Republican candidate Steve Hilton has edged narrowly ahead of Democrat Katie Porter in California’s latest gubernatorial poll from Emerson College, marking a notable shift in the race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, Newsweek reported. The survey, conducted Oct. 20–21, shows Hilton at 16% and Porter at 15%, within the...
Trump Dismisses 2028 VP Run as ‘Too Cute,’ Leaves Door Open to Third Term Talk
AIR FORCE ONE/TOKYO — President Donald Trump on Monday ruled out running for vice president in the 2028 election but declined to definitively say he would not seek a third term, keeping alive speculation about how he might seek to extend his time in office. Trump has repeatedly flirted with...
Police Make Arrests in Louvre Robbery, Authorities Say
PARIS — Police have made arrests in the brazen jewelry heist last week at the Louvre Museum in Paris, French authorities said Sunday, without specifying how many people had been taken into custody. The robbery, which stunned France, was carried out by four people. Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor, said...
Bessent Says China to Buy US Soybeans, Delay Rare Earths Rules
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he anticipates that China will revive substantial purchases of U.S. soybeans for several years and will delay its expanded licensing regime for rare earths by a year and re-examine it after two days of trade talks in Malaysia. Bessent...
Newsom Admits to Eying 2028 Presidential Bid in CBS Interview
WASHINGTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an interview aired on Sunday that he is considering running for U.S. president in 2028 and will make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections. Newsom, a Democrat, has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential...
California Sued Over Bond Program That Favors Wealthy School Districts
A public interest law firm filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of California, charging that its program to subsidize school construction perpetuates vast inequalities for students in low-wealth communities. Public school students on some districts’ splendid campuses enjoy modern science labs, shaded outdoor spaces, and spacious auditoriums, while their peers in...
Democrats Join With Trump in the Death of Democracy
In 2020, Democrats won a convincing election victory. They proceeded to do what all victorious parties do. They passed legislation in accord with their priorities, including raising health insurance subsidies to families making up to 400% of the poverty line. They wrote the law so that the subsidies would expire...
Misfiring Fresno State Overpowered by San Diego State in Shutout Loss
The Fresno State football team has one week to find its missing offense. Otherwise, the Bulldogs risk a third straight humiliating defeat in Mountain West Conference play when they travel to Boise State next Saturday. Despite an extra week to prepare for San Diego State — this season’s conference bully...
Trump Announces 10% Increase in Tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," just days after ending trade talks with Ottawa over what Trump described as a misleading ad. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Merced County Is Short on Prosecutors. This College Program Could Help
Merced College students interested in a law career will have a new opportunity this spring. Next semester, Merced College students can enroll in the California Law Pathway, a statewide program that connects students to law fields. Participating schools already include 36 community colleges, 20 four-year colleges and 16 law schools. Law Pathway...