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Backers of billionaire tax plan to attack Newsom in early presidential primary states October 23, 2026

The ad, funded by backers of the wealth tax, castigates Newsom for opposing Proposition 40, the ballot measure that would impose a 5% tax on California billionaires' assets.

Seema Mehta

How a clash between Inglewood leaders and SoFi Stadium operators hit the ballot October 23, 2026

Ballot measures regarding billboards and ticket sales highlight a protracted dispute between Inglewood and its NFL team the Rams.

Sam Farmer

He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney October 23, 2026

L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney burst into the city attorney's race earlier this year, becoming part of a historic primary upset of incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto. If he wins this November, he'll complete a lifelong underdog story that began with a tough upbringing in New Jersey.

James Queally

The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth October 23, 2026

The $293 million spent by California billionaires to oppose Proposition 40 is about 0.07% of their estimated wealth.

Sandhya Kambhampati, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee

Inside Marissa Roy's Bollywood-bumping, group-project bid to become L.A.'s city attorney October 23, 2026

Critics say candidate Marissa Roy, 34, lacks the 'gravitas' to be L.A. city attorney. Supporters see a chance to turn the role into a progressive champion of Angelenos.

Sonja Sharp

Many Latinos are over Trump. The shift is especially striking in Texas October 23, 2026

Latino voters are souring on the GOP, fueled by frustration over rising costs and the Trump administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.

Ana Ceballos

The man facing murder charge in death of man near Costco gas pumps is a rabbi, records show October 23, 2026

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Wednesday that it received a call Tuesday night about a man struck by a vehicle near the gas pumps at the Costco in Camarillo.

Iris Kwok

Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approaches October 23, 2026

The White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.

Andrea Castillo

This 'Modern Family' writer will be L.A.'s 'first gentleman' if Raman is elected mayor October 23, 2026

Nithya Raman's husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, wrote for the hit shows 'Modern Family' and '30 Rock.' The Harvard grad 'loves the city more than me,' Raman says.

Noah Goldberg

Man forced way into Arcadia home, killed teenage girl, police say October 23, 2026

A teenage girl was killed at a home in Arcadia. The suspected shooter fled and tried to take his own life in Pasadena, officials said.

Iris Kwok, Richard Winton

In 1974 the Bee Gees were finished. Then Robert Stigwood sent them to a rented house in Golden Beach and a studio on 149th Street — and a bad road surface on the Julia Tuttle Causeway gave them a rhythm. How Criteria Studios rebuilt the biggest band of 1978.