Samuel Larreal • NOTUS, Author at Times of San Diego

A woman in a blue suit is talking on a red cell phone, leaning against a doorway, appearing focused and engaged, in a formal indoor setting.

Defense contractors pump big money into congressional campaign accounts amid Iran war

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS May 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 3, 2026, 4:08 p.m.

Defense industry executives and PACs contributed millions to politics last quarter.

Electronic stock market display showing "DJI" at 49,407.66, a gain of 515.19 points or 1.05%. Volumes in green and red indicate market activity.

While decrying Trump’s immigration actions, these politicians invested in ICE contractor Palantir

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Feb. 8, 2026, 1:51 p.m.Feb. 8, 2026, 1:51 p.m.

Person with gray hair and goatee speaks passionately with hands gesturing, wearing a dark jacket and checkered shirt. Two people blurred in the background.

California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Jan. 6, 2026, 7:32 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 7:41 a.m.

A person in a gray blazer and white shirt gesturing while speaking outdoors into a microphone.

Tech

California’s AI law is setting the tone for Democratic party policy — and Gavin Newsom’s future

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Oct. 6, 2025, 12:05 p.m.Oct. 6, 2025, 10:39 a.m.

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla told students the American dream was under attack by Washington.

Alex Padilla won’t rule out a gubernatorial run in California

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Sept. 10, 2025, 12:56 p.m.Sept. 10, 2025, 12:56 p.m.

A person wearing a plaid shirt and brown vest speaks into a microphone

California Republicans say redistricting battle should play out in the state, not Congress

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Sept. 8, 2025, 9:04 a.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:38 p.m.

A person wearing a suit and tie smiles in front a signs showing "YES ON 50"

A fired-up Gavin Newsom shares his pitch for a Democratic turnaround

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Aug. 28, 2025, 10:53 a.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:37 p.m.

A speaker at a podium labeled "ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" with a crowd holding "DEFEND DEMOCRACY" signs in the background.

California Democrats see redistricting push as way to build momentum for party

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Aug. 23, 2025, 2:13 p.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:37 p.m.

A speaker at a podium labeled "ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" with a crowd holding "DEFEND DEMOCRACY" signs in the background.

California Legislature clears way for new congressional district map

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Aug. 21, 2025, 4:21 p.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:37 p.m.

Man in a suit speaking into a microphone with a blue and black background.

Adam Schiff forms legal defense fund to prepare for Trump attacks

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Aug. 19, 2025, 5:50 p.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:37 p.m.

Two men conversing outdoors, one in a blue shirt and the other in a suit and black cap.

Trump’s efforts to end homeless encampments are putting Gavin Newsom in a political bind

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS Aug. 13, 2025, 8:10 a.m.Sept. 9, 2025, 1:36 p.m.

Close-up of a person speaking, with medium-length brown hair and a subtle smile, against a dark blue background.

Kamala Harris just kicked off the California governor’s race

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS July 31, 2025, 9:36 a.m.July 31, 2025, 9:36 a.m.

Tech

California lawmakers worry that AI will hurt entry-level tech jobs

by Samuel Larreal • NOTUS July 12, 2025, 1:21 p.m.July 12, 2025, 1:21 p.m.

Sen. Adam Schiff

California lawmakers call Padilla’s removal by federal agents ‘lawless’ act

by Amelia Benavides-Colón • NOTUS and Samuel Larreal • NOTUS June 12, 2025, 4:21 p.m.June 12, 2025, 4:45 p.m.