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SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later

Iris Kwok — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula arrived home to them holding his wife and young children captive, a fight ensued, and Arambula was fatally shot.

L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

Ruben Vives — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure $4.8 million by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

Her late daughter's wedding gown disappeared. 17 years later, a bride-to-be found it

Karen Garcia — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A bride-to-be in Chicago returned a wedding gown that had been missing for 17 years after a grieving California mom had sent it out to be cleaned.

Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over

Fedor Zarkhin — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records related to the shooting.

New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants

Roger Vincent — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Construction has begun on a $200-million apartment complex in Culver City at a time when housing development in much of Los Angeles County has slowed in spite of strong demand.

Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events

Iris Kwok — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

Why California's billionaire tax was a harder sell than expected

Queenie Wong, Seema Mehta — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in California history, opponents heavily outspent supporters of a billionaire tax to mostly fund healthcare. On Wednesday, the wealth tax appeared headed for defeat though results on Proposition 40 were too close to call.

Amid controversy, California greenlights the state's first large reservoir in decades

Ian James — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 02:43:33 GMT

California water regulators have approved a permit for the planned Sites Reservoir northwest of Sacramento, clearing the way for construction of the state's first major reservoir in decades.

State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Kevin Rector — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 02:33:51 GMT

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

Becerra prepares to take helm as governor with few political debts. But there's questions about his agenda

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 00:45:47 GMT

California is about to enter the 'Becerra era,' though the governor-elect who coined that phrase has dropped few hints about what will define it.

California Democrats crush GOP opponents in first test of new district maps

Dakota Smith, Seema Mehta — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:53:52 GMT

California Democrats won pivotal House races up and down the state in the first election under maps approved by Proposition 50.

Welfare check leads to Santa Barbara man's body stored in plastic wrap, police say

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:19:11 GMT

Two people were charged with concealing a man's death inside his Santa Barbara apartment. They are accused of wrapping his body in a bedroll, stuffing it into a metal container and covering it with plastic wrap.

This iconic L.A. mammal is the first to venture onto the wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway

Lila Seidman — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 23:15:02 GMT

A coyote became the first large mammal documented exploring the massive Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, which doesn't officially open until next month. Some see it as an early, hopeful sign that the structure is working.

How Latino voters helped secure blue victories

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:50:11 GMT

In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator.

Democrats sweep California's down-ballot races but one remains too close to call

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 22:34:48 GMT

Democrats swept California's statewide down-ballot races — no surprise in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin, and voters haven't elected a Republican to a statewide office since 2006.

How Marissa Roy plans to transform the L.A. city attorney's office

Sonja Sharp, James Queally — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:43:07 GMT

Marissa Roy, a 34-year-old deputy state attorney general, has vowed to use the power of the L.A. city attorney's office to serve as "the people's lawyer," saying she will file lawsuits against predatory landlords, wage-thieving companies and the Trump administration.

Palisades arson case: Second trial begins against man accused of sparking wildfire

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:28:07 GMT

The first trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht — the man accused of intentionally starting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades fire — ended with a jury deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal. Now, federal prosecutors are trying once again to convict him with revised charges.

Paul Pelosi barred from driving for six months after Napa hit-and-run crash

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:11:10 GMT

Nancy Pelosi's husband was accused of striking an unoccupied parked vehicle and leaving the scene in July. He pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor hit-and-run.

How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

Connor Sheets — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 21:07:54 GMT

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Multiple California ballot measures remain undecided as vote tally continues

Hayley Smith — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:52:22 GMT

Some ballot measures have received decisive action from voters on issues such as public funding for housing and voter identification.

L.A. City Council: Ugarte leads Mazariegos in CD9; Gaspar and Worth Girvan tied in CD3

Melissa Gomez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:40:40 GMT

On Tuesday night, Jose Ugarte said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead. The candidates in the District 3 race in the San Fernando Valley continue to be closely tied.

Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Audrey McGlinchy — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:39:23 GMT

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

Arellano: On the crest of a historic blue wave, Raman roused supporters — and danced

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 20:10:23 GMT

Standing before L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman was the coalition that made her unlikely rise happen, paralleling the one that made the Democratic Party's takeover of the House and Senate possible.

Raman keeps widening her lead against Bass, closing in on becoming L.A.'s next mayor

Noah Goldberg, Noah Haggerty, Clara Harter — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 19:51:22 GMT

"I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful," a beaming Raman told raucous supporters at her election night party. "I'm also really superstitious. So we're all just going to be cool, okay? Very cool."

Fears of election day interference fizzle, but federal war on voter fraud could continue

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 18:50:31 GMT

The lack of federal election interference on Tuesday does not mean an end to the administration's war on alleged voter fraud by noncitizens.

Lopez: Trump, who so bitterly divided us, was awful enough to unite us. At least temporarily

Steve Lopez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 14:41:53 GMT

Trump once said he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. He's lost them now.

Meet California's first Latino governor. No, not Xavier Becerra

Patt Morrison — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:03:21 GMT

Maybe you have not heard the name but Romauldo Pacheco held numerous titles in California's history: state treasurer, judge, state senator and assemblymember, and the first Latino that California sent to Congress -- after his brief stint as governor.

Billionaire tax ballot measure trails; California voters reject voter ID

Seema Mehta, Queenie Wong — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:31:55 GMT

Californians weigh in on proposed billionaire tax, voter ID requirements, several other ballot measures.

Boys, 13 and 15, killed in California beach shooting, officials say

Iris Kwok — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 06:11:44 GMT

The Monterey County Sheriff's Department said the two people found dead near Moss Landing State Beach were Marco Antonio Perez, 15, and Nathaniel Flores, 13. Both were Salinas students.

In Los Angeles Community College races, Veres, Harris, Winston ahead in early returns

Andrew Khouri — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:43:59 GMT

Sixteen candidates are vying for three seats on the board that oversees the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the country with some 200,000 students.

Marissa Roy surges to early lead over John McKinney in L.A. city attorney race

James Queally, Sonja Sharp — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:43:54 GMT

Marissa Roy, 34, a deputy state attorney general, has campaigned on a promise to convert the city attorney's office into a massive "public interest law firm," while her opponent, veteran L.A. prosecutor John McKinney, has pitched himself as a more traditional law-and-order candidate.

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna tops challenger Alex Villanueva

Connor Sheets, Itzel Luna — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:40:22 GMT

In a rematch of the 2022 race, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated Alex Villanueva, who sought to reclaim the office he held for a single term.

L.A. voters favoring sales tax hike for fire department and other city ballot measures

Itzel Luna — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:32:00 GMT

If approved, Measure FD on Tuesday's ballot would raise L.A.'s sales tax by 0.5% to boost funding for the Fire Department.

Barrera holds sizeable lead, claims victory, in state superintendent's race

Howard Blume — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:31:10 GMT

Teachers union support — and a Democratic electorate — made Richard Barrera the favorite, even though Republican Sonja Shaw finished first in crowded primary.

Ugarte takes early lead for South L.A. City Council seat. San Fernando Valley race too close to call

Melissa Gomez — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:28:16 GMT

Jose Ugarte led Estuardo Mazariegos in Council District 9, while Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were nearly even, early returns show.

Nithya Raman narrowly leads Karen Bass in tight L.A. mayor's race

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg, Clara Harter, Noah Haggerty — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:27:05 GMT

The contest was in many ways generational, with 73-year-old Bass, a political veteran, courting longtime voters and Raman, 45, courting younger Angelenos.

Xavier Becerra makes history as California's first elected Latino governor

Nicole Nixon — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:08:32 GMT

Veteran Democrat of anti-Trump state easily defeats Republican Steve Hilton.

