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November 7, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Who Will Replace Pelosi in Congress?

Two Democrats have already announced their campaigns to replace Representative Nancy Pelosi in her San Francisco district, and others may join the race soon.

The Rise of Nancy Pelosi: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Speaker of the House

The daughter of a politician, she didn’t expect to become one. But once she ran for office in 1987, there was no stopping her.

Trump Pressure Risks Free Speech at University of California, Judge Warns

A federal judge said that faculty members were being affected in their teaching and research by the Trump administration’s pressure campaign.

California Fire Victims Urge State to Hold Insurers Accountable

“We thought we could trust the system,” said a homeowner in Altadena whose insurance policy was canceled only months before the January fires destroyed his home.

A Prison Hospice Program for the Living and the Dying

Most people who die in prison die alone. Programs like the one at California Medical Facility aim to prevent that.

What are Chargers getting in Trevor Penning? Imperfect player with athleticism, attitude

There was no ideal fix to the Chargers’ offensive tackle situation, but Penning should be in the mix for playing time.

Woman Gets 15 Years to Life in Actress’s Death From Silicone Shots

Cindyana Santangelo had an embolism after receiving injections of silicone oil into her buttocks by Libby Adame, the second fatal augmentation procedure connected to her.

Their Love Story Came With Clues — and One Obvious Answer

Lynn He and Zachary Hobesh met 12 years ago at a trivia night in Los Angeles that was organized by an alumni group for their alma mater.

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