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

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

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.

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Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change

Nov 3, 2026

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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

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

Nov 3, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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