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

Homeless encampments line the streets. Buying a home — or even finding an affordable place to rent — is increasingly out of reach. Roads are riddled with potholes, tens of thousands of streetlights ...
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Which races might predict a ‘blue wave’? Here’s what to watch

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

A new poll finds 63% of California voters worry the Trump administration may try to halt vote counting after election day. Election fears are sharply divided by party: 85% of Democrats believe the ...
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Your last-minute cheat sheet for voting in key Los Angeles elections

You live in Los Angeles County and you’ve been too busy to focus on the local races. Now, you have to vote. Here is a last-minute cheat sheet covering key races in Los Angeles and L.A. County.
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Holland Taylor’s turn in ‘Brothers’ is just another notch in her sexy, scene-stealing career

“The most seductive thing you can do,” says Holland Taylor, “is simply look at a person. That’s quite sufficient.” She is looking at me when she says this, her consonants crisp and her blue eyes calm ...
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Can AI bots become conscious? Why Microsoft’s AI boss says that’s the wrong question

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Democrats dominate California but face challenges after election

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 ...
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Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It’s helping classical Christian schools expand

Texas began rolling out $1 billion in public funding that eligible families can put toward private education expenses. Classical Christian school leaders see the money as a chance to expand rapidly.
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Pete Hegseth must answer for his record and face the consequences

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be looking for his next job. According to Puck, senators are discussing Hegseth’s interest in an appointment to Marsha Blackburn’s seat if she wins Tuesday’s ...
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Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here’s what parents and students should know

Caffeine pouches, placed between the lip and gum, can deliver up to 200 milligrams of caffeine discreetly to children and teens. Schools in several states are restricting the pouches, which can ...
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‘The Greatest’ deftly captures the evolution of Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali

I pay no attention to boxing. It exists at the corner of my eye in advertisements and feeds, but I’m never tempted to look its way. Clearly there are plenty of people who do, and plenty of money ...