Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory

Democrats’ fear rising that too many candidates in governor’s race could lead to a Republican victory

SAN FRANCISCOΒ β€”Β Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November. Because of those concerns, the Democrats lagging at the bottom of the…

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On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance

On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance

CARACAS, VenezuelaΒ β€”Β It was about 2 a.m. Saturday Caracas time when the detonations began, lighting up the sullen sky like a post-New Year’s fireworks display. β€œΒ‘Ya comenzΓ³!” was the recurrent phrase in homes, telephone conversations and social media chats as the latest iteration of U.S. β€œshock and awe” rocked the Venezuelan capital. β€œIt has begun!” Then…

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LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights

LGBTQ+ candidates step up amid threats to queer rights

San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert doesn’t generally agree with political parties redrawing congressional maps to gain power. But after President Trump persuaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw his state’s maps in order to improve Republican chances of retaining control of Congress in 2026, Von Wilpert said she decided California’s only option was…

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Review: ‘The Runarounds,’ set to the soundtrack of a real band, is teen wish fulfillment

Review: ‘The Runarounds,’ set to the soundtrack of a real band, is teen wish fulfillment

Hey, hey, they’re the Runarounds, the latest Pinocchio band to straddle the line between fiction and fact. Meet Charlie (William Lipton), guitar! He’s a romantic! Neil (Axel Ellis), also guitar! Not just a pothead! (He reads Ferlinghetti.) Topher (Jeremy Yun), lead guitar! The quiet one! Wyatt (Jesse Golliher), bass! The even quieter one! And Bez…

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