"A butter knife against a nuclear arsenal:" Tech billionaires vastly outspend wealth tax supporters

Los Angeles Times - Oct 24, 2026

More than $351 million in political donations has been poured into a high-stakes contest about a proposed wealth tax on the November ballot, making it one of the most costly campaigns in California history.

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9th Circuit blocks path for Trump to again deploy National Guard without state approval

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that President Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops last year was unlawful and unconstitutional. The ruling also blocks a way for the president to federalize state troops over California's wishes again in the future.

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Metrolink suspends iconic coastal route due to high tides

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Florida toddler dead after accidental shooting with dad’s gun, police say

Oct 23, 2026

Florida toddler dead after accidental shooting with dad’s gun, police say

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Mayor Karen Bass outpaces challenger Nithya Raman in fundraising for the Nov. 3 runoff

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Trump removing some 50% tariffs on Canadian products, adding others

Oct 23, 2026

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After decades of false starts, the 1914 Hotel Clark finally reopens in downtown L.A.

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After decades of false starts, the 1914 Hotel Clark finally reopens in downtown L.A.

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Man charged with animal cruelty after illegally capturing great white shark

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Helium designated a critical material in the U.S. amid global supply risk

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Trump says LeBron James showed ‘disrespect’ during U.S. national anthem

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'His wheels weren't hot enough': California police bust $54,000 Hot Wheels thief

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