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Maxine Waters, 88, Wins Reelection in South LA's 43rd District Again

Maxine Waters is headed back to Washington. The 88-year-old Democrat has won reelection to represent California's 43rd Congressional District, which stretches across Inglewood, Compton, Hawthorne and Torrance, extending a congressional career that began in 1990. NBC News projected the win, according to NBC Los Angeles, with the race called as...

Hawthorne, CA · 2d
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The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health

The California Legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee shared a “scathing” review of the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s response to Chiquita Canyon Landfill crisis last week, during an hourslong […] The post Audit panel has ‘scathing’ critique of county Public Health appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

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Long Beach Begins $11.4 Million Alamitos Bay Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project

LONG BEACH — More than two decades after the entrance to Alamitos Bay was last dredged, a major project is underway to deepen the heavily traveled channel while using the removed sand to reinforce a stretch of the Long Beach Peninsula vulnerable to erosion and winter storms. The City...

Long Beach, CA · 1d
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Crenshaw YMCA Lands $3 Million State Grant, Will Get Its First Fitness Gym

The Crenshaw Family YMCA, a fixture of the neighborhood for 74 years, is getting a $3 million infusion of state money that will fund extensive upgrades and bring the facility its first-ever fitness gym. State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan presented the funds during a ceremony Wednesday morning, marking a new chapter for a facility that has served generations of families in Crenshaw and Baldwin Hills.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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In California, some towns are already dealing with impacts from El Niño

California is already facing severe impacts from El Niño, mostly in the form of coastal flooding. From San Diego to the Bay area, many cities have been dealing with flooding off and on over the past few weeks. And climate scientists say that it's just a preview of what's to come this winter as El Niño continues to unfold. KQED's Ezra David Romero joins us now from San Francisco. Hi, Ezra.

California · 1d

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Blake Snell, José Mota Joining Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation For Altadena Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), in partnership with the county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks), are breaking ground on Dodgers Dreamfields Nos. 69 and 70 at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena. The groundbreaking ceremony is going to include a shovel dedication and...

Altadena, CA · 1d

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L.A. County to offer free sandbags as El Niño raises storm concerns

With forecasts calling for a potentially wet winter influenced by El Niño conditions, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced a series of free sandbag distribution events aimed at helping residents prepare for possible flooding, mudflows and debris flows. Residents may collect up to 25 pre-filled sandbags at 12 designated locations across Los Angeles County […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 14h

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California says 6,500 homes near shuttered Exide plant are 'clean.' But soil samples raise questions

The former Exide facility in Vernon spewed toxic dust for decades as it melted down lead-acid car batteries for recycling. Its operations released lead dust across Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, Commerce and Maywood while the state allowed the plant to operate for decades with a temporary permit.

California · 10h

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Harabedian Leads Assembly District 41 Race by Wide Margin as Campaign Declares Victory

Pasadena Democrat appears headed for second term as election returns show strong support following first-term work on wildfire recovery and state legislation. Democratic Assemblymember John Harabedian appeared headed for a second term representing Pasadena and surrounding communities Wednesday, as preliminary election results showed him holding a substantial lead over Republican challenger Adam Christopher Vena in California’s 41st Assembly District.

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Brian Goldsmith secures 24th state senatorial district seat after John M. Erickson concedes

Pacific Palisades and Westside voters elect small business owner and former journalist. Candidate Brian Goldsmith has declared victory in the race to represent California’s 24th state senatorial district after his opponent, John M. Erickson, conceded on Thursday afternoon. Goldsmith will succeed Senator Ben Allen after he termed out. The...

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

LAist

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Early results show LA, OC voters approving dozens of sales taxes and new fees

Sales tax measures and new hotel taxes are proving to be popular with voters in Los Angeles and Orange county cities.

South Gate, CA · 2d

CBS News

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DOJ subpoenas California counties over alleged noncitizen voting

Several counties in Northern California were hit with fresh grand jury subpoenas over alleged noncitizen voting just days before the midterm elections, local officials told CBS News.

California · 2d

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Black L.A. Leaders Demand Accountability Beyond Election Day

LOS ANGELES — With another contentious mayoral election drawing to a close, a coalition of Black community organizations is making clear that its work will not end when the ballots are counted. The L.A. Black Agenda Coalition is preparing to hold the city’s next mayor accountable for commitments addressing...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

Fortune

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Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

"A 'no' vote doesn't mean similar measures won’t ever be implemented."

San Francisco, CA · 15h

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Hollywood Dig Begins on 45-Unit Affordable Complex Near Highland Avenue

1248 N. Cherokee Ave. — Approximate Site of Affordable Housing Project. Construction is underway on a new affordable housing complex near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, where crews are building a five-story structure that will hold 45 one- and two-bedroom apartments with no on-site parking. The project, rising at 1248 N. Cherokee Ave., will set aside every unit except a mandatory manager's apartment for low- and moderate-income renters.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Forest Lawn honors those who served on Veterans Day

Forest Lawn is holding its annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring the history of heroism of veterans of the United States military and America’s 250th year on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. The Veterans Day event is set against the backdrop of the 162-foot Birth...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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The Becerra era and Raman’s ‘earthquake’ in LA

TRANSITION BEGINS — In the five months between Xavier Becerra ’s come-from-behind primary victory and his general election win, he and his circle could deflect questions about his coming administration. California can only have one governor at a time, they said, and he wasn’t taking anything for granted. But now that voters have officially made him their next governor, everyone in Sacramento is racing to get some answers about what comes next: Who will Becerra hire and appoint? Which interest groups will be ascendant? What policies will he prioritize? The lobbyists, union officials and legislative leaders at his victory party offer some hints. Among the VIP’s circulating in West Sacramento were Becerra team members, including campaign hands Robbie Abelon, Kyle Layman and Lindsey Cobia — an erstwhile top Gavin Newsom deputy — and unofficial counselors like Arsenio Mataka, a former aide from Becerra’s attorney general days who focused on environmental issues. As we’ve noted elsewhere , Becerra’s sphere also includes adviser Courtni Pugh, longtime aide Liz Saldivar, veteran politico Karen Skelton, and policy adviser Nicole Elliott (another Newsom alum). Some of Sacramento’s most powerful interest groups did not endorse Becerra until it was evident he’d prevail. That made his early

California · 1d

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Nithya’s Budget Buzz Saw

LA WATCHDOG - Nithya Raman, our new mayor, will inherit a budget that is a river of red ink. According to the First Financial Status Report for the first quarter ending September 30, the City is anticipating over expenditures of $322 million for the fiscal year. The major culprits are the Fire Department ($141 million), liability claims ($62 million), and the City Attorney’s office ($34 million).

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

The LA Local

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Roy wins LA city attorney’s race

Roy, backed by powerful progressives like U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, has vowed to take on the Trump administration in court. The post Roy wins LA city attorney’s race appeared first on LA Local .

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

The Hill

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LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis wins open California House seat

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) is projected to win the seat to lead California’s 38th Congressional District, drawn up after Golden State voters passed the state’s redistricting ballot measure last year, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Solis defeated Republican Pedro Casas as the two sought to lead a district…

California · 3d