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Love or hate him, Donald Trump is a potent political force. This series of occasional articles looks at how his second stint as president is affecting the lives and livelihoods of Americans.
Two friends, a Democrat and Republican, watch Trump’s inauguration and speech with different perspectives and some good-natured ribbing. They both praise his delivery, if not his policies.
Nearly three years after passage of legislation to place a commemorative plaque on the western front of the Capitol there is still no action. Speaker Mike Johnson and other Trump allies are trying to bury history.
Santa Rosa’s Jeff Okrepkie has experience on both sides of disaster, as a wildfire survivor as well as a government official dealing with the aftermath. His counsel includes patience, compassion and building community.
Spencer helped invent the modern political consulting business with its emphasis on TV-centric campaigning.
In their haste to politicize one of the worst natural disasters in California history, Donald Trump and many allies don’t bother offering hopes and prayers. Their callous response is unprecedented.
California may be home to Hollywood, but the state has a long history of electing non-celebrity, charisma-challenged governors. Dull and dutiful could be a successful recipe once more in 2026.
The state’s recent population growth comes with caveats, but hopefully will put an end to the premature death notices and hyperbolic takeaways. At the least, it should end the groundless talk of mass “exodus.”
The narrative of Jimmy Carter being overwhelmed by inflation and Iran’s ayatollah fails to account for his many achievements. But he was no saint.
