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L.A.'s Audio Leak Scandal Is Taking Down Another Latino Political Leader

Two years after the scandal, City Councilmember Kevin de LeĂłn is on track to lose his seat. His defeat would leave Latinos with just four of the council's 15 seats.

Climate Change Identified as Main Driver of Worsening Drought in the Western United States

New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening drought in the western United States.

With Progressive Ballot Measures on Track to Fail, California's Political Identity Is Questioned

Voters approved a measure to reverse progressive criminal reform and were positioned to reject propositions that hike the minimum wage and end forced prison labor.

Two Teens Lost After Bay Area Boating Disaster Had Survived Rancho Tehama Shooting

The body of Johnny Phommathep II, 17, was recovered, and his brother Jake, 14, is presumed dead. The teens had survived the 2017 Rancho Tehama shooting.

Lyft Lured Drivers With False Claims About Pay, FTC Says. Company Will Pay $2.1 Million

Lyft lured drivers by advertising eye-catching earnings — up to $43 an hour in L.A. — but only 1 in 5 drivers were actually making these rates, the FTC said

3,500 Homes Under Threat as Ventura County Fire Burns Through Neighborhoods

Santa Ana winds helped propel several fires across the region, but the Mountain fire exploded Wednesday, sweeping into foothill communities.

12 States Promised to Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.

To discover how millions in opioid settlement funds are being spent in Idaho, you can visit the state attorney general's website, which hosts 91 documents from state and local entities getting the money.

12 States Promised to Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.

To discover how millions in opioid settlement funds are being spent in Idaho, you can visit the state attorney general's website, which hosts 91 documents from state and local entities getting the money.

Tribal Health Leaders Say Feds Haven’t Treated Syphilis Outbreak as Health Emergency

Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards …

Tribal Health Leaders Say Feds Haven’t Treated Syphilis Outbreak as a Public Health Emergency

Natalie Holt sees reminders nearly everywhere of the serious toll a years-long syphilis outbreak has taken in South Dakota. Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards …

Ukiah Voters Lean Against Hiking Occupancy Tax, While Similar Fort Bragg Measure Passes

A ballot measure that would increase the tax rate for customers booking temporary lodging such as hotels, motels and vacation rentals in Ukiah appears to be rejected by voters, according to unofficial election results released by the Mendocino County registrar …

In Deep Blue California, Voters Don’t Always March to Democratic Drums

In the parlance of politics, “ticket-splitting” refers to someone who votes for candidates of both major parties. It bedevils political devotees as they turn out partisan voters.

Two of Four Contra Costa County School Bond Measures Appear to Pass Wednesday

Four school funding measures for Contra Costa school districts still showed mixed results the day after Election Night. Martinez Measure OMeasure O in Martinez, which requires 55% yes votes to pass, only had 53.46% of the necessary vote Wednesday. The …

Both Measures Aimed at Changing Richmond Elections Headed for Victory Wednesday

Two Richmond measures attempting to change how the city conducts elections both seemed headed for victory Wednesday. Measure J and Measure L are both aimed at changing the current plurality system in which mayoral and city council candidates with the …

Santa Clara Votes New Candidate in and Familiar Politician Out in City Council Race

In the Mission City’s only open city council race, Albert Gonzalez appears to be leading a 3-way contest to replace Santa Clara Councilmember Kathy Watanabe who terms out in December.As of 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Gonzalez is leading with 44.1% …

Mountain View Councilmember Abe-Koga Will Be Next Santa Clara County Supe in District 5

Margaret Abe-Koga has a significant lead over Sally Lieber for the Santa Clara County Supervisor District 5 race.As of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Mountain View Councilmember Abe-Koga has 56.8% of the vote, or 53,829 votes. Lieber, California State Board of Equalization …

Patrick Ahrens Leads Sreekrishnan in Tight South Bay Assembly Race for District 26 Seat

In the South Bay’s only competitive Assembly race, Patrick Ahrens is leading over Tara Sreekrishnan to fill the Assembly District 26 seat.As of 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Ahrens, district director for Assemblymember Evan Low, is ahead with roughly 57.8% of …

Mark Armstrong Out in Front