Trash truck engulfed in flames on 5 Freeway, causing lane closures, traffic nightmare

Iris Kwok — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 01:04:39 GMT

A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.

Final hours of 2026 midterm voting: A procrastinator's guide

Karen Garcia — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:26:47 GMT

Is it too late to vote? What time do polls close? Where's my nearest vote center? Answering all your last-minute questions about voting.

West Hollywood approves domestic partnership registry for polyamorous people

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:10:36 GMT

The ordinance allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with WeHo, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.

Trash piling up in Koreatown, and residents demand change

Hanna Kang — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 23:40:33 GMT

Los Angeles plans to add 65 public trash cans in Koreatown after tenants raised concerns about a shortage of places to throw away trash.

D.A. sends back case against Newhall fire suspects for 'further investigation'

Fedor Zarkhin — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:37:06 GMT

The L.A. County district attorney has sent the case against four people arrested on suspicion of burning down Old Town Newhall back to sheriff's investigators.

Yet another rare sea turtle nest discovered in Southern California, this time in Ventura

Corinne Purtill — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:04:07 GMT

The olive ridley sea turtle nest is the third one ever documented on the nation's West Coast.

Democrats take Congress in historic sweep as voters rebuke Trump

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 20:05:10 GMT

Voters handed the Democrats commanding control of Congress, putting a powerful check on President Trump during his final two years in office.

Feds deploy election monitors to L.A. as 9th Circuit sides with Trump in ballot dispute

Sonja Sharp — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 18:26:38 GMT

The Justice Department announced Tuesday it would send out "1,000 election monitors and observers" across the U.S. in what it called "the largest monitoring effort in DOJ history," with Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento and Alameda listed as the California counties to be scrutinized.

22 dogs rescued from SoCal river encampment need 'patience, time and love,' caretakers say

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 17:22:16 GMT

Nearly two dozen dogs were rescued this week from an encampment near a river bottom in Ventura County.

How to find the closest vote center with the shortest line

Karen Garcia — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

How to find the shortest line at your nearest polling or voter center on election day.

One-eyed dog eludes California rescuers for weeks: 'Anchovy Jack can run fast, jump high'

Iris Kwok — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The dog had escaped from his new home in San Francisco days after undergoing surgery and his adoption from an East Bay organization.

Majority of California voters fear federal government may try to stop vote count, poll finds

Clara Harter — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Nearly two-thirds of California voters are worried that the Trump administration may try to halt the vote count early, according to a new poll that found disquieting levels of election anxiety on the eve of the midterms.

Utilities lobby for shield from wildfire costs

Melody Petersen — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As a criminal investigation into Southern California Edison actions before last year's deadly Eaton fire continues, the state's for-profit utilities are lobbying for legislation that would protect their shareholders from paying for future catastrophic fires they cause.

Becerra wins but faces a gauntlet of problems as California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.

L.A.'s next mayor faces high expectations, little room for error

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Whoever becomes the next mayor of L.A., she will face a slew of challenges: homelessness, affordable housing, potholes, streetlights, the Olympics, unstable city budget.

Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections

Times staff — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The key Los Angeles city and county races on the ballot for the 2026 general election: mayor, city attorney, county sheriff and more.

Teen accused of killing pregnant woman in Spirit Halloween shooting may be tried as adult

Iris Kwok — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 06:44:40 GMT

The Fairfield Police Department on Monday arrested the 17-year-old boy on suspicion of fatally shooting a pregnant woman and injuring several others inside the Halloween-themed store on Friday.

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman ousts campaign staffer over 'reprehensible' remarks

David Zahniser — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:36:17 GMT

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman fired part-time campaign staffer Eric Cheng on the weekend before Tuesday's election, saying he made "reprehensible" remarks on a video where he was discussing a U.S.

California officials brace for unprecedented election interference by Trump administration

Kevin Rector, Brittny Mejia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:06:40 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom and others have warned of Trump administration interference in the midterm election, including potentially through attempted ballot seizures.

