It is encouraging to see the spirited debate on Proposition 50, but I wonder if those who advocate for its passage believe that “defending the rights of California’s voters” actually means “defending ...

Sometimes plans made with the best intentions don’t pay off when you do the numbers. The thing to do then is not to throw your hands up in despair, but to analyze what has gone wrong, and fix it. Such ...

The death of a diver who was struck by a boat's propeller off Orkney could have been avoided with "basic watchkeeping", investigators have said. Paul Smith, 70, from Greater Manchester, was diving at ...

Former President Barack Obama is urging Californians to vote in favor of Proposition 50, which would reshape congressional districts. Voting opened last week to add as many as five Democrat-held seats ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. As Californians start voting on Democrats’ effort to boost their ranks in Congress, former President Obama warned ...

The repugnancy of gerrymandering should be one of the few things our polarized citizenry agrees on. The disenfranchisement of any part of an electorate by artificially defining the voters friendly to ...

After the longest winner-take-all game in MLB history, the ALCS finally gets going when the Seattle Mariners travel north to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays. For my money, it's a safe ...

On November 4, Bexar County voters will weigh in on the controversial proposal to use public funds for a new Spurs arena and revitalize the Frost Bank Center. It's been a highly debated topic, ...

There’s no question that the proponents of Proposition 50 have a partisan goal. By seeking to adopt a map to put more Democrats in power in areas currently represented by Republicans, they are asking ...

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina authorities said last week they busted a father and son who were running a drug business out of an auto repair shop. The six-month investigation focused on ...

Most early airplanes had their propellers mounted at the back—so why did the aviation world flip that around? The surprising shift from push to pull isn’t about speed or tradition. It’s about airflow, ...

Get your ballots ready — it’s time for a special election in California, and our Prop. 50 Voter Guide is here to help you make your decision. The Voter Guide also includes a snapshot of who the key ...