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Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is seen speaking with the media outside Don Antonio's restaurant on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Why it matters: Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is seen speaking with the media outside Don Antonio's restaurant on June 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California election results will be coming in once polls close at 8 p.m. as voters wait for results for the L.A. mayoral race leading to a possible faceoff between Karen Bass and...
Why it matters: LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California election results will be coming in once polls close at 8 p.m. as voters wait for results for the L.A. mayoral race leading to a possible faceoff between Karen Bass and...
The public cost is that the primary results will decide who sets California’s agenda on critical issues like housing, policing, and climate, affecting millions of residents.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the primary results will decide who sets California’s agenda on critical issues like housing, policing, and climate, affecting millions of residents.
The public cost is that the runoff will decide who controls LA's mayoral office, impacting city policy on housing, policing, and public spending.
Why it matters: The public cost is that the runoff will decide who controls LA's mayoral office, impacting city policy on housing, policing, and public spending.
The public cost is that control of LAUSD means control over public education for nearly 400,000 students and billions in taxpayer dollars.
Why it matters: The public cost is that control of LAUSD means control over public education for nearly 400,000 students and billions in taxpayer dollars.
Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Why it matters: Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared inte...
Why it matters: The Vallejo City Unified School District abruptly terminated its contract with an organization run by Eryck “Boomer” Bennett after becoming aware of a video where he shared inte...
A former Los Angeles Unified School District employee and a vendor are accused of steering $22 million in public contracts into a kickback scheme. The case matters because it po...
Why it matters: A former Los Angeles Unified School District employee and a vendor are accused of steering $22 million in public contracts into a kickback scheme. The case matters because it po...
Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only. The allegations matter because they could trigger a f...
Why it matters: Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only. The allegations matter because they could trigger a f...
California’s recall rules could put a Republican in the governor’s office through a fast, strange election process. That matters because the rules themselves, not just the candi...
Why it matters: California’s recall rules could put a Republican in the governor’s office through a fast, strange election process. That matters because the rules themselves, not just the candi...