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Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Empowered congressional Democrats gear up for battles over immigration and ICE oversight

Once Democrats have the majority in the House and Senate, they plan to drastically level up agency oversight and attempt to rein in the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Backlash against Trump, ICE raids, gas prices fuels changing political tide in California heartland

Resilient Republican David Valadao in the San Joaquin Valley can't survive Trump backlash, loses seat to Randy Villegas, a Democrat who ran on economic populism.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

More than a dozen runners fall ill at Santa Barbara half-marathon

At least 19 competitors in a Santa Barbara half marathon were hospitalized on Sunday. Race organizers said heat exhaustion was the cause, but medical professionals have yet to make a final determination.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

Dave Chappelle's comment about Charlie Kirk's death during tour stop sparks backlash

Comedian Dave Chappelle has drawn criticism for saying he "feels better" after the murder last year of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

Three dead after CHP chases suspected drunk driver near Baldwin Park

A California Highway Patrol chase ended with three deaths on Saturday morning after a fleeing vehicle slammed into a concrete wall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 18 hours ago

Former comic, lead instructor identified as Lake Elsinore skydivers killed in midair collision

Authorities have identified two skydivers who died Friday in Lake Elsinore while training to set a state record.

Regional - L.A. Times - 21 hours ago

Woman accused of starting brush fire in Angeles National Forest during red flag warning

A woman was arrested early Saturday for allegedly starting a brush fire in the Angeles National Forest during a red flag alert that had forecasters warning of critical fire weather conditions.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Inside Nithya Raman's improbable campaign for L.A. mayor

How a campaign that started on the last day possible, and in the candidate's backyard, was able to oust an incumbent mayor who had most of L.A.'s political establishment behind her.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Bass ran on her strong relationship skills. So why did pivotal allies turn on her?

Bass spent her reelection campaign touting her ability to build relationships and work with others. Yet her fate was decided by moments where crucial relationships crumbled.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Barabak: This sheriff crossed a line pandering to Trump. He should pay, from his own pocket

Chad Bianco betrayed public trust by seizing ballots in hopes of winning Trump's endorsement. Riverside County was right to say Bianco should pony up for his legal bills.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Newsom appoints former aide convicted in domestic violence case to state commission

Nathan Ballard, Newsom's former communications director, is returning to public service after pleading no contest in a domestic violence case. Some have criticized his appointment to a state commission.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Small plane overturns on the runway at John Wayne Airport

A small plane flipped on the ramp at John Wayne Airport on Saturday. Officials are investigating what caused the incident.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Raman, L.A. leaders join in condemnation after ICE officers detain two near Boyle Heights hospital

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman and L.A. leaders condemn ICE detentions near Adventist White Memorial in Boyle Heights, calling the actions 'an affront.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Raman, L.A. leaders join in condemnation after ICE officers reportedly detain two near Boyle Heights hospital

Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman and L.A. leaders condemn ICE detentions near Adventist White Memorial in Boyle Heights, calling the actions 'an affront.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Raman, L.A. leaders join backlash after ICE officers reportedly detain two near Boyle Heights hospital

Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman and L.A. leaders condemn ICE detentions near Adventist White Memorial in Boyle Heights, calling the actions 'an affront.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Two detained during anti-ICE protest at White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights: reports say

Federal immigration officers reportedly detained two people late Friday evening amid an anti-ICE demonstration near a hospital in Boyle Heights.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 day ago

Santa Anas and hotter fall temperatures sustain SoCal critical fire risks

The latest bout of Santa Ana winds moving through Southern California will peak Saturday, but above-normal temperatures and elevated fire risk will remain through next week.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Great America, the Bay Area's premier theme park, is closing for good. Here's when

Great America, the beloved hometown theme park for generations of Northern Californians, has announced there will be one more season of roller coasters and funnel cakes before the gates close for good.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Lopez: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure?

Mayor-elect Raman says she will cut homelessness in half by 2028, end it by 2030. Can she deliver?

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

As Stephen Miller rises, California hopes it can blunt his force with Democratic gains

President Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller the architect of the administration's extreme crackdown on immigration to White House chief of staff has sparked alarm among immigrant advocates and politicians in California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Arellano: Forget Ohio as a bellwether. Look to Latinos to understand how Americans vote

Latinos expect more from this country than just kvetching and corruption, blind loyalty and excuses. If we can still believe in this crazy democracy, then others should follow.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Stephen Miller rises, but California hopes it can blunt his force with Democratic gains

President Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller the architect of the administration's extreme crackdown on immigration to White House chief of staff has sparked alarm among immigrant advocates and politicians in California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk

Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Barri Worth Girvan declares victory in race for West Valley seat on L.A. City Council

Barri Worth Girvan, a local government veteran, declared victory in the race for District 3 on the Los Angeles City Council after the vote tallies were released Friday evening.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

2 skydivers killed while training for record-breaking maneuver in Lake Elsinore

Deputies received a report of an air emergency in the 20000 block of Cereal Street shortly before noon, Riverside County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Deirdre Vickers wrote in an email.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

