% Contained

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