L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

Los Angeles Times - Nov 5, 2026

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure $4.8 million by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

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SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say

Nov 4, 2026

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say

Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in a bedroll, stuffing it into a metal container and covering it with plastic wrap.

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Nov 4, 2026

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Nov 4, 2026

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

Cornell rape investigation to be led by former Diddy prosecutor

Nov 4, 2026

Cornell rape investigation to be led by former Diddy prosecutor

Jacqueline Kelly and her team will report to Letitia James, who was appointed last month by Gov. Kathy Hochul as a special prosecutor overseeing the Cornell probe.

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Nov 4, 2026

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

What can Trump do—and not do—with Congress in the hands of Democrats?

Nov 4, 2026

What can Trump do—and not do—with Congress in the hands of Democrats?

U.S. President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle in Washington now that the Democratic Party is projected to win control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterms.

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

Nov 4, 2026

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Nov 4, 2026

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

Nov 4, 2026

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

On Tuesday night, Jose Ugarte said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead. The candidates in the District 3 race in the San Fernando Valley continue to be closely tied.

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Nov 4, 2026

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

Canada’s focus ‘hasn’t changed’ despite U.S. midterm blue wave, minister says

Nov 4, 2026

Canada’s focus ‘hasn’t changed’ despite U.S. midterm blue wave, minister says

Canadian leaders say it would be “dangerous” to assume relations with the U.S. will change immediately following a major sweep of the House and the Senate by the Democrats Tuesday.

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