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Tue, October 26, 2021 | 01:12

Blocking CA forest management risks more climate disasters

In the scramble to evacuate all of South Lake Tahoe in late August, there was a palpable fear among fleeing residents that the destructive Caldor Fire could raze one of the largest communities in the Tahoe basin. Thankfully, after firefighters mounted a massive defense, South Lake Tahoe was spared.

2021-10-25 17:00

Colin Powell should be remembered for promoting honesty, civility and patriotism above divisive politics

As soon as I learned that former Secretary of State Colin Powell had died Oct. 18, my mind flashed back to his infamous U.N. speech on Feb. 5, 2003, in which Powell pressed for a war to disarm Iraq. I can't forget my unease as I watched him - on TV in northern Iraq, where I was awaiting the start of the Iraq war.

2021-10-24 14:49

Facebook rebrand could be huge risk

Facebook Inc. may be preparing a fresh coat of paint for itself. A report in technology news site The Verge, citing a source with direct knowledge, says that the company is planning to change its name next week to reflect its new focus on building the metaverse - a new digital network for connecting to others through augmented reality and virtual reality, whose future success...

2021-10-24 14:45

How to handle an anti-vaccine 'stay-at-home' protest against schools

Some California parents kept their kids out of classrooms Monday as part of a statewide protest against the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schools that Gov. Gavin Newsom has promised.

2021-10-21 16:37

Why journalists are failing the public with 'both-siderism' in political coverage

American politics has changed dramatically since my post-Watergate generation of journalists began covering the story. Political journalism hasn't kept up. For years it was easy to cover “both sides” - Republicans and Democrats - as equally worthy, and blameworthy, partners in democracy.

2021-10-21 16:33

US courting cold war with China

Why is the United States - its president, its politicians, its pundits - hellbent on creating a cold war environment and arms race with China?

2021-10-20 16:52

Abraham Accords don't address Israel's most existential problem

Just over a year ago, a deal was signed on the White House lawn between Israel and two tiny Arab Gulf countries. It was billed as a game changer in the Middle East.

2021-10-19 16:56

Israel, not US, has plan B on Iranian nukes

It appears that President Joe Biden's administration is finally taking “no” for an answer from Iran. Since the summer, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signaled that his patience is not infinite when it comes to his offer to re-enter the 2015 nuclear deal. This week, Blinken went a bit further, saying, “We will look at every option to deal with the challenge posed by Ira...

2021-10-19 16:48

Fragile internet is threat to economy

It has been a rough few months for the internet.

2021-10-18 16:05

Measure on homelessness that will not help homeless people

With homelessness the biggest issue in Los Angeles as a mayoral election season revs up, Councilman Joe Buscaino is pushing for a measure on the June 2022 ballot that would outlaw homeless people camping in public spaces. If the City Council approves, voters would see that measure on the same ballot that has Buscaino running for mayor.

2021-10-17 16:37

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