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Letters to the Editor: Gerrymandering is just as bad as attempts to manipulate voters

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'The principle should be consistent: Voters should choose their representatives, not have their choices manipulated by those seeking to gain or retain power,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Abcarian: Will we ever learn the truth about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein?

Robin Abcarian — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A new report by House Democrats alleges that Trump and Epstein used modeling agencies and beauty pageants as sexual hunting grounds.

Letters to the Editor: We can't stop the tides, but smart policy can mitigate the damage

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'With coastal communities already experiencing flooding and more extreme tides expected in the months ahead, policymakers must look beyond temporary fixes and invest in lasting mitigation solutions that reduce future damage,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: We need real reform after the midterms, not political theater

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Democrats can spend the next two years trying to "investigate" what we all already know is true, or they can govern and solve problems. We can't do both,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: If 44% of Americans believe in ghosts, is Halloween still harmless fun?

Eli Federman — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

The danger isn't children pretending that ghosts are real. It's adults who never learn the difference.

Contributor: If Israeli politics were rational, Arab parties would now be holding all the cards

David N. Myers — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:58:00 GMT

The factions that oppose Benjamin Netanyahu could join with the Arab bloc and oust him. But they refuse.

Letters to the Editor: The taxpayers shouldn't have to shell out for Bianco's political stunt

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'It is no coincidence that at the time, Bianco was a candidate for governor. The ballot seizure has to be viewed as a political stunt to gain attention for his candidacy,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: We have to be realistic when dealing with visitors to the Hollywood sign

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'A lawsuit can often take years to resolve. Solutions that will work need to be enacted now, especially before the Olympics come to L.A. in 2028,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Banning assault weapons won't solve our gun crisis, but it would certainly help

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Banning assault weapons would deprive mass shooters of their most devastating tool, and reassure every American who can no longer enter a public place without checking for the exits,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Granderson: Win or lose, Abdul El-Sayed's campaign could change everything

LZ Granderson — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Michigan Senate candidate's platform isn't out of touch. It's homegrown. Just like him.

Contributor: Taxing wealth is a dangerous step toward taxing retirement savings

Chris Hannan — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:13:33 GMT

By backing Proposition 42, working Californians have an opportunity to protect their hard-earned nest eggs.

Contributor: Billionaires compensate us many times over. Wealth taxes endanger that

Veronique de Rugy — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

California already spends $350 billion a year. What will the extra cash out of billionaires' pockets actually accomplish?

Contributor: Dolores Huerta was fearless about everything except her own flaws

Matt Garcia — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:10:13 GMT

In the last few months, I became more hopeful that she might ultimately reconcile inconsistencies in her life. Would she finally recognize the pain she caused others?

Letters to the Editor: Catapult Books' fall is sad but not surprising in a tough publishing industry

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'We all work and thrive — or not — on the whims of readers, the economy that sometimes restricts disposable income, and an ever-changing landscape of entertainment options that chop that disposable income into pieces,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: LAUSD's lack of transparency and accountability is deeply troubling

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'For decades, LAUSD has made decisions isolated from the classroom and school site. In this moment, this is simply not good enough for our children and city,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Short-term corporate profits aren't worth the destruction of our planet

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Maybe The Times could report further on the amazing advances being made in China and all over the world to combat the destruction of our planet, rather than presenting this as if it is all inevitable,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: The musicians who contribute to iconic film scores are rarely given credit

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'My father was a studio musician who lent his French horn-playing to some of the most beloved movie scores ... It is very sad that he, and so many others, were never credited,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Trump's reaction to Brazil election gives us a preview of midterms

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Lest anyone think that this situation is relevant only for Brazilians, it is rational to conclude that it provides a road map of what our president will do when his party loses the U.S. House of Representatives and possibly the Senate in next week's election,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Our animal nature fuels xenophobia, but nature also supplies the cure

Eugene Linden — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Human progress is the story of defying movements like Trumpism and Nazism.

