Politics
Though Obama was initially noncommittal after Biden said he would not seek reelection, the Obamas’ nod is unsurprising given their long relationship with Harris.
July 26, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Michelle Obama has shown no interest in presidential politics. But if our democracy needs saving, we need her on the ticket with Kamala Harris.
July 23, 2024
World & Nation
Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama, has died at age 86. She moved into the White House with President Obama’s family in 2009.
May 31, 2024
President Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a diverse group of 19 people, including Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh.
May 3, 2024
California
Choi has so far avoided the kinds of controversies that plagued his predecessor, but low morale, an uptick in shootings by officers, and other challenges remain for the department’s first Asian American leader.
April 11, 2024
Watch L.A.
April 18, 2024
At a news conference with Mayor Karen Bass, the LAPD chief said he would retire at the end of February but continue advising the department as a consultant. The city is expected to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.
Jan. 12, 2024
The Police Commission will have to move quickly to get an interim chief in place over the next six weeks. Opinions vary about what qualities to look for.
Jan. 20, 2024
Books
Journalist Michele Norris gave her vast audience a single prompt: Send in six words about race. She talks about the result, ‘Hidden Conversations.’
Jan. 16, 2024
GOP Rep. Michelle Steel faces Democratic challengers Kim Nguyen-Penaloza, Derek Tran, Aditya Pai and Cheyenne Hunt for a seat representing the largely Asian American area.
Feb. 1, 2024