Opinion: This Is What A Mandate Looks Like
After two years and more than two billion dollars spent, President Obama was returned to Washington with a clear mandate on the economy and the direction of the country.
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After two years and more than two billion dollars spent, President Obama was returned to Washington with a clear mandate on the economy and the direction of the country.
On Friday, President Barack Obama told his supporters at a campaign rally – inside a public high school, no less – to vote for revenge!
The Los Angeles City Council will consider several tax measures Wednesday, including a motion to ask voters to raise the city's sales tax by one-half percent.
Consider the economy, the job market, the recent horrendous occurrences in the Middle East before voting for a person because of his race, his social-issue promises, or any other rather selfish reasons.
President Obama doesn't want to have to answer the "difficult" questions on the economy, jobs, the turmoil related to America in the Middle East, and more so he avoids solid news programs to go on popular fluff shows to get softball questions.
The Auto Club of Southern California is looking to hire 300 people all over the Southland.
Romney's ideas – if presented fresh and enthusiastically hopeful for America's future – can be the final bump he needs to win this election.
With the CBS Local Presidential Forum coming to a close Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their chance to set the record straight, pointing out the false accusations their opponent has leveled and giving their response.
With this grueling presidential contest heading into the final days, President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov Mitt Romney are getting in touch with their softer side as polls show women voters could be the ones to determine the outcome.
The debate results are much less lopsided than the first debate, but Obama's failed promises of the past four years which were clearly expressed by Romney dictate that Obama couldn't win the debate. Romney won again.
A state senator called for a legislative hearing regarding California's oil refineries after Chevron announced that a unit at its Richmond refinery will remain closed until next year.
The two candidates were asked in the CBS Local Forum: What is your urban agenda? Name a few struggling cities and define how your agenda would specifically affect them?
Vestiges of the economy also were found in the second question in the CBS Local Presidential Forum on their view of the role of the federal government.
As Obama and his campaign boast a $181-million month in September 2012 in fundraising, there is a lengthy report which says there is an incredibly huge amount of campaign donations coming from overseas.
Obviously, one does not need a math degree of any sort to realize that something is amiss with these figures and thereby needs further explanation. It appears as though their number of those who found work, the number of new jobs created, or both are inaccurate.
Romney – the challenger – will be incredible. Obama – the incumbent – will be damaged. The question is, how severely he will be damaged?
Preparing for this debate has got to be the most depressing thing Obama has ever done. He must be staring at facts and figures that he can hardly believe – and then realize he has to defend them come Wednesday night – with his biggest critic, Mitt Romney – and the nation – staring at him. It's going to be terrible for Obama.
Unlike Obama, Mitt Romney has been talking about his plan to save Social Security on the campaign trail in the recent past. Though it is getting little to no coverage in the national press, it should be getting the positive "buzz" it deserves.
Obama has been moving the needle with seniors using distorted arguments about Social Security and Medicare. Fortunately for GOP presidential challenger Mitt Romney, seniors' top concern is the economy's struggles under Obama and seniors have overwhelming voted Republican in the last two presidential elections.
Fewer people in Southern California collected unemployment benefits in August, according to data released Friday.
President Barack Obama is in favor of the extremely controversial idea of redistribution of the nation's wealth. Basically, Obama believes that everyone should "have a shot" at the good life and great opportunities in life whether they've worked for them or not – paid for by those who have acquired their wealth and success-related opportunities in life via hard work.
Romney thought he was talking amongst his teammates in the locker room last May 17 only to find out that there was somebody on the other team hiding behind the lockers. Had he known a member of the other team was lurking back there, he would have chosen his words more carefully and had presented more carefully-chosen data than the data of which he swiftly generalized.
At a time when multiple California cities are struggling with bankruptcy and budget cuts, the third-largest city in Los Angeles County is enjoying the benefits of managing its finances.
Mitt Romney and Bain Capital purchased a factory in China that took on the demand from outsourcing from other US companies. So they profited by increasing profits from companies they owned by shipping jobs overseas and they profited from other companies shipping jobs overseas by doing the work that used to be done in cities and towns across America.
Occupy Wall Street made the world aware of Wall Street's nearly-obscene inequities. But, unfortunately, that has been about it. How much has really changed because of the 12-month-old movement?
Demetrius Doukoullos was a noted local developer of beachfront homes. The examiner listed his cause of death as deferred, pending additional tests.
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
Iran is slated to play two of its three group play games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
The man was attempting to change lanes when he struck a center divider, police said.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
Demetrius Doukoullos was a noted local developer of beachfront homes. The examiner listed his cause of death as deferred, pending additional tests.
Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.
Iran is slated to play two of its three group play games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
The man was attempting to change lanes when he struck a center divider, police said.
Demetrius Doukoullos was a noted local developer of beachfront homes. The examiner listed his cause of death as deferred, pending additional tests.
The collision occurred at East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue around 11:02 p.m. on Monday. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection at the time of impact.
High temperatures for the rest of the week will be in the mid 90s to low-100s, with minimal day-to-day changes.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A former L.A. County deputy was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency businessman's extortion scheme.
After Bill Kerwin's health saw a rapid decline while battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 16 of his family's closest friends came together to make sure that he could see his daughter, Abbi, graduate from Huntington Beach High School with an early ceremony on Monday evening.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners for California governor.
One person was killed and two others were critically injured in a three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night.
Federal officials appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines in Orange County.
A 46-year-old Riverside County woman was killed in a head-on crash after she lost control of her vehicle while she allegedly tried to pass another car on Sunday night.
The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.
Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A trial has been set in the San Francisco Bay Area for a Florida woman accused of providing a cosmetic injection that killed a woman who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
A nonprofit that booked a Social Agent said it's a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do their social media full-time. A typical job runs about $200, with same-day delivery, and if clients already have footage, they can upload it and get a finished piece.
A California judge has tentatively stopped the state from canceling commercial licenses for more than 20,000 immigrant truck drivers.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
The Spurs rallied from an early hole, then survived a late scare to beat the Clippers 119-115 and reach 50 wins for the first time since 2016-17.
Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker and special-teams standout Grant Stuard in their latest move to overhaul a unit that struggled badly last season.
More details were provided on Monday about the LA28 Soccer Tournament, including dates, with tournament play starting four days ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer and film director-producer McG have teamed up to buy and renovate the legendary movie studio built by Charlie Chaplin, to preserve as a soundstage, recording studio, and a campus for artistic collaborations.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The heat is just getting started in Southern California and it will stay through Friday. Temperatures are expected to be 25 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Producer Lydia Hearst discusses “I Killed Him In My Sleep,” exploring the line between dreams and reality.
Actor Jessie Prez talks about his character Ruben, and filming at the tire shop, on “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.”
Jessica Naziri shares the tech that will help you pamper and take care of yourself. CBS LA reports.
Jeff Marootian, CEO of UL Standards and Engagement, discusses safety warnings for lithium batteries on passenger airlines.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
