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SF Supe Connie Chan Declares Victory Over Challenger in Tight Richmond District Race

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan has declared victory in her close contest with challenger Marjan Philhour from last week’s election for the race for the city’s Richmond District.Chan and Philhour were tied as of Thursday’s results for the seat, but …

It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It’s Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program

Cal Poly Humboldt’s bachelor’s program offers new opportunity to people incarcerated at maximum-security Pelican Bay State Prison

Zoox's Pill-Shaped Robotaxis Become Latest Self-Driving Cars to Hit California's Streets

Zoox's self-driving vehicles began rolling out in San Francisco this week and are expected to compete with Waymo robotaxis.

California Immigrants Prepare for a Second Trump Administration

Legal aid centers report receiving hundreds of inquiries from immigrants wondering what they should do ahead of Trump's promised mass deportations.

Online Vape Retailers Ignore Rules Meant to Protect Minors, New UCSD Study Finds

Researchers at UC San Diego ordered vaping products to test whether deliveries followed federal and state laws. For the most part, they didn't.

Will L.A. County's Sheriff Run for Reelection in 2026? 'Absolutely,' Robert Luna Says

Midway through first term as L.A. County sheriff, Robert Luna told The Times that speculation he might step down is "not true."

'Why Us?': Housing Nonprofits Are Paying Millions in 'Mansion Tax'

Measure ULA has raised hundreds of millions for affordable housing. But some nonprofits that provide affordable housing themselves are being blindsided by the tax.

Opinion: A Record Number of Teachers Are Leaving the Job. Here's Why I'm One of Them

I loved my Los Angeles teaching job. But caring for a special needs child made navigating the long, inflexible hours nearly impossible.

California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials

Jason Farned and his team at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District had spent years preparing for the likely arrival of dengue, a dangerous virus typically found in tropical climates outside the mainland United States.

California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials

Jason Farned and his team at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District had spent years preparing for the likely arrival of dengue, a dangerous virus typically found in tropical climates outside the mainland United States.

Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing to Help

Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he's raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she'll call Hammen or let herself …

Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing to Help

Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he's raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she'll call Hammen or let herself …

Highway 116/121 Roundabout Debuts Tuesday With Opening of Temporary Traffic Circle

A four-way stop intersection in Sonoma County, east of Petaluma, will be transitioned to a roundabout beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12, to reduce traffic congestion.A temporary traffic circle at the intersection of state Highway 116 and state Highway 121 has been …

Bay Area District Settles Suit Alleging Inequitable Education Practices

The district agreed to hire consultants who will be charged with addressing the issues raised in the case: the district's disciplinary practices, special education placement and literacy education for students with disabilities, especially English learners.

Review: Drag Artists Take Aim, Hit in Gleeful ‘The Nanny Live!’

The gentle, sassy PG-style humor of the beloved 1990s sitcom “The Nanny” transforms into an R-rated riot in the “The Nanny Live!” parody onstage at Oasis, San Francisco’s premiere drag club.From the same folks who created hilarious sendups of “Sex …

Richardson Leads Oakland City Attorney Race With 58% Over Harbin-Forte, Per Latest Count

Chief Assistant City Attorney Ryan Richardson was ahead Monday in the Oakland city attorney contest against Brenda Harbin-Forte, according to the latest election results released by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.  Richardson was ahead with 58% of the vote …

Whitesides Captures L.A. County Congressional Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats

The race between Garcia and Whitesides to represent California's 27th Congressional District was closely watched across the country as one of several swing districts that could help determine which party won control of the House.

Bonta Rules Officers in 2022 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Will Not Be Criminally Charged

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office has determined that police officers in Salinas will not be criminally charged for the fatal shooting of a suspect in July 2022.  Curtis Barnett was shot and killed after police responded to a stabbing …

'Five Little Queens' Will Be Nine, as Measure G Backers Claim Victory

Election returns showed the measure to expand L.A. County's Board of supervisors with a narrow lead, securing just over 51% of the vote.

LAUSD Abruptly Ends New Admissions Rules for Gifted Students Amid Parent Fury Over Standards

LAUSD planned to change the admission policy for honors programs at elite schools, sparking debate over equitable access to programs for gifted students.

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