Contributor: California needs nonpartisan elections for the top two fiscal roles

Lanhee J. Chen — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Neither the controller nor treasurer has discretion over raising taxes, expanding abortion access or cracking down on crime, the sort of issues on which party affiliation provides meaningful clues.

Calmes: There is no opposition leader. The American people are standing against Trump

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have come off the sidelines to rally voters for the midterms, but they waited until a trend was already clear. The animating force behind the blue wave is Trump himself.

Letters to the Editor: Nancy Pelosi's apparent grudge against Scott Wiener isn't a great look

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:14:28 GMT

'The former House speaker is months away from leaving public life, and it strikes me, as someone living in the congressional district just south of hers, that she's trying to leave her mark on the only political issue that she can meaningfully affect: her replacement,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Urban planning should be considered when consolidating schools

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Capable urban planners would never make the decision between closing/consolidating schools or running small schools such a false dichotomy,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: My net worth hasn't increased nearly as much as Trump's has recently

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

'President Trump's net worth in January 2024 was an estimated $2.3 billion-$2.5 billion. His net worth today is an estimated $7 billion,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Vance's defense of Ramaswamy ad is unfortunately unsurprising

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'For a party that has accepted the administration's bottomless graft and corruption ... why on Earth draw the line at the morality of an ad that seeks to point blame at a child rape victim when the governorship of Ohio is at stake?' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: It's truly heartless for ICE agents to tackle a student with disabilities

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'The audacity of the ICE agents to say the child was not injured because he did not ask for medical care is beyond the pale,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: It's not unreasonable to ask the wealthy to share with the rest of society

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Many countries have shown that it is possible for government services, funded by taxes, to provide benefits that the market will never supply, making life more secure, stable and enjoyable,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Forget voting on party lines. Steve Hilton has good ideas for California

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Let's elect the best person for the job. Hilton has real ideas for solving problems regarding the cost of living, energy and housing, while stemming the exodus of companies, jobs and taxpayers from California,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Parents are putting their kids and others in danger with e-bike negligence

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'The parents should bear the consequences for their lack of parental control and possibly a lack of interest in what their child is doing,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Democrats can use the next two years to hold Trump accountable

Jill Lawrence — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:13:00 GMT

If they can take real action on popular priorities, they will give the Democratic presidential candidate of 2028 a solid platform on which to campaign.

Contributor: Whatever happened to the big film score?

Alixandra Kupcik — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The grand, soaring strings and unforgettable brass motifs have given way to atmospheric sound design.

Goldberg: The good reasons and bad politics surrounding a third Trump impeachment

Jonah Goldberg — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

If Jan. 6 wasn't enough, what's the point of trying again?

Letters to the Editor: Racism is alive and well in the U.S. We can only defeat it together

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'How does one justify a 1-year-old being shot over stolen diapers? How does one explain a drowning in which the autopsy found no water in the deceased's lungs or stomach?' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: California isn't lacking in talent. It's just standing in its own way

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Growth, affordability and environmental stewardship need not be competing goals if we are willing to reform the systems that prevent progress,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Not all patients have complaints about UCLA Health's quality of care

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'I am a retiree relying on Medicare. I am getting the best medical care of my life through UCLA Health,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: The private sector deserves credit for much of L.A.'s affordable housing

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Rather than dismissing housing providers, policymakers should examine how their policies have discouraged the investment needed to preserve and expand it,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: The spay-neuter mandate does needless harm to Angelenos

Bridgid Twomey — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The rules can delay an animal's return home, adding to already overcrowded kennels and creating another obstacle for owners trying to reunite with their pets.

Contributor: A Republican governor would bring productive tension to Sacramento

Kevin Faulconer — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One-party control of the governorship and the Legislature creates a dangerous setting for groupthink.

Contributor: Why exploring sexual intimacy is easier than exploring feelings

Jonathan Alpert — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We need to spend less time discussing our partners' attachment styles and more time being honest with them.

