News — California

s This piece was originally published in Grist and appears here as part of our Climate Desk Partnership. With so much focus on the 2020 presidential race, it’s easy to forget there’s also a lot at stake elsewhere on the ballot. Seats in the Senate, House, and state legislatures—not to mention quite a few governors’ roles—are just a few of the positions up for grabs on Election Day. That means voters will have an opportunity to shift the balance of power between Republicans and Democrats on both a local and national level. In some of the nation’s most heated Congressional races,...

Finally a combination of two of our obsessions: artful wall hooks and the great state of California. Here are our 10 favorite wall hooks from California makers. Above: The C-S Wall Hook by Remodelista favorite Counter-Space is made in Los Angeles and comes in three finishes: raw brass, blackened bronze, and black with a polished edge; $32 each. See Counter-Space: Furniture and Homewares for Mindful Living, California-Style. Above: LA-based industrial designer Juliana Hung of Juju Made offers a range of Ceramic Knobs that can be used as hooks; $38. Above: LA design firm Commune collaborated with Liz’s Antique Hardware on...