2 people killed, 2 others injured in state beach shooting in Monterey County, police say

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:04:32 GMT

Monterey County sheriff's deputies responding to reports of a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach found two people dead along Jetty Road. Two others were injured.

DSA narrowly votes against rescinding Nithya Raman endorsement in L.A. mayor's race

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:17:56 GMT

A national Democratic Socialists of America panel had been considering revoking the endorsement of Nithya Raman over her views on Israel, which some considered insufficiently tough.

Two California college students injured in deadly train crash in Spain

Hailey Branson-Potts — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:06:13 GMT

Two Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students were injured in a train crash in Spain that killed at least 69 people last week.

Ex-Angels executive Eric Kay again appeals his conviction in Tyler Skaggs fentanyl death

Steve Henson — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Former Angels employee Eric Kay, serving 22 years for supplying fentanyl-laced pills that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs, is asking a federal court to grant a new trial.

Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive

Cerys Davies, Stacy Perman — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:16:22 GMT

In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots

David G. Savage, Kevin Rector — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 16:41:01 GMT

The appeal by the Trump administration came just before the midterm election, and after federal judges rejected the bid to set aside the 20,000 California ballots.

SoCal moves from Halloween storms to temperatures in the 80s

Blanca Begert — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Basin saw between a quarter inch and an inch of rain over the weekend. The coming week is set to heat up as more waves could impact the coast starting Thursday.

A daughter of L.A. and a transplant to the city. The different paths taken by Bass and Raman

Noah Goldberg — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A daughter of L.A. and an immigrant to the city. The different paths taken by Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in their quests to become mayor of Los Angeles.

Didn't register to vote? Here's how you still can cast a ballot

Karen Garcia — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How to cast a ballot using same day voter registration to vote in California for the 2026 general election.

Jurupa Valley's Patriot High has become an unlikely hotbed for flag football

Gina Ferazzi — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 22:56:24 GMT

Patriot High has limited resources, but the school has worked to become the three-time River Valley League flag football champions.

Mayoral candidates Bass and Raman crisscross L.A. on final weekend before the election

Noah Goldberg — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 21:09:53 GMT

The onetime-allies-turned-competitors took veiled shots at each other as they each hit multiple campaign stops Sunday morning, with both attending church and other events throughout the city.

From an LGBTQ+ rally to Trunk or Treat, Becerra and Hilton barnstorm California hoping to be next governor

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:35:14 GMT

With Tuesday's election barreling toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and did their the best to gin up support as they crisscrossed California in what has been a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom

Woman killed by LAPD patrol car responding to Halloween party call

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 19:22:29 GMT

The officer was reportedly responding to a call for backup at a large Halloween party in the San Fernando Valley when the collision occurred late Saturday night.

L.A. to decide whether to stay the course with Mayor Bass or vote for change with Raman

David Zahniser — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

L.A. voters will decide between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman, with the city's future direction on the line. As the contentious race nears the finish, the candidates are in a dead heat.

Daylight saving time ends tonight. Here's when to set your clocks back

Blanca Begert — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 03:55:42 GMT

Californians, like most of America, will get an extra hour of sleep tonight

3 days trapped in a drain pipe — officers rescue man in Riverside

Blanca Begert — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 02:16:02 GMT

The man had crawled into an 18 inch diameter pipe that drains into a culvert in Riverside.

Massive sewage main break prompts closure of all coastal waters off Long Beach

Roger Vincent — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:55:09 GMT

All open coastal swimming areas, bays, and lagoons in Long Beach have been closed after a sewer main break that spilled thousands of gallons of wastewater into the ocean.

Dana Point landmark Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel resort sells for $600 million

Roger Vincent — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:53:09 GMT

One of Southern California's premier seaside resorts, the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, has been sold for an estimated $600 million as the top end of the state's hotel market continues to thrive.

