Julia Wick
@sherlyholmes.bsky.social
California politics reporter at the LA Times. Former EIC at LAist.
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Is @austinforla.bsky.social preparing a run against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in June 2026? It sure looks that way!
@sherlyholmes.bsky.social & I break it down
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@sherlyholmes.bsky.social & I break it down
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Is Austin Beutner preparing a run against Mayor Karen Bass? It sure looks that way
The message 'Austin Beutner for Mayor' popped up on Beutner's social media accounts on Saturday, only to be removed by 1:30 p.m. So far, he's not talking.
www.latimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Is @austinforla.bsky.social preparing a run against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass in June 2026? It sure looks that way!
@sherlyholmes.bsky.social & I break it down
www.latimes.com/california/s...
@sherlyholmes.bsky.social & I break it down
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Graffiti at night. Cleanup in the morning. The night-and-day difference of L.A. protests w/ @haileybranson.bsky.social @rebeccaellis.bsky.social & @sherlyholmes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Graffiti at night. Cleanup in the morning. The night-and-day difference of L.A. protests
Tension at night. Cleanup in the morning. The literal night-and-day difference of L.A. protests.
www.latimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Graffiti at night. Cleanup in the morning. The night-and-day difference of L.A. protests w/ @haileybranson.bsky.social @rebeccaellis.bsky.social & @sherlyholmes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
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“I wasn’t invited to press conferences either. People say, ‘Well, why aren’t you offended?’ Because I was too f— busy.” Steve Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots www.latimes.com/california/s... @sherlyholmes.bsky.social
Steve Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots
Steve Soboroff, Mayor Karen Bass’ handpicked Palisades fire recovery czar, said this week that he had been effectively shut out of official efforts.
www.latimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“I wasn’t invited to press conferences either. People say, ‘Well, why aren’t you offended?’ Because I was too f— busy.” Steve Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots www.latimes.com/california/s... @sherlyholmes.bsky.social
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A little news from me: At the urging of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the vast majority of California's Assembly Democrats are leaving X, citing concerns over misinformation, fake accounts, and racist, sexist and antisemitic posts on Elon Musk's platform. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
'Hate speech is everywhere on X.' California Assembly Democrats leave Elon Musk's platform en masse
At the urging of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), most of the Democrats in the California Assembly are leaving Elon Musk's social media platform.
www.latimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A little news from me: At the urging of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the vast majority of California's Assembly Democrats are leaving X, citing concerns over misinformation, fake accounts, and racist, sexist and antisemitic posts on Elon Musk's platform. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Bass’ text messages from Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, during her last hours in Ghana and an anxious trip home, offer a vivid glimpse into how she handled a defining chapter in Los Angeles history from afar www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. mayor's text messages provide vivid window into early fire response
Mayor Karen Bass' texts illustrate how she communicated remotely with her staff and across levels of government, trying to marshal federal resources as the conflagration exploded. They also show an An...
www.latimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Bass’ text messages from Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, during her last hours in Ghana and an anxious trip home, offer a vivid glimpse into how she handled a defining chapter in Los Angeles history from afar www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Right-wing political figures have said that Democrats won more California House seats because of voter fraud -- and the Orange County GOP is pushing back: "It really hurts our cause." By @sherlyholmes.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Orange County GOP pushes back on 'false claims of voter fraud'
A local party leader said he feared the false claims could dampen Republican participation in future elections if they weren't forcefully addressed.
www.latimes.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Right-wing political figures have said that Democrats won more California House seats because of voter fraud -- and the Orange County GOP is pushing back: "It really hurts our cause." By @sherlyholmes.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Kamala Harris could make history as the first woman and person of color elected California governor.
But she’d need to really want the job and couldn’t see it as a consolation prize or stepping stone back to the White House.
George Skelton
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But she’d need to really want the job and couldn’t see it as a consolation prize or stepping stone back to the White House.
George Skelton
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Column: Kamala Harris should run for governor -- but only if she wants to solve California's problems
She couldn’t see it as merely a consolation prize after losing the presidential election, or view it as a stepping stone back to the White House, writes columnist George Skelton.
www.latimes.com
December 15, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Kamala Harris could make history as the first woman and person of color elected California governor.
But she’d need to really want the job and couldn’t see it as a consolation prize or stepping stone back to the White House.
George Skelton
www.latimes.com/california/s...
But she’d need to really want the job and couldn’t see it as a consolation prize or stepping stone back to the White House.
George Skelton
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Here's the latest on the Franklin fire burning in Malibu:
🔸 More than 2,200 acres have burned
🔸 Containment is currently at 0%
🔸 Over 2,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders
Follow live coverage from my @latimes.com colleagues here:
www.latimes.com/california/l...
🔸 More than 2,200 acres have burned
🔸 Containment is currently at 0%
🔸 Over 2,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders
Follow live coverage from my @latimes.com colleagues here:
www.latimes.com/california/l...
Live updates: Franklin fire in Malibu erupts near Pepperdine University
A ferocious wildfire fanned by strong winds spread rapidly early Tuesday in Malibu, spurring evacuations along the coast and threatening homes while firefighters struggled to contain the flames.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Here's the latest on the Franklin fire burning in Malibu:
🔸 More than 2,200 acres have burned
🔸 Containment is currently at 0%
🔸 Over 2,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders
Follow live coverage from my @latimes.com colleagues here:
www.latimes.com/california/l...
