The Man Behind the Manhunt: Few Warning Signs in Alleged L.A. Shooter’s Past
As police widen their search for Christopher Dorner, those who knew him say the former cop and Navy reservist was nothing but friendly
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Is California’s Democratic Supermajority an Omen for the Rest of the U.S.?
The Republican Party’s troubles in the Golden State began years ago and could not be mended in time for the election. Does the same fate await the GOP nationwide?
California Saves Its Schools: Can the State Now Save Itself?
Voters in the Golden State have averted disaster, and now, with Democrats holding a rare supermajority, politicians have a window of opportunity to end the fiscal crisis for good
California’s Prop 35: Why Some Oppose an Anti-Sex-Trafficking Initiative
The proposition is likely to pass but some experts say it may be flawed and may not be helpful to victims
How Innocence of Muslims Emerged from the Seamy Side of Hollywood
A veteran of the low-budget end of the entertainment industry talks about how the director of the incendiary film got involved in the project
The Making of Innocence of Muslims: One Actor’s Story
How a sometime adult-film actor found himself cast in the most controversial film of the year
Why Are Some Undocumenteds Nervous About Obama’s Immigration Reform?
As deferred action program launches, confusion and anxiety reign over who is covered — and whose status might be put at risk
Anaheim’s Long, Hot Summer: The Police vs. the Latino Community
A dramatic video of cops suppressing a local protest against an earlier shooting has spiraled into controversy and a spotlight on how the police do their business in a minority community.
