Column: Katie Hill messed up, but she should not have resigned
I really wish U.S. Rep. Katie Hill had not resigned. The Santa Clarita freshman Democrat has been charged with no crime, is going through what appears to be a miserable divorce, has always been frank about her bisexuality, had a relationship with a member of her campaign staff, but has denied an accusation that she…
Katie Hill's fast political rise met a quick fall amid shifting politics in #MeToo era
WASHINGTON — Elected just a year ago, Rep. Katie Hill quickly became one of the highest-profile members of a celebrated freshman class led by Democratic women. The 32-year-old Santa Clarita Democrat, who was elected to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-San Francisco) leadership team, knew her rapid political rise would mean she was under a microscope: “Any…
Q&A: What you need to know about the fall of Democratic rising star Rep. Katie Hill
Katie Hill’s meteoric congressional career is coming to an abrupt end. The freshman Democrat from Santa Clarita announced Sunday she would resign amid publication of nude photos of her and allegations that she had romantic relationships with congressional and campaign subordinates. She has acknowledged having a relationship with a campaign staffer but denies having had…
The same areas of California keep catching on fire. What about limits on home building?
The wildfires engulfing California this month have burned some of the same areas where other major fires have destroyed thousands of homes in recent years. But while Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced plans that could rein in Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and other utilities since this year’s blazes began, no one…
The quiet man who harbored Islamic State leader Baghdadi
BEIRUT — The locals knew him as Abu Mohammed Salama, an animal feed wholesaler who lived in a compound on the edge of Syria’s border with Turkey, on the outskirts of a town called Barisha. Salama was friendly enough, residents said Monday, but mostly kept to himself. So they were surprised to learn about his secret…
Trump tweets photo of military dog hurt in Baghdadi raid in Syria
WASHINGTON — A president who got booed at the World Series has learned one of Washington’s oldest lessons: Want a friend, get a dog. President Trump, who revealed an astonishing measure of detail Sunday about the special forces operation in which Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi was killed, gave the public another detail about the…
Death of Baghdadi seen as a plus for Trump reelection
WASHINGTON — President Trump celebrated the death of Abu Bakr Baghdadi as he has other major events of his presidency — with grievances, partisan jabs and confounding statements and tweets. Even Democrats acknowledged that a president battling an impeachment probe and bipartisan criticism for pulling U.S. troops out of northern Syria got a much-needed win that…
Girls' volleyball: Monday's Southern Section playoff results
SOUTHERN SECTION GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Click Here: liverpool mens jersey DIVISION 8 Second round, Monday Santa Clarita Christian d. Coastal Christian, 25-9, 22-25, 26-24, 25-23 DIVISION 9 Second round, Monday Temecula Prep d. Academy for Careers & Exploration, 25-19, 25-16, 22-25, 25-23 Redlands Adventist d. La Verne Lutheran, 11-25, 25-19, 25-14, 20-25, 15-10 Mesa Grande d.…
Hornets find out why Landry Shamet is so valuable to Clippers' offense
When Clippers second-year guard Landry Shamet is making shots from long range like he was during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, he is a big-time threat for his team. When Shamet is on the court and not making shots from deep, he remains a big-time threat because he is such…
Racing! Breeders’ Cup draw
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we bring you this special edition. First off, let me direct you to our leadoff coverage both on the web and in print in the Los Angeles Times. It may sound a little in the weeds, but it’s real important.…