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

Los Angeles Times - Nov 9, 2026

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.

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Russia hopes U.S. midterm results won’t shift Trump’s Ukraine negotiations

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‘I love our country’ Nvidia CEO regrets affair with alleged China spy

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The board said it has confidence in Jensen Huage and his leadership team, and would provide further updates as appropriate. He will remain as CEO.

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

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

Nov 8, 2026

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.

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

Nov 8, 2026

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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.

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

Nov 8, 2026

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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.

Small plane overturns on the runway at John Wayne Airport

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

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

Nov 7, 2026

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

Santa Anas and hotter fall temperatures sustain SoCal critical fire risks

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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.

Are hackers targeting America's food supply?

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Missile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia, U.S.

Nov 7, 2026

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