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SNL pokes fun at LA mayor election. What happened?

Saturday Night Live cast a spotlight on the Los Angeles mayoral election in its latest episode. “Nithya Raman, democratic socialist, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. That’s right,” Michael Che, co-host of Weekend Update said. “Because LA is always a year behind us on every trend.” The quip got some cheers during Weekend Update’s roundup of major headlines coming out of the midterms, including that top aide Stephen Miller was tapped to be White House chief of staff. Raman has garnered comparisons with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their democratic socialist ties throughout the race. Mamdani, who earned the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America New York City chapter, was sworn into office at the start of the year. “I’m LA’s Nithya Raman,” Raman said when asked if she’s the city’s Mamdani in an interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson . The progressive Los Angeles city councilmember defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass with 55% of the vote, according to the latest Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk results. County elections officials are scheduled to certify election results on Nov. 27. It is the first time since 2005 that an incumbent Los Angeles mayor has lost. “Here in Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA · 12h

latination.com

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California beachfront home becomes the most wanted after a wave destroys it

The unique luxury property is a beachfront home in Long Beach that captured the attention of the community and investors. The destructive waves of Tropical Storm Rachel triggered a drastic price drop to attract real estate developers. Speculators see this coastal disaster as a golden opportunity amid high construction interest...

Long Beach, CA · 11h
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405 Lane, Ramp Closures Set for Sepulveda Pass

Overnight lane, ramp and connector closures are scheduled to begin Monday evening along the San Diego (405) Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass as work continues on a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.

Santa Monica, CA · 12h

Rafu Shimpo

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City of Gardena Honors VFW Commander Moriyama

The City of Gardena presented Gardena Nisei Memorial VFW Post 1961 Commander Stephen Moriyama with a Certificate of Recognition for his 15 years of service as commander, his community service, and his service to the local veteran community. The presentation by Mayor Pro Team Rodney Tanaka took place on Oct....

Gardena, CA · 2d
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West Hollywood is Beefing Up Public Safety Resources in Rainbow District During Holiday Season

The City of West Hollywood is enhancing public safety resources and increasing its visible safety presence throughout the city’s Rainbow District as the Holiday Season approaches. The City and its public safety partners are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment in the Rainbow District and throughout West Hollywood.

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

mynewsla.com

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City Denied Dismissal of LAPD Officer’s Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

A judge had denied a motion by the city of Los Angeles to dismiss wholly or in part a lawsuit filed by a Los Angeles police officer who alleges a sergeant mocked her in the presence of other officers regarding her pregnancy. The City Attorney’s Office maintained in its court...

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

Santa Monica Daily Press

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UCLA public health graduates lead veterans' health research at LA VA

Graduates of UCLA's public health school have taken a leading role in research into veterans' health, from lung disease and cancer to homelessness and mental health, through a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles that dates back more than six decades. Faculty and alumni of the...

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

Hey SoCal / Civic News

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Pasadena, Long Beach seek volunteers for annual homeless counts

Officials in Pasadena and Long Beach put out the call Friday for volunteers for the cities’ annual point-in-time counts of residents experiencing homelessness. Registration is now open for the 2027 Pasadena Homeless Count, scheduled for the evening of Jan. 20 and the morning of Jan. 21. The city and...

Long Beach, CA · 2d

CFO.com

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PCAOB hits Los Angeles audit firm with $500K penalty

Federal regulators have ordered Los Angeles-based tax and audit firm Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP to pay a $500,000 penalty for allegedly violating auditing and quality control standards. In a Nov. 3 enforcement order issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the agency said the violations were connected...

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

NBC Los Angeles

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Union Station rolls into the holidays with a free tree lighting party

Los Angeles Union Station ranks high on so many scales, charts, and lists, and rightly so. It's a beautiful building with a bounty of bustle, it is a splendid structure boasting loads of elegant splendor, and the transportation landmark's story includes a number of intriguing twists and turns, much like a lengthy stretch of railroad tracks.

