California
No evidence of explosives was found after report of a bomb threat at the former governor’s Brentwood home.
Nathan Hochman became L.A. County district attorney on Tuesday and immediately began undoing many of the progressive policies of predecessor George Gascón.
Politics
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gave Vice President Kamala Harris her latest Republican endorsement Wednesday.
Schwarzenegger unexpectedly sprang forth and launched a 60-day candidacy for governor as part of a madcap recall election. There are noteworthy parallels between that contest and the truncated race for president.
Hollywood Inc.
Ninety years after composer Arnold Schoenberg fled the Nazis and moved to Los Angeles, the publishing company established by his heirs was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
The former publisher of the National Enquirer brought up a deal he had made with then-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during former President Trump’s trial.
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.
Entertainment & Arts
Arnold Schwarzenegger is being sued by a cyclist he collided with earlier this year in West Los Angeles. The cyclist alleges she suffered ‘permanent injuries.’
Letters to the Editor
A reader notices that a story of sexual harassment at an L.A. community colleges appeared in print near a column praising Arnold Schwarzenegger, himself credibly accused of misconduct.
Although it is common for political candidates to name-check hometown heroes during their travels, former President Trump’s focus on the late golfer Arnold Palmer’s genitalia was peculiar.