🔸 More than 2,200 acres have burned
🔸 Containment is currently at 0%
🔸 Over 2,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders
Follow live coverage from my @latimes.com colleagues here:
www.latimes.com/california/l...
If VP Kamala Harris decides to run for California governor, she would seismically reshape the race and cause ripple effects on down-ballot contests. … but it’s a big IF
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Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling
If Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run for California governor, she would seismically reshape the race and cause ripple effects on down-ballot contests.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 11:55 PM
If VP Kamala Harris decides to run for California governor, she would seismically reshape the race and cause ripple effects on down-ballot contests. … but it’s a big IF
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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And don't miss this exchange in the comments section: www.latimes.com/california/s...
December 10, 2024 at 7:21 PM
And don't miss this exchange in the comments section: www.latimes.com/california/s...
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"In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first." Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? 18 months out from the gubernatorial primary, @sherlyholmes.bsky.social looks at how Harris's decision could influence the race: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling
If Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run for California governor, she would seismically reshape the race and cause ripple effects on down-ballot contests.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 7:20 PM
"In politics, you always let the big dogs eat first." Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? 18 months out from the gubernatorial primary, @sherlyholmes.bsky.social looks at how Harris's decision could influence the race: www.latimes.com/california/s...
Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative: read the latest from Taryn Luna www.latimes.com/california/s...
Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to strike a delicate balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader capable of winning bac...
www.latimes.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Newsom tries to redefine the California-vs.-Trump narrative: read the latest from Taryn Luna www.latimes.com/california/s...
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As a parent I was alarmed that I hadn’t already known about the dangers of button batteries. If you have kids in your life — or if you’re shopping for them today — please read!
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Button batteries pose deadly risks to children. Doctors want them to be made safer
A growing list of medical associations are pushing for battery manufacturers to make a button or "coin cell" battery that will not lead to devastating injuries when swallowed.
www.latimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:27 AM
As a parent I was alarmed that I hadn’t already known about the dangers of button batteries. If you have kids in your life — or if you’re shopping for them today — please read!
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A much needed public service for those visiting relatives and watching a film together- turn these abominations off through the TV Menu. Thank You
@instantsunrise.bsky.social
. you are a hero.
@instantsunrise.bsky.social
. you are a hero.
For those going home to visit family this weekend:
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
November 28, 2024 at 11:54 PM
A much needed public service for those visiting relatives and watching a film together- turn these abominations off through the TV Menu. Thank You
@instantsunrise.bsky.social
. you are a hero.
@instantsunrise.bsky.social
. you are a hero.
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NEWS: Republican Rep. Michelle Steel has conceded to Democrat Derek Tran in California's competitive 45th Congressional District in Orange County. #CA45 is the second House seat that Democrats have flipped in California this year. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race
In a major victory for Democrats, first-time candidate Derek Tran defeated Republican Rep.
www.latimes.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:16 PM
NEWS: Republican Rep. Michelle Steel has conceded to Democrat Derek Tran in California's competitive 45th Congressional District in Orange County. #CA45 is the second House seat that Democrats have flipped in California this year. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
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Much to fear, much to mourn, but for those in Hollywood, still an abundance of reasons for gratitude, most of all - for the opportunity to sit at the frontlines of the fight to save humanity. My Thanksgiving Hollywood Gratitude Journal - theankler.com/p/hollywood-...
My Hollywood Gratitude Journal, Still Going
A Thanksgiving homily about where we are and this industry
theankler.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Much to fear, much to mourn, but for those in Hollywood, still an abundance of reasons for gratitude, most of all - for the opportunity to sit at the frontlines of the fight to save humanity. My Thanksgiving Hollywood Gratitude Journal - theankler.com/p/hollywood-...
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My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
www.esquire.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Congrats to former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on getting his first Cameo review:
November 23, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Congrats to former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on getting his first Cameo review:
The substance of Newsom’s announcement was incremental.
But the set piece—a liberal politician standing in front of heavy machinery, talking blue-collar jobs in a county that backed Trump—felt like a rejoinder to an election where Ds took a drubbing on econ issues
www.latimes.com/california/s...
But the set piece—a liberal politician standing in front of heavy machinery, talking blue-collar jobs in a county that backed Trump—felt like a rejoinder to an election where Ds took a drubbing on econ issues
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Newsom promotes his economic plans in conservative parts of California
The Democratic governor characterized California's economic might as "cold comfort" to regions that feel like they don't fully participate in the state's muscular output.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:51 AM
The substance of Newsom’s announcement was incremental.
But the set piece—a liberal politician standing in front of heavy machinery, talking blue-collar jobs in a county that backed Trump—felt like a rejoinder to an election where Ds took a drubbing on econ issues
www.latimes.com/california/s...
But the set piece—a liberal politician standing in front of heavy machinery, talking blue-collar jobs in a county that backed Trump—felt like a rejoinder to an election where Ds took a drubbing on econ issues
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be the city’s change agent?
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Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be the city's change agent?
Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the "non-politician" who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. But even as a political newcomer, Lurie, scion of one of the city's elite old-money families, is fa...
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be the city’s change agent?
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Poem of the day:
“To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall” by Kim Addonizio.
“To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall” by Kim Addonizio.
November 21, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Poem of the day:
“To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall” by Kim Addonizio.
“To the Woman Crying Uncontrollably in the Next Stall” by Kim Addonizio.