Contributor: Why captive elephants deserve their day in court

Athar Minallah and Kristen Stilt — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A civil rights organization has filed a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo.

Contributor: ICE enforcement in Orange County raises red flags for misuse of government databases

Jody Agius Vallejo — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Federal immigration agents could be accessing vehicle registrations and driver's license data, despite state laws intended to protect residents' privacy.

Abcarian: Trump is doing everything he can to shake down voters ahead of the midterms

Robin Abcarian — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Amid attempts to woo voters with cash, the president threatens that violence will engulf the nation if the GOP loses in November.

Contributor: If LAUSD must consolidate schools, it should also integrate them

Huriya Jabbar and Alvin Makori — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The most common solutions to declining enrollment are not always the most effective. District officials should keep that in mind.

Letters to the Editor: Dead tree management is key to reversing California's wildfire trends

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Recovering dead and dying trees after wildfire can help clear the way for reforestation. Left standing, dead trees eventually decay and release their stored carbon,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Big Tech puts profits over discomfort when it comes to AI tools

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

An L.A. Times reader highlights two recent artificial intelligence-related articles and draws a through line about the industry.

Letters to the Editor: Climates change, coasts erode. We have to adapt, not try to stop the inevitable

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Forcing people to get rid of their gas stoves, among other things, is not helping. Spend money on adaptation — and please stop telling me to buy a Tesla,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: The death penalty won't bring my brother back

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'The millions of dollars used to process capital crimes are wasted tax money that could be used to solve cold-case murders like my brother's,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Granderson: No magic words will cure the racism that festers in America

LZ Granderson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:19:00 GMT

The deaths of a Black teenager and a Black infant in the South remind us that "the children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe."

Contributor: France should export a warning, not its tax ideas

Veronique de Rugy — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

French people pay some of the highest levies in the developed world, and they're not happy with the return.

Letters to the Editor: We can't expect parents to give their kids freedom when we punish them for it

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Karyann Parkinson (Virginia, 2026) allowed her 5-year-old son to walk a half-mile alone in their gated community to collect goose feathers. ... The mother was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Trail was supposed to be a collaboration. Instead, tribes have been pushed aside

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'This is sadly reminiscent of the nation shoving colonization down our Indigenous throats,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: New technology always has risks, but the clean-truck program was worth it

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'The transition from public funding to a thriving private market ahead is a classic California innovation story. It's important to keep improving our investment strategies,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Yes, the delays are frustrating, but the LAX people mover will be worth it

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'In part, the high level of frustration is due to recognition that the LAX people mover is going to have a major positive impact on the air travel experience for millions of Southern Californians and for visitors from around the world for decades to come,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Painting crosswalks across L.A. isn't rebellious. It could save lives

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'While the city may have legitimate concerns about unauthorized street markings, [Jonathan] Hale's intentions are to improve public safety, and his actions may have even saved lives,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Becerra's plan for free midday electricity would be a leap forward

Leah C. Stokes — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT

But the idea could be undercut before it even takes effect if California's utilities commission raises every household's fixed charges.

Calmes: If you zoom out, Trump's utter failure is even more embarrassing

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT

When we're exposed to constant news alerts, each outrage is soon eclipsed by the next. If you check the news only once a day, it's easier to see the full horror.

Op-comic: This is the moment for us to flex our people power

Ivan Ehlers and Ruth Ben-Ghiat — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Every seat in the House is up for election, as well as many senators and state and local offices. And there are ballot measures too. Make your opinion count.

