The archive of all headlines from June 28, 2017, organized by time of publication.
The dire warning that Syria is planning another chemical weapons attack requires a credible messenger to have a receptive national and foreign audience. L.A. Now
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to make changes to the bill to try to convince reluctant GOP senators to vote for the measure.
Sandra Hutchens faces growing questions over her department’s handling of a jail snitch scandal and the embarrassing escape by inmates from the county jail last year. Politics
National Security
Jurors interviewed nearly 100 people and heard stories about unwelcome touching and sexual behavior between management and subordinates within the investigation bureau, a unit that includes more than 250 staff members, most of them sworn peace officers.Under fire, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens says she won't seek reelection
In a move that triggers the most dramatic shakeup of the California Board of Equalization in its 138-year history, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that strips the scandal-plagued state tax collection agency of most of its powers and duties as officials scramble to create an entirely… COMPANY TOWN
In a move that triggers the most dramatic shakeup of the California Board of Equalization in its 138-year history, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that strips the scandal-plagued state tax collection agency of most of its powers and duties. Mexico & The Americas
Construction of four to eight prototypes could begin by late summer. All will be built near the San Diego-area border fence. Politics
Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, seems to have miscalculated by assuming that conservatives and moderates would unite to make good on their promise to repeal Obamacare quickly.He put his legislative thumb on the scale in favor of conservatives, alienating senators from states that had expanded Medicaid.
Venezuela Crisis
Leading critics question whether it’s such a good deal. Politics
Regressive gender politics are resurgent in 2017, as demonstrated by a Republican bill that would be devastating to women’s health
Leading critics question whether it’s such a good deal.How one union boss manages to outfox L.A. politicians — and deliver the goods to his members
Leading critics question whether it’s such a good deal.Steve Lopez: How one union boss manages to outfox L.A. politicians — and deliver the goods to his members
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Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, seems to have assumed that Republican conservatives and moderates would unite to make good on their promise to repeal Obamacare quickly.He put his legislative thumb on the scale in favor of conservatives, alienating senators from states that had expanded Medicaid.