Dolores Huerta, the fiery and resolute activist who helped launch the nation's first enduring union for poor farmworkers, dies

Los Angeles Times - Oct 28, 2026

The emotional compass of the United Farm Workers of America for decades, Huerta attained singular stature as godmother of the Chicano power movement and doyenne of American labor.

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KISS's Gene Simmons on AI in music industry: 'Learn how to use it, otherwise it will use you'

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Proposition 45 would sideline dozens of tribes from input on major California projects

Oct 28, 2026

Proposition 45 would sideline dozens of tribes from input on major California projects

California Proposition 45, aimed at streamlining the state's environmental review process for "essential" projects, would bar tribes that are not recognized by the federal government from consulting in reviews, while maintaining the right for tribes with recognition.

Your last-minute guide to California governor candidates' views on gas prices, EVs and high-speed rail

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In California, fuel prices often are higher than anywhere else in the country, a reflection of the state's high cost of living that voters want their next governor to address.

Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows

Oct 28, 2026

Bass comes from behind, now in dead heat with Raman in mayor's race, new poll shows

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Desperate mom-and-pops turn to risky cash advances in tough economy — and can get burned

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Arellano: Nithya Raman is learning Spanish. What that says about her vision for L.A.

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Marissa Roy's lead grows over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race, latest poll shows

Oct 28, 2026

Marissa Roy's lead grows over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race, latest poll shows

California Deputy Atty. Gen. Marissa Roy leads Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Atty. John McKinney by 17 points in the race to replace Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto, according to the latest poll results, which show a large number of voters still remain undecided in the contest.

Living near Hollywood sign means cars, diapers, bottles of urine. Neighbors say they've had it

Oct 28, 2026

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Silicon Valley braces for firestorm of Dem scrutiny in 2027

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Silicon Valley is bracing for a firestorm of scrutiny should Democrats take control of Congress next year, underscoring how the industry’s efforts to get on President Trump’s good side last year became a political liability. After two years of a GOP-controlled House and Senate, Democratic lawmakers are expected to bring the heat on tech firms,...

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