Los Angeles, CA · 10h

Steve DiGioia

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NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’

NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’ National talese morrow The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference concluded its 39th annual convention in Long Beach on Oct. 25, reaffirming its commitment to civil rights, civic engagement and economic equity.   Held October 22–25 under the theme “We the People: Will Not Be Deterred,” the convention brought together NAACP members from local branches and youth and college units […] The post NAACP California-Hawaii Convention Concludes with Call to Action: ‘We Will Not Be Deterred’ first appeared on Inland Valley News .

California · 1d

lbcurrent.com

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California Indian Genocide Flag Project brings awareness to Indigenous history

The California Indian Genocide Flag Project invited students, staff and faculty to raise awareness and recognize the history of genocide Indigenous populations faced throughout California’s history. Hosted by the American Indian Student Council and the American Indian Studies department, the flag installation has been held annually during Native American...

California · 2d

Reuters

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Employers, watchmen at California ports extend contract talks

NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports employer group and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 extended their bargaining deadline through November 20, averting a potential strike by about 2% of workers at the busiest US container port complex.

Long Beach, CA · 2d

LAist

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LA had its worst mosquito year this decade. El Niño could make it even worse

There’s no vaccine and no cure. And a wet El Niño winter could set up an even bigger mosquito boom.

Los Angeles County, CA · 12h

Westside Current

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Ocean-Damaged Malibu Properties May Qualify for Property Tax Relief

MALIBU - Beachfront property owners whose properties sustained damage from high tides and powerful ocean swells may qualify for lower property taxes. The City of Malibu is urging affected owners to consider Los Angeles County's Misfortune or Calamity reassessment program. Properties with at least $10,000 in qualifying physical damage may be eligible, and owners must submit an application within 12 months of the date the damage occurred. The assistance comes through an existing disaster relief program administered by the county assessor. In an October notice explaining the program , the county identified coastal surges among the natural disasters whose damage may qualify for relief. For eligible owners, reassessment can mean a corrected tax bill or a refund of taxes already paid. The county's property tax guidance says the adjustment reflects the reduction in property value beginning on the date of damage. The amount of relief depends on the loss in value and the period covered by the adjustment. Owners must file Form ADS-820, the application for reassessment of property damaged or destroyed by misfortune or calamity. Malibu's notice says contractor estimates or other documentation of repair costs can support the damage assessment. If approved, the reduced assessment remains in effect

Malibu, CA · 11h

Fox News

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4 of nation's largest cities now led by socialist mayors after Tuesday's election, affecting tens of millions

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., now join Seattle and New York City as top-20 U.S. cities led by DSA-affiliated socialist mayors in office.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Pasadena Adopts New Rules Limiting Watering of Decorative Grass

Pasadena will phase in restrictions on watering decorative grass under an ordinance the City Council adopted October 27, bringing local rules into line with California law. The ordinance amends Chapter 13.10 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, which sets water-waste and conservation standards for Pasadena Water and Power’s service territory. It implements California Assembly Bill 1572, enacted in 2023, which requires public water systems to restrict potable-water irrigation of nonfunctional turf at specified commercial, industrial, institutional and public properties by January 1, 2027.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

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Commentary: California’s super-rich conquered the world, but not always the voters

On a clear evening in Los Angeles, a fundraiser can fill a garden with people whose companies are household names on three continents, while a few miles away a city council race turns on potholes, rents, and a school bond. That contrast is the quiet drama of the California super-rich. Their products shape how the world works, shops, and talks. Their checks can flood a campaign. Their names open doors in capitals far from Sacramento. Yet California voters have repeatedly shown that fortune is not a proxy, and that economic reach does not guarantee a winning argument at the polling place.

California · 1d

spectrumnews1.com

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South Asians in SoCal celebrate Diwali following Raman's election win in LA

LOS ANGELES — The local South Asian community celebrated Diwali after a historic moment in Los Angeles politics. Diwali, which is also known as the festival of lights, is a major holiday for South Asians all over the world. In LA, a South Asian was recently elected as the nation’s second-largest city’s mayor.

Los Angeles, CA · 10h