Politics
Your guide to Charter Amendment HH: Clarifying L.A. city business
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The measure would make an array of changes to the Los Angeles City Charter intended to strengthen the city's powers, including clarifying the responsibilities of elected officials and commissioners.
Your guide to L.A. Unified district's Measure US, a $9-billion school bond
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School bond supporters say the LAUSD measure, which would increase property taxes, is needed to repair and modernize campuses in the nation's second-largest school system.
Your guide to California's 47th Congressional District race: Baugh vs. Min
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Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh are vying for Katie Porter's U.S. House seat representing the 47th Congressional District in Orange County.
Your guide to California's 49th Congressional District race: Gunderson vs. Levin
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The southern coast's slight blue tinge favors Democratic Rep. Mike Levin over Republican challenger Matt Gunderson. Major issues include housing and the border.
How to vote in California's Nov. 5 election
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Here are some things to know about how to vote in California's election on Nov. 5, and where to access more information about the election.
Your guide to California's 27th Congressional District race: Garcia vs. Whitesides
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The race for California Congressional District 27 between GOP Rep. Mike Garcia and former NASA chief of staff George Whitesides will be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House.
Your guide to California's 41st Congressional District race: Calvert vs. Rollins
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GOP Rep. Ken Calvert and former federal prosecutor Will Rollins are vying for a Riverside County district seat that will be crucial in deciding which party controls the U.S. House.
Your guide to Charter Amendment DD: Taking redistricting away from L.A. politicians
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The drawing of new boundaries for the City Council's 15 districts has resulted in power plays, self-dealing and even some score-settling at City Hall.
Your guide to California's 40th Congressional District race: Kerr vs. Kim
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Democratic former labor leader and Fire Capt. Joe Kerr fights an uphill battle against GOP Rep. Young Kim in the inland suburban district, where Biden won but more voters are Republican.
Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney's race: Gascón vs. Hochman
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Voters have a choice between Dist. Atty. George Gascón and challenger Nathan Hochman, two experienced attorneys with vastly different visions for criminal justice in L.A. County.
Your guide to L.A.'s 2nd City Council District race: Burgos vs. Nazarian
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Adrin Nazarian, former state Assembly member and onetime aide to outgoing Councilman Paul Krekorian, is up against Jillian Burgos, a business owner and NoHo Neighborhood Council member.
Your guide to Charter Amendment FF: Should L.A.'s lesser-known police get better pensions?
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There are three other law enforcement agencies in addition to the LAPD that patrol Los Angeles parks, the port and the airport. But their officers have a different retirement plan than the city's other public safety employees.
Your guide to California's 30th Congressional District race: Balekian vs. Friedman
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Democrat Laura Friedman squares off against Republican Alex Balekian in the race to replace longtime Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank.
Your guide to the LAUSD District 3 school board race: Chang vs. Schmerelson
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The spending for this L.A. school board seat suggests it's all about charter schools versus unions, but the candidates have much to say about many issues.
Your guide to L.A.'s 10th City Council District race: Hutt vs. Yoo
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City Councilmember Heather Hutt faces her first election for the seat. Attorney Grace Yoo argues she should lead the district.
Your guide to California's Assembly District 52 race: Caloza vs. Carrillo
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Two Democrats, justice advocate Franky Carrillo and women's rights advisor Jessica Caloza, face off for an open seat in the 52nd Assembly District.
Your guide to California's state Senate District 37 race: Choi vs. Newman
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Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman and former Republican Assemblymember Steven Choi will face off for an Orange County seat that was hotly contested in the primary.
Your guide to California's U.S. Senate race: Garvey vs. Schiff
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Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a Burbank Democrat, faces former Dodger All-Star Steve Garvey, a Palm Desert Republican, for the California U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Where to vote in the 2024 election in person or by drop box
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As election day 2024 nears, Californians will soon begin voting by mail, drop box and in person. Here's what you should know about where to submit your ballot.
Given Trump's age and fitness, President Vance is a real possibility. You've been warned
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Vice-presidential debates may not matter in terms of election results, but when one of the participants would be serving under a 78-year-old, they matter to the world.