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Column: Can MacArthur Park Can Be Saved? A Look to the Past Points the Way Forward

What's happened to MacArthur Park is heartbreaking. A 2003 effort emphasizing community collaboration may offer a blueprint for a permanent fix in a neighborhood burdened by gang activity and a fentanyl crisis.

L.A. City Hall Reacts to Trump's Election With Angst, Anger

City officials expressed fear that Trump, a mercurial leader prone to grudges, would retaliate against California and Los Angeles because of its Democratic leadership.

The Sad, Desperate, Hispandering End of Kevin De León's Career

Hubris was long the engine of De León's 18-year political career.
Hubris was also his downfall. De León conceded to his opponent, tenant's rights attorney Ysabel Jurado, in a historic defeat.

San Diego Sightseeing Tour Company Devastated After Fire Destroys 95% of Its Vehicles

GoCar Tours San Diego is having to hit the brakes on rentals after about 30 vehicles, including several powered by lithium-ion batteries, went up in flames.

With Alameda County Vote Count Seemingly Lagging, Registrar Asks Public for Patience

Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim Dupuis is asking for patience as the process to count hundreds of thousands of unprocessed ballots continues three days after the election.As of Thursday evening, Dupuis’ office had counted 233,629 ballots, with an estimated …

Orange, Riverside County Registrars of Voters Evacuated After Bomb Threats

Registrars of voters' offices in Orange and Riverside counties were evacuated Friday evening after receiving bomb threats, but no explosives were located at either site.

California Enacts New Climate Rules — which Could Boost Gas Prices

Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.

Newsom Fined $13,000 for Failing to Report on Time Payments Made at His Request

Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to pay a $13,000 fine Friday for failing to report on time over a dozen charitable payments made at his request by notable foundations and businesses between 2018 and 2024.

Mendocino Supervisor Dan Gjerde Resigns Early to Take Caltrans Role, Recommends Successor

Mendocino County 4th District Supervisor Dan Gjerde earlier this week announced his resignation from the county Board of Supervisors. His resignation goes into effect Friday. Gjerde said that the reason for his resignation is a new job, and on Tuesday …

Proposition 5 Ballot Measure to Make It Easier to Fund Affordable Housing Fails

A ballot measure that would have lowered the approval threshold for local bonds to support affordable housing and other projects failed.

Jim McDonnell Sworn in as LAPD Chief Amid Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement

The City Council's 11-2 vote to confirm Jim McDonnell as the next LAPD chief came amid renewed scrutiny of his record on immigration enforcement as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

How the Mountain Fire Exploded Into Southern California's Most Destructive in Years

The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region's most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in the area.

Trump Blasts Newsom's Plan to Shield California From the Next White House

President-elect Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Gov. Gavin Newsom "is trying to KILL our Nation's beautiful California." Newsom calls it Trump's "tired, old playbook of grievances."

Campbell Businesses Cheer Police Plan to Use Surveillance Cameras to Combat Theft

A WEST VALLEY police department is one of the first in Santa Clara County to target organized retail theft by monitoring businesses’ surveillance cameras — just as voters decide if thieves should receive more punishment statewide.The Campbell Police Department has …

Bay Area Rocker Sentenced for Strangling Girlfriend to Death

A Bay Area rocker and former tech worker was sentenced Thursday to 25 years to life.

Don’t Expect Kamala Harris’ Loss to Boost Gavin Newsom’s Presidential Prospects

As debate raged this summer over whether President Joe Biden should abandon his re-election bid, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stock soared.The California Democrat became a fixture on the national political stage as he stood behind Biden to the bitter end — …

He Helped the FBI Take Down Councilmember Jose Huizar. Now, He'll Avoid Jail Time

A federal judge calls George Esparza's cooperation with law enforcement 'nothing short of extraordinary.' Esparza received a sentence of three years' probation.

California Will Protect Students From Trump’s Education Cuts, State Schools Chief Vows

The California Department of Education is preparing for the worst-case scenario: cuts to federal funding. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond said he is working with the California Legislature to backfill any lost funds.

California Shores Up Its Legal Defenses Anticipating Another Trump Presidency

Standing in the Presidio in San Francisco, his shoulders aligned with the Golden Gate Bridge, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the state is prepared to defend its values against the challenges brought by a second Trump administration.Moments earlier, …

Bay Area Live Election Results: SF Supervisor Races Extremely Close, One Tied

Get the latest election results for key races in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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