2 skydivers killed following 'air emergency' in Lake Elsinore, authorities say

Deputies received a report of an air emergency in the 20000 block of Cereal Street shortly before noon, Riverside County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Deirdre Vickers wrote in an email.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

$11.4 million in Nvidia cargo reportedly stolen in Oakland heist

A heist reportedly resulted in the theft of $11.4 million worth of Nvidia cargo in Oakland over the summer.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Feds move to dismiss case over 20,000 California ballots after Supreme Court denied appeal

The Trump administration's emergency request to sequester 20,000 California ballots it alleged were sent to "likely noncitizens" had been rejected by the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

18-year-old arrested in deadly Moss Landing shooting

Greenfield resident Donald William Breeden was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail on two counts of murder with criminal street gang enhancements, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

D.A. won't charge L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend but his son now faces a murder case

On Friday, sources said, L.A. County prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against L.A. anti-gang worker Skipp Townsend, who was arrested this week on suspicion of murder conspiracy. But his son, Kody Townsend, is now charged with killing an employee of his father's organization.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

California says 6,500 homes near shuttered Exide plant are 'clean.' But soil samples raise questions

The former Exide facility in Vernon spewed toxic dust for decades as it melted down lead-acid car batteries for recycling. Its operations released lead dust across Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce and Maywood while the state allowed the plant to operate for decades with a temporary permit.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

California picks a new insurance commissioner and she's a San Francisco progressive

Former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race to be California's next insurance commissioner, with veteran legislator Ben Allen conceding.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

El Cerrito High cancels football season amid hazing and sexual assault allegations involving 22 players

Detectives say video evidence corroborates allegations of hazing and sexual assault involving 22 football players over three seasons at El Cerrito High in the Bay Area. The current season has been canceled.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

No one wanted this Long Beach home until waves crashed into its living room

An oceanfront home on the Long Beach Peninsula couldn't find a buyer at $4.95 million. But after it was damaged by massive waves, its price dropped and it's getting plenty of interest.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Southwest flight from Orange County declares emergency, lands at LAX

A Southwest plane flying from John Wayne Airport in Orange County to San Jose California declared a general emergency and landed at LAX airport Friday afternoon.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Vincent Thomas Bridge closes for 16 months on Saturday. Here's what you need to know

Alternative routes, closure timeline and more to navigate the 16-month closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Public transit issues expected to be high priority under Raman administration

Raman prioritized public transit, safe streets and infrastructure projects during her campaign. The mayor-elect has also pledged to get the troubled LAX people mover back on track.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

Sheriff institutes new policy aimed at eliminating prohibited deputy cliques and gangs

The new policy, announced after L.A. County Sheriff Luna was reelected this week, could 'actually eradicate deputy gangs in the Sheriff's Department,' said one outside observer.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 days ago

LAPD officer dies in training exercise in Huntington Beach, police say

Few details were disclosed about the officer's death but the Huntington Beach Fire Department said it responded to a call Thursday morning for a medical emergency.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in California child pornography investigation

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, was arrested Friday on a child pornography charge after federal authorities raided two storage units he allegedly rents in California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Meghan Markle's father arrested in California child pornography investigation

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested Friday on a federal child pornography charge following a raid of storage units that allegedly belong to him in California.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Ex-L.A. County deputy who smuggled heroin into a jail in Pringles cans sentenced to prison

The former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty last year to attempting to smuggle to 1.1 pound of heroin into a jail facility.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Trump vows to fight on as clock ticks on permanent daylight saving time bill

Trump has vowed to "keep fighting" for permanent daylight saving time. A bill to accomplish that passed the House this summer but has stalled in the Senate with weeks left before recess.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

California's contemplative governor-elect still mulling over how to lower prices, provide healthcare

In his first news conference since being elected governor, Xavier Becerra remained noncommittal on taxes, energy and healthcare policy.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Can 700,000 cubic yards of sand save San Clemente's threatened railway from El Nino?

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

This is where a SoCal railway is about to fall into the sea. What is being done to save it

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved an extensive package aimed at fortifying the vulnerable railway along San Clemente's coast, while also attempting to protect the area's shrinking beaches. A hallmark of the permit includes a historic replenishment of sand.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

A second coyote spotted on the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway. 'Word gets out in the animal world'

The world's largest wildlife crossing doesn't open until Dec. 2, but the word may already be out in the animal kingdom. A coyote just became the first mammal spotted on the 101 Freeway overpass, days after one was spotted nearby.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Near 90 in November as Santa Anas bring fire risk plus heat, especially along the coast

A weekend heat wave and Santa Ana winds will bring red flag warnings to mountainous areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

As mayor, Nithya Raman will need to be bolder than ever, because that's what L.A. needs. Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for over a century.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Richard Barrera wins state superintendent race as Sonja Shaw concedes

Barrera, 59, the school board president of San Diego Unified, was the heavy favorite as the Democrat in the race, even though the office is listed as nonpartisan.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children

Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Harold Greene, beloved L.A. news anchor, dies at 82

Beloved Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene has died, his daughter announced via Facebook. He was 82. Greene worked the majority of his career at ABC 7 before leaving in 2000. His final TV stints were at KCBS, KCAL before he retired in 2008.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Culver City teen voting measure trailing in early returns