Letters to the Editor: Counting on a 'good guy with a gun' to stop tragedy doesn't work

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:41:34 GMT

'The inconvenient truth is that by the time a "good guy with a gun" responds, shots have already been fired. But in America, that's a gamble too many are willing to take,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: I'm unconvinced that California will lose gobs of money if Prop. 40 passes

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'The only way California would take a hit as big as the tax opponents warn is if the billionaires actually moved all their companies (rather than just themselves) out of state,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: College students need to learn how to step in when someone else is at risk

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'Education about consent is essential. But we must also educate witnesses: the roommate who sees someone too intoxicated to give consent, the friend who hears degrading talk,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Should California roll back CEQA? Readers debate Proposition 45

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Proposition 45 offers a comprehensive solution. It establishes clear, enforceable timelines, cuts costly delays and limits frivolous lawsuits,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: A death sentence is too heavy a decision to be overturned lightly

Vern Pierson and Anne Marie Schubert — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom should be wary of blanket commutation, which substitutes one individual's judgment for the deliberative process of justice.

Why does Trump keep making Putin's war easier?

Jon Duffy — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's an enormous difference between declining to provide military assistance and deliberately interfering with Ukraine's ability to defend itself.

Goldberg: Abandoning capitalism won't save France. The U.S. should pay attention

Jonah Goldberg — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:05:52 GMT

It's difficult to see how just a bit more taxing and spending will solve France's problems.

Letters to the Editor: The Justice Department has a sorry track record in identifying noncitizen voters

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

'The feds made a similar claim in August about 16,000 Nevada voters. They later reduced that number to 185 and Nevada officials subsequently verified that all 185 were legal citizens,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Tom Cruise is a movie star, but he's not our greatest actor

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Cruise's celebrity notwithstanding, there's a definite distinction between greatness and notability,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: It's the patriarchy, not women's fashion, that needs to be dismantled

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

An L.A. Times reader criticizes the 'tone-deaf, patriarchal symphony that continues to play us with its jagged notes.'

Letters to the Editor: There are options for shrinking our deficit beyond reducing benefits

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'[Contributing writer Veronique de Rugy] doesn't mention whether or not lifting the cap on Social Security contributions might be an option. She ignores whether or not taxing capital gains and dividend income at ordinary income rates is an option,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Conservatives, stop complaining about ACA and offer real healthcare solutions

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'While details are indeed scarce, Becerra's intention of making healthcare more affordable for Californians is commendable. Sadly, conservatives' reactions to plans like this are tiresomely predictable,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: There are plenty of ways to avoid using A/C and lower your electric bill

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Have fans throughout your house. Bring in the cool air at night (sometimes it does not cool down much, but it's cooler than at the peak of the day). These "passive cooling" strategies really work,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Prevent collateral damage from California's new gold rush

Francesca Brittingham — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Foreign mining companies are pursuing new gold projects in regions connected to the water supplies and outdoor spaces Angelenos depend on.

Contributor: It's not just the economy. Democrats can capture more of the working-class vote

Joan C. Williams and Jared Abbott — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Connect with working-class values: pride in hard work, loyalty to community and country, personal security, respect for traditional institutions and playing by the rules.

Contributor: Pink ribbons won't keep mammograms free. Here's what will.

Michelle A. Williams — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A woman turning 40 should not have to follow the news to know her mammogram is covered and her doctor's advice is sound.

Letters to the Editor: Millions in investments in Long Beach won't stop rising sea levels

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Really? Those millions will hold back the ocean? Tell that to Kevin Costner's character in "Waterworld,"' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Banning Cornell's frat parties isn't a real solution to campus sexual assaults

Sarah Lyon — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

No one believes social bans will change student behavior and create a safe haven from sexual assault and disorderly conduct.

Letters to the Editor: The U.S. is in 'a constant battle between decency and destruction'

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'It is time to recognize that the choice is not between position A and position B; it is between standing up for the nation's ideals or supporting a government that has taken the evils of tribalism as a call to destroy anyone who has a shred of humanity left,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: L.A. needs to get over its low-rise mentality and build taller apartment buildings

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'In my opinion, Wilshire from downtown to the ocean should be filled with 30- and 40-story apartment buildings,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: How much would Becerra's healthcare promises cost the state? Not even he knows

Sally C. Pipes — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Democratic candidate is campaigning on making California affordable. That's why the missing numbers matter.

