Scott Wilson
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Outflanked by liberals, Oregon conservatives aim to become part of Idaho
An effort to shift the state’s border to the west is gathering popularity in eastern Oregon, where residents are irked at liberal policy moves by Democrats. → Read More
Democratic AGs are using the courts to win on abortion, gun control
Democratic state attorneys general are finding successes that eluded them for years. → Read More
California shifts to an experiment in coercion to treat the homeless
A new court system seeks to find a middle road between jail and ignoring the mentally ill, many of whom live on the streets. → Read More
California fires widen the gap between rich and poor
In California and much of the American West, the extremes of climate change are widening the gap between rich and poor. → Read More
Los Angeles City Council member resigns days after racist comments surface
Nury Martinez, captured on the tape making disparaging remarks about various city residents and the young Black son of a fellow council member, earlier resigned the council presidency. → Read More
Leaked racist tape shakes political alliances in Los Angeles
The tape of a conversation, which targeted Black people among others, has threatened a longstanding racial coalition in the city. → Read More
In Oakland, closing schools opens questions about a city’s soul
Black Oakland is being overwhelmed by the arrival of White and Latino residents, low Black birthrates, high costs, and the gentrification transforming the city. → Read More
A new gold rush pits money and jobs against California’s environment
Companies are seeking to open old mines and explore in new sensitive regions amid resistance from Californians who want the Gold Rush to remain part of history → Read More
Democratic cities in Republican states seek ways around abortion bans
The net result is confusion, as GOP states impose abortion bans while liberal local prosecutors say they will decline to enforce the measures. → Read More
A liberal D.A. finds voters’ moods have changed even in San Francisco
Chesa Boudin goes into a Tuesday recall on the ropes, as priorities in the liberal sanctuary have shifted out from under him. → Read More
In Los Angeles, public anger drives an identity-focused mayor’s race
Frustrated voters in a left-leaning city are seeking a new leader in a time of “crisis,” with the leading candidates a former Republican billionaire and a prominent Democratic congresswoman. → Read More
In the capital of Blue State America, a new ferment over homelessness
Two new approaches to the state's mounting humanitarian crisis seek to focus attention on addicts and the mentally ill and on bringing new accountability to local governments to resolve the problem → Read More
Sacramento police arrest ‘related suspect’ in shooting that killed 6
Police said they had arrested one person described as a “related suspect.” → Read More
As it enters a third year, California’s drought is strangling the farming industry
The lack of water in California's Central Valley, a linchpin of the nation's food supply, is undermining its agriculture industry. A region is being reshaped as families move out and corporations move in. → Read More
How far-right militia groups found a foothold in deep-blue California
The recent recall of a moderate Republican supervisor in Shasta County will serve as a blueprint for a conservative push for political influence. → Read More
Inside the Tenderloin, can a city fix a neighborhood while staying true to its values?
In San Francisco, one of the bluest cities in America, leaders struggle to balance Democratic principles with the practicality. → Read More
On the California Supreme Court, Leondra Kruger is known for her ‘persuasive powers’ among the justices
The potential Supreme Court nominee, a self-described “low-key” person in a highly charged role, would bring a liberal outlook and a “law nerd” view to the highest court. → Read More
Colorado residents still reeling from mass shooting now contend with Marshall Fire disaster
“It’s been an incredibly difficult year,” Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett said. → Read More
San Francisco Mayor London Breed declares emergency in Tenderloin neighborhood
Breed said the declaration will speed police and social service resources to the area, known for drug abuse and homelessness. → Read More
As Kyle Rittenhouse trial nears end, judge’s decisions from the bench come under scrutiny
In running the Kyle Rittenhouse murder case, Judge Bruce E. Schroeder is doing it his way. → Read More