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A guide to the L.A. District Attorney’s race next week

Nov. 5, also known as Election Day across the United States, is anticipated as the night Americans will vote in their next president. However, Angelenos will be focused on another big race: the Los Angeles District Attorney.  D.A. George Gascón is facing a bid to unseat him by the law-and-order oriented Nathan Hochman, who has a commanding lead in the polls. The contest calls to mind the 2022 election which brought down Chesa Boudin, Gascón’s successor as San Francisco D.A. In both cases, an incumbent who was voted into office during 2020’s groundswell of support for police reform is now

October 31, 2024
A guide to the L.A. District Attorney’s race next week
Local|News

Homeowners affected by Rancho Palos Verdes landslides eligible for buyouts

Homeowners affected by Rancho Palos Verdes landslides

October 29, 2024
Homeowners affected by Rancho Palos Verdes landslides eligible for buyouts
News|Food

Trick or Treat? Chocolate shortage haunts Halloween as prices skyrocket

Consumers may finally start feeling relief from years of high inflation, but there remains one item that can still induce sticker shock: chocolate.

October 29, 2024
Trick or Treat? Chocolate shortage haunts Halloween as prices skyrocket
Crime|Local|News

L.A. secures $1.7M to combat rising impaired driving

LA County receives $1.7M to boost DUI enforcement. New funds will enhance training, prosecution, and road safety efforts to combat rising impaired driving.

October 25, 2024
L.A. secures $1.7M to combat rising impaired driving
News|Local|Sports

'We’re ready – to win': City prepares for traffic nightmare ahead of World Series

hose who plan to drive on Friday evening should consider leaving early. Several major sports and entertainment events are expected to bring major traffic jams across the city, with Halloween celebrations adding additional potential for backups.

October 25, 2024
'We’re ready – to win': City prepares for traffic nightmare ahead of World Series
News|Political

Sexual assault allegations against State rep prompt Attorney General investigation

Investigation into Michigan State Rep. Neil Friske transfers to AG Dana Nessel's office following June incident involving allegations of sexual assault and weapons violations.

October 25, 2024
Sexual assault allegations against State rep prompt Attorney General investigation
News|Technology|US

US appeals court revives Google privacy class action

A U.S. appeals court said Google must face a revived lawsuit by Google Chrome users who said the company collected their personal information without permission, after

August 20, 2024
US appeals court revives Google privacy class action
Crime|News

Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating

Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating

August 20, 2024
Student hospitalized from suspected poisoning; Frisco police investigating
Health|Lifestyle|News

Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope

Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope

August 20, 2024
Princeton man embraces life after accident, inspiring others with message of resilience and hope
Crime|News|US

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing

The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility

August 20, 2024
Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison months after stabbing
Crime|Education|News|Sports

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp

August 20, 2024
Parents file lawsuit against Mohawk Area School District over alleged hazing during football camp
Health|Lifestyle|News

Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.

Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.

August 20, 2024
Rodent complaints continue to plague New York City. Here's what else the data shows.
Education|Health|Lifestyle|News

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts

August 20, 2024
Young man living with autism becomes valued member of police department in Massachusetts
Crime|Health|News

Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers

Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers

August 20, 2024
Inmate who became pregnant at TGK gives birth; family continues to search for answers
Business|Economy|News|Travel|US

Las Vegas hospitality workers at Venetian reach tentative deal on first-ever union contract

Thousands of hospitality workers on the Las Vegas Strip have reached a tentative deal with the Venetian and Palazzo resorts

August 20, 2024
Las Vegas hospitality workers at Venetian reach tentative deal on first-ever union contract
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

US disputes report of Netanyahu, Blinken talk on Israeli troops on Gaza border

The United States on Tuesday disputed a report that cited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying he might have convinced U.S.

August 20, 2024
US disputes report of Netanyahu, Blinken talk on Israeli troops on Gaza border
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

France's caretaker government freezes 2025 spending at current levels

France's caretaker government has set 2025 state spending at current levels, saving about 10 billion euros ($11.08 billion) after taking inflation into account and keeping the

August 20, 2024
France's caretaker government freezes 2025 spending at current levels
Americas|Crime|News

More Mexican judges to join strike over proposed judicial overhaul

Over 1,000 more judges and magistrates in Mexico have voted to join an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Monday amid mounting protest against a plan by the ruling

August 20, 2024
More Mexican judges to join strike over proposed judicial overhaul
Europe|News|World

Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target

Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion

August 20, 2024
Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target
Americas|News|World

Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island

Tens of thousands of customers are still without power across Puerto Rico, a week after Ernesto swiped the U.S. territory as a tropical storm

August 20, 2024
Tens of thousands remain without power in Puerto Rico, a week after tropical storm swiped the island
Europe|News|World

Greece to compensate fire-stricken households near Athens

Greece said on Tuesday it would offer emergency compensation totalling millions of euros to hundreds of households and businesses affected by a blaze that killed one woman and

August 20, 2024
Greece to compensate fire-stricken households near Athens
Business|Economy|News|US

Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike

U.S. railroad operator Union Pacific has warned that a potential rail strike in Canada will have "devastating consequences" on the North American economy.

August 20, 2024
Union Pacific warns of 'devastating consequences' from Canada rail strike
News|Sports

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance

August 20, 2024
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner won’t be suspended after twice testing positive for banned substance
Health|News|US

US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers

A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to ramp up scrutiny of U.S. clinical trials conducted in China, citing the risk

August 20, 2024
US clinical trials in China questioned by US lawmakers

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