Mark Z. Barabak

It would have been difficult, if not impossible, for Harris to be elected governor without ruling out a 2028 run for president. If she seeks the White House, she’d be the Democrats’ shaky front-runner.

California’s governor wants to redraw congressional lines to offset a Texas gerrymander. Is that snubbing voters who took the power from politicians? Or necessarily fighting fire with fire?

Around the country, lawmakers are seeking to undermine or nullify voter-approved ballot measures. California’s voters took redistricting away from the politicians. Newsom wants it back.

Combining an ancient trope with modern cynicism, the sex-trafficking scandal has ingredients that keep it fresh long after other conspiracies faded. President Trump used it for political gain.

If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it’s not in the governor’s power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.

Voters are soured on Gov. Gavin Newsom and all three branches of the federal government. Nearly two-thirds of Californians also fret about the state of our democracy.

Roger Hutson said he’s no MAGA acolyte. But Trump’s delivery on promises on immigration, Iran and other issues have put the Denver oil and gas executive squarely behind the president.

The social safety net is being shredded, we’re losing our edge in arts and science and have squandered our standing as a beacon of hope. But we’ve survived worse.

Hazing and silencing a GOP assemblyman also demonstrated contempt for the San Diego voters he represents. The juvenile behavior highlights a downside of single-party rule in California.

Immigration raids terrorizing a large swath of the team’s fan base have forced baseball’s reigning champs to wade into uncomfortable waters. The tepid response has failed to satisfy many.