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Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race
Nov 4, 2026

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.


L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva
Nov 4, 2026

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.


A measure to raise L.A.'s sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters leads in early returns
Nov 4, 2026

A measure to raise L.A.'s sales tax by a half-cent for firefighters leads in early returns

If approved, Measure FD on Tuesday's ballot would raise L.A.'s sales tax by 0.5% to boost funding for the Fire Department.


Barrera leads Shaw in early returns for state superintendent's race
Nov 4, 2026

Barrera leads Shaw in early returns for state superintendent's race

Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.


Ugarte takes early lead for South L.A. City Council seat. San Fernando Valley race too close to call
Nov 4, 2026

Ugarte takes early lead for South L.A. City Council seat. San Fernando Valley race too close to call

Jose Ugarte led Estuardo Mazariegos in Council District 9, while Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were nearly even, early returns show.


U.S. midterm early returns suggest young voters swinging away from Trump, GOP
Nov 4, 2026

U.S. midterm early returns suggest young voters swinging away from Trump, GOP

Democrats are looking to win majorities in the House and Senate, which would curb Trump's power after he's faced few limits from a compliant Republican-controlled Congress.


Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare
Nov 4, 2026

Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare

A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.


Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide
Nov 4, 2026

Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide

Is it too late to vote? What time do polls close? Where's my nearest vote center? Answering all your last-minute questions about voting.


Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change
Nov 3, 2026

Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change

Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.


D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'
Nov 3, 2026

D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'

The L.A. County district attorney has sent the case against four people arrested on suspicion of burning down Old Town Newhall back to sheriff's investigators.


‘Very important’ evidence in Florida plane crash found miles from site: NTSB
Nov 3, 2026

‘Very important’ evidence in Florida plane crash found miles from site: NTSB

National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said most of the left elevator — part of the tail that controls the plane's pitch — was found in three pieces.


How U.S. midterm results could impact financial markets and your retirement
Nov 3, 2026

How U.S. midterm results could impact financial markets and your retirement

The U.S. Midterm elections could have implications for investors, including Canadians' retirement savings, and experts say financial markets could react strongly to the results.


U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next
Nov 3, 2026

U.S. limited strike on Strait of Hormuz raises questions what’s next

The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.


Convicted murderer who escaped from Tennessee prison recaptured, officials say
Nov 3, 2026

Convicted murderer who escaped from Tennessee prison recaptured, officials say

Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee's far northwestern corner on Oct. 25, after he slipped through a fence in his prison clothes.


Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute
Nov 3, 2026

Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute

The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out "1,000 election monitors and observers" across the U.S. in what it called "the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history," with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda listed as the California counties to be scrutinized.


Greenland approves security deal with U.S., Denmark amid Trump pressure
Nov 3, 2026

Greenland approves security deal with U.S., Denmark amid Trump pressure

The trilateral deal paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and eases tensions over Trump's repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States.


How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line
Nov 3, 2026

How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line

How to find the shortest line at your nearest polling or voter center on election day.


U.S. to end $4B annual aid to Israel, switching to selling arms: Trump
Nov 3, 2026

U.S. to end $4B annual aid to Israel, switching to selling arms: Trump

Trump says Israel doesn’t need the aid and it’s a lot of money for the U.S. to spend. But Trump also says that U.S. aid to Israel has become a Democratic talking point.


One-eyed dog eludes California rescuers for weeks: 'Anchovy Jack can run fast, jump high'
Nov 3, 2026

One-eyed dog eludes California rescuers for weeks: 'Anchovy Jack can run fast, jump high'

The dog had escaped from his new home in San Francisco days after undergoing surgery and his adoption from an East Bay organization.


Democrats projected to win both House and Senate in U.S. midterm blue wave
Nov 3, 2026

Democrats projected to win both House and Senate in U.S. midterm blue wave

The U.S. midterms saw shocking upsets across the country, with Democrats winning in typically reliable Republican states in a major rebuke to President Donald Trump's agenda.


If the Democrats win the U.S. midterms, what would change for Canada?
Nov 3, 2026

If the Democrats win the U.S. midterms, what would change for Canada?

Democratic candidates have seized on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies and trade war against Canada, linking them to affordability struggles.


L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error
Nov 3, 2026

L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error

Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget.


Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor
Nov 3, 2026

Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor

Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.


Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs
Nov 3, 2026

Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.


Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds
Nov 3, 2026

Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election anxiety on the eve of the midterms.


Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections
Nov 3, 2026

Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections

The key Los Angeles city and county races on the ballot for the 2026 general election: mayor, city attorney, county sheriff and more.


Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over 'reprehensible' remarks
Nov 2, 2026

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over 'reprehensible' remarks

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman fired part-time campaign staffer Eric Cheng on the weekend before Tuesday's election, saying he made "reprehensible" remarks on a video where he was discussing a U.S.


California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration
Nov 2, 2026

California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration

Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures.


U.S. air travel compensation is changing. What Canadians should know
Nov 2, 2026

U.S. air travel compensation is changing. What Canadians should know

The rules have been amended where 10 'events' are no longer under the airline's control, such as weather-related aircraft damage.


McDonald’s McRib class action lawsuit moves forward over ‘deceptive’ meat
Nov 2, 2026

McDonald’s McRib class action lawsuit moves forward over ‘deceptive’ meat

The lawsuit said that McDonald's has 'cultivated a sense of anticipation around the McRib, leveraging its scarcity to drive sales across its many locations.'


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