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MICHAEL R. BLOOD

MICHAEL R. BLOOD

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Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Political|US

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member

Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles in the fight for the U.S. House

Former bassist for pop rockers OneRepublic to take on veteran California GOP House member
Crime|Political|US

LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities

Officials say Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959

LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities
Election|Political|US

Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California's next governor

Biden's top health official, Xavier Becerra, enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Election|Political|US

Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump

Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats
Election|Political|US

Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor's race

Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter is entering the crowded 2026 contest for California governor

Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor's race
Environment|Political|US

Former Los Angeles fire chief fails to get job back after ouster following historic deadly wildfire

The former Los Angeles fire chief ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history has failed to reclaim her job

Former Los Angeles fire chief fails to get job back after ouster following historic deadly wildfire
Environment|Political|US

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month

Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month
News|US

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Tributes are pouring in for Dianne Feinstein, the trailblazing California senator, who has died at 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90
News|Political|US

California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
News|Political|US

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein
Election|News|Sports|US

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey is joining the race to succeed the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Former baseball MVP Steve Garvey joins California US Senate race, gives GOP ballot dash of celebrity
Election|News|Political|US

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
Asia|News|US|World

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping

California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game
Environment|News|Science|Technology|US

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running

More than a year after California endorsed a proposal to extend the lifespan of its last nuclear power plant, disputes continue to swirl about potential safety risks and future costs tied to the decades-old reactors

Disputes over safety, cost swirl a year after California OK'd plan to keep last nuke plant running
Crime|News|US

6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

The slayings of six men last week that authorities believe stemmed from a soured illegal cannabis deal have spotlighted the continuing risks in California's underground marijuana market

6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market

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