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2024 Election Results: Campaign for LA County’s Measure G declares victory
Also the latest on 27th Congressional District, state Senate District 35, LAUSD District 3, and other tight races.
Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber.
Bitcoin tops $87,000 for new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
Analysts credit much of the recent gains to an anticipated “crypto-friendly” nature of the incoming Trump administration.
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
It's more evidence from this election that voters have lost their appetite for criminal justice reforms.
Will Trump’s hush money conviction stand? A judge will rule on the president-elect’s immunity claim
Judge Merchan has said he will rule Tuesday on the president-elect's request to toss his conviction because of a Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents broad protection from prosecution.
Incoming DA Nathan Hochman names Steve Katz as chief deputy
Katz's experience includes numerous assignments as a trial prosecutor and a calendar deputy, 83 jury trials and nine years in office management.
Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump made one of his first additions to his upcoming administration.
A message to Gen Z Californians: Let’s make history not for what we faced but how we overcame it
As California confronts what another four years under President Donald Trump means, Gen Z should respond not with exasperation but courage to lead.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Ousted DA George Gascón’s legacy includes costly lawsuits from prosecutors alleging mistreatment
Nathan Hochman, who takes over as district attorney in December, says he will work to resolve the suits that could cost LA County millions of dollars in settlements.
2024 election results: Friday’s update for LA County’s closest Congress, state Senate, Assembly seats
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the third post-Election Night ballot count update on Friday, Nov. 8 for Tuesday's General Election.
Alameda councilmember Trish Spencer avoids reprimand for intoxicated incident
A day after Trish Spencer lost reelection to the Alameda city council, she avoided a reprimand following an intoxicated incident in Long Beach during a city-funded trip last month.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
The legislation, if approved, would repeal the provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
Trump’s shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says
The delay is holding up the federal government’s ability to begin processing security clearances for potentially hundreds of Trump administration national security appointees.
One issue Trump and Newsom agree on? Homeless encampments
Experts predict funding cuts and policy changes. But Trump and Newsom appear to agree on encampment sweeps.
The California Legislature set a record for women in office and could see historic gender parity
California’s Senate will reach gender parity, but depending on the outcome of some close contests, that could extend to the whole Legislature.
Betty Duong, Margaret Abe-Koga lead in Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors races
Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Joe Simitian are terming out.
A Texas border county backed Democrats for generations. Trump won it decisively
The area has been a backdrop of Donald Trump’s promises for tougher border measures.