Abcarian: Shane Gillis' dumb joke raised serious issues about women, fashion and sexuality

Robin Abcarian — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The comedian's misogynistic comments about what women wear to the gym got me thinking about how my teenager dresses.

Letters to the Editor: Deploying weapons into space might be Trump's biggest blunder yet

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Those who foolishly established the ridiculous U.S. Space Command ("Space Force," implying military) may have committed us into a snowballing, falling stack of dominoes,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: I'm not worried about election day. I'm worried about what comes after

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'The president, likely losing his majority in the House and possibly in the Senate, will not be complacent when his agenda is denied,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: If you get kids off their devices, where are they going to go?

Lenore Skenazy — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:09:00 GMT

A majority of parents of high school freshmen will not let them leave the block.

Letters to the Editor: Many nonprofits work with integrity. We just don't make the news

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'In many cases, the staff is underpaid, the hours are long and staff work in modest offices. Helping others is one of our employee benefits,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Sports betting is just a mathematically losing proposition

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'With the point spreads the way they are, the odds of winning any single bet are essentially 50/50, or 1 out of 2,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: I still want answers on why the Lachman fire was abandoned

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Letters sent to the mayor, the Los Angeles Fire Department and anyone I thought might clarify this suspicious, intriguing boondoggle went unanswered,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: California needs financial safeguards in case AI investments fail

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'As a Temecula resident, I want artificial intelligence investment to strengthen our communities without leaving households with another bill,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Richard Pan's vaccine bills helped save kids from needless illnesses

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'I urge those who live in California's 6th District to elect Dr. Pan to Congress, to help turn the tide against quackery and back to verified science,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Granderson: Mel's Drive-In is more than a building or a business

LZ Granderson — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Mel's Drive-In is too essential to the identity of Route 66 to be torn down for the creation of 138 apartments.

Contributor: Enormous budget deficits are the new normal

Veronique de Rugy — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:40:22 GMT

And our interest payments are already consuming an alarming share of resources.

Letters to the Editor: As war continues, Yemen faces 'a major hunger emergency'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:15:57 GMT

'If the fighting continues, famine is inevitable in Yemen. Peace is urgent in Yemen, backed with food aid,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: We need proactive steps to prevent campus sexual assault, not damage control

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

'The situation also highlights a systemic flaw: While campus police possess full law enforcement powers, they are ultimately controlled by the university rather than a municipal or state government,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Save the Santa Monica Mel's Drive-In building, but not the restaurant

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Saving that Mel's Drive-In location is like fighting to save a Starbucks. There's another one not too far away,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: California's wealth gap is shameful. That's why I endorsed Prop. 40

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Every Democrat thinking about 2028, from California or anywhere else, should answer one question: Whose side are you on?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Here's hoping El Niño doesn't derail California's very necessary wildlife crossing

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'To be informed that there is a possibility that El Niño weather conditions might possibly bear down on our region and negatively affect its progress and completion is bad news indeed,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: By changing America's 'death business,' Newsom can show his morality once more

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'He has shown the courage, many times, to do the right thing rather than the popular thing. I hope he does the same with regard to this "business of death" in America,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: After a woman is harassed, male allies can make all the difference

Lindsay LaFarge Rosston — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT

When I was groped by a co-worker, two other men saw something wrong and spoke up. My boss listened — and acted.

Contributor: Despite having the playbook, L.A. still failed to command the 2025 fires

Kelly McKinney — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

High winds explain why the fires moved so quickly. A new report explains how the city's response came apart.

Letters to the Editor: On some measures, representatives, not voters, should be making the decisions

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Shouldn't our representatives, who are supposedly charged with making decisions on our behalf, be making those decisions, particularly regarding bond and tax funding?' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: We're losing the competitive edge that immigrants once gave us

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'This is another race to the bottom brought to you by President Trump and company. It's also another attack on immigrants and universities,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: AI self-regulation is akin to sports teams refereeing their own games

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'We have already seen what happens when industries are left to regulate themselves: pollution, disease and chaos,' writes an L.A. Times reader.