Local
A changing of the guard in Sacramento
Three days before California’s new state Legislature is set to be sworn into office — and to convene a special session focused on oil industry profits — it’s still not clear who will occupy two […]
Local
Economy
California has a home ownership crisis
When the California Legislature reconvenes in a few weeks, it will have dozens of new members, thanks to term limits and legislative districts redrawn after the 2020 census. There is no shortage of critical issues […]
Local
California has a home ownership crisis
When the California Legislature reconvenes in a few weeks, it will have dozens of new members, thanks to term limits and legislative districts redrawn after the 2020 census. There is no shortage of critical issues […]
Local
San Francisco housing project fight may go statewide
CalMatters Commentary Dan Walters A department store parking lot in downtown San Francisco is the battleground for a titanic political struggle between rival factions of the city’s dominant Democratic Party. The lot at 469 Stevenson […]
Heritage
Edison High Alumni Hall of Fame to Induct Publisher Andrew Ysiano
Latino Times Founder and Publisher, Andrew Ysiano is extremely honored at being inducted into the Edison High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes our foremost graduates who have monumentally contributed […]
Local
California stuck in Dem-GOP binary
Robert Howell, the Republican candidate for California insurance commissioner, shared that somewhat fatalistic sentiment — that voters cast ballots for candidates simply based on the letter designating their party affiliation — in a Los Angeles […]
Economy
As gas prices soar, state on brink of sending rebates
Remember when Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers struck a deal a couple of months ago to send millions of California taxpayers between $200 and $1,050 to help cover the rising cost of living? Well, […]
Local
Three state officers face policy pitfalls
Several statewide officials’ policies are coming under scrutiny as California’s Nov. 8 general election inches closer, heightening the possible political implications. First up: Attorney General Rob Bonta was dealt a major blow Monday, when the […]
Business
Vargas Creating Small Business Opportunities While Linking Central Valley to Bay Area
Veronica Vargas came to the United States as a young Argentinian immigrant – and has used the will and the heart that got her here to tirelessly serve her community. Veronica Vargas has lived in […]
Business
Newsom faces two tough labor decisions
Headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk are two highly controversial labor-backed bills that could test the limits of the governor’s commitment to progressive policy as he seeks to elevate his national profile and appeal to voters […]