A Culver City ballot measure that would give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in municipal and school board elections was trailing Thursday.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Man who allegedly put hidden cameras on his shoes to record women is arrested in Berkeley

Noah Stein of Oakland was arrested Friday after multiple reports of a man apparently using a concealed camera attached to his shoe to record footage under the skirts of women and minors.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman

From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall

Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief. She's also planning to be hands-on manager, using data to assess the city's effectiveness.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Nithya Raman defeats Bass to become next L.A. mayor

Bass conceded her loss in a phone call to Raman on Thursday. 'While this is not the outcome we hoped for, the people of Los Angeles have spoken,' Bass said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother or dare

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Harmeet Dhillon, California attorney who radically reshaped DOJ civil rights unit, resigns

Dhillon has been a powerful and divisive figure inside the Justice Department since her confirmation last year as assistant attorney general.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the killing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 days ago

Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested for alleged murder conspiracy

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives for an alleged conspiracy to commit murder, along with four men accused in a killing.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later

Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula arrived home to them holding his wife and young children captive, a fight ensued, and Arambula was fatally shot.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure $4.8 million by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Billionaire tax continues to trail as many Californians vote to spare the state's ultra-rich stars

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Billionaire tax results show that Californians worry squeezing the ultra-rich would harm the economy

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Why California's billionaire tax was a harder sell than expected

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events

SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Why California's billionaire tax failed to get the support many had anticipated

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over

The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records related to the shooting.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Her late daughter's wedding gown disappeared. 17 years later, a bride-to-be found it

A bride-to-be in Chicago returned a wedding gown that had been missing for 17 years after a grieving California mom had sent it out to be cleaned.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants

Construction has begun on a $200-million apartment complex in Culver City at a time when housing development in much of Los Angeles County has slowed in spite of strong demand.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Amid controversy, California greenlights the state's first large reservoir in decades

California water regulators have approved a permit for the planned Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, clearing the way for construction of the state's first major reservoir in decades.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say

Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in a bedroll, stuffing it into a metal container and covering it with plastic wrap.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway

A coyote became the first large mammal documented exploring the massive Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, which doesn't officially open until next month. Some see it as an early, hopeful sign that the structure is working.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire

The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire — ended with a jury deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal. Now, federal prosecutors are trying once again to convict him with revised charges.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Paul Pelosi barred from driving for six months after Napa hit-and-run crash

Nancy Pelosi's husband was accused of striking an unoccupied parked vehicle and leaving the scene in July. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

On Tuesday night, Jose Ugarte said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead. The candidates in the District 3 race in the San Fernando Valley continue to be closely tied.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Arellano: On the crest of a historic blue wave, Raman roused supporters and danced

Standing before L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman was the coalition that made her unlikely rise happen, paralleling the one that made the Democratic Party's takeover of the House and Senate possible.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Raman keeps widening her lead against Bass, closing in on becoming L.A.'s next mayor

"I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful," a beaming Raman told raucous supporters at her election night party. "I'm also really superstitious. So we're all just going to be cool, okay? Very cool."

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Raman on cusp of becoming mayor, analysts predict, citing expected results from late votes

"I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful," a beaming Raman told raucous supporters at her election night party. "I'm also really superstitious. So we're all just going to be cool, okay? Very cool."

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 days ago

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

The lack of federal election interference on Tuesday does not mean an end to the administration's war on alleged voter fraud by noncitizens.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Lopez: Trump, who so bitterly divided us, was awful enough to unite us. At least temporarily

Trump once said he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. He's lost them now.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Commentary: Meet California's first Latino governor. No, not Xavier Becerra

Maybe you have not heard the name but Romauldo Pacheco held numerous titles in California's history: state treasurer, judge, state senator and assemblymember, and the first Latino that California sent to Congress -- after his brief stint as governor.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Meet California's first Latino governor. No, not Xavier Becerra

Maybe you have not heard the name but Romauldo Pacheco held numerous titles in California's history: state treasurer, judge, state senator and assemblymember, and the first Latino that California sent to Congress -- after his brief stint as governor.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID

Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Boys, 13 and 15, killed in California beach shooting, officials say

The Monterey County Sheriff's Department said the two people found dead near Moss Landing State Beach were Marco Antonio Perez, 15, and Nathaniel Flores, 13. Both were Salinas students.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns

Sixteen candidates are vying for three seats on the board that oversees the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the country with some 200,000 students.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race

Marissa Roy, 34, a deputy state attorney general, has campaigned on a promise to convert the city attorney's office into a massive "public interest law firm," while her opponent, veteran L.A. prosecutor John McKinney, has pitched himself as a more traditional law-and-order candidate.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva

In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated Alex Villanueva, who sought to reclaim the office he held for a single term.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 days ago

Sheriff Luna leads challenger Villanueva in early returns; Measure A ahead

In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna has taken an early lead over Alex Villanueva, who is seeking to reclaim the office he held for a single term. A measure to establish binding arbitration for sheriff's deputies and other public safety employees is also on the ballot.