Cascade of court rulings rebuffs Trump administration's election efforts

Kevin Rector — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:10:01 GMT

Federal judges have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration's efforts to wrest control over state voting processes and intimidate state and local elections officials.

California Botox doctor used $45 million in Medicare money to fund her lavish lifestyle, feds say

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:54:29 GMT

Violetta Mailyan was convicted in May of billing Botox injections that were never provided.

The Cheesecake Factory is a punchline. But it's also the California dream

Shelby Grad — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:47:24 GMT

On the night Erik and Lyle Menendez killed their parents, they offered an elaborate, twisted and ultimately unbelievable explanation of those crucial hours in 1989.

Ex-Garden Grove police sergeant kidnapped, assaulted co-worker, prosecutor says

Iris Kwok — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:02:35 GMT

Former Garden Grove Police Sgt. Charles Starnes II was arrested after being charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting two co-workers, D.A. says.

Lopez: No undecideds here: Why Bass backers are on board, and Raman fans are fired up

Steve Lopez — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The L.A. mayor's race suddenly looks like a tossup. These voters explain why they're Team Bass or Team Raman.

Your last-minute guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Measure A is a charter amendment that would require binding arbitration between county government and negotiators representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other public safety workers if contract talks reach an impasse and no compromise can be reached.

Your last-minute guide to education-related ballot measures

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Here is your last-minute guide to key education races that are on the November ballot in California.

Your last-minute guide to L.A. City Council races: Districts 3 and 9

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Voters will choose who will represent City Council Districts 3 and 9. History will be made in District 9, which for the first time in 63 years will be represented by a politician who is not Black.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Luna vs. Villanueva

Karen Garcia — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What you need to know about the rematch between Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva to be the next L.A. County sheriff.

Your last-minute guide to the L.A. city attorney's race: McKinney vs. Roy

Karen Garcia — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The basics you need to know about the two candidates running for the job of L.A. city attorney this midterm election.

Your last-minute guide to obscure but important statewide races in California

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

There are a host of down-ballot races for statewide office that will be decided in the Nov. 3 general election.

Your last-minute guide to every L.A. city charter amendments, ballot measures

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Voters in the city of Los Angeles will consider eight ballot measures covering everything from taxes and fire resources to governance of airports and the port and the quality of parks.

Your last-minute guide to all California propositions

Times staff — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about all the California propositions in the November general election ballot: Voters will decide on proposals to tax billionaires, extend taxes on high earners, fund biomedical research and more.

Grudge rematch: Luna and Villanueva duel to lead nation's largest sheriff's department

Connor Sheets — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Robert Luna unseated Alex Villanueva as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2022. Now Villanueva is seeking to reclaim his position at the helm of the Sheriff's Department.

Proposed billionaire tax could impact California sports teams

Seema Mehta — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proposed billionaire tax on California's November ballot could slap a one-time 5% levy on wealthy residents, including sports team owners, to raise healthcare funds

A tribe returns, joyful, to 51 acres in the San Gabriel foothills

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A couple with a plot of land above Santa Clarita marketed their land as a potential glamping site. They decided to sell it to the local tribe instead.

Inside the local ballot measures L.A. will vote on in the Nov. 3 election

Itzel Luna — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In addition to competitive mayoral and City Council races, L.A. voters also will have their say on 10 local ballot measures that will impact the county and city.

Two competitive L.A. City Council seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot

Melissa Gomez, Itzel Luna — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Two Los Angeles City Council seats are on the ballot Nov. 3: one representing the San Fernando Valley and the other South Los Angeles.

Raman says the LAPD has grown more secretive under Chief Jim McDonnell. Has it?

Libor Jany — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has criticized the LAPD for no longer releasing neighborhood crime statistics. Others have taken issue with slow responses to public records requests. Chief Jim McDonnell, however, says the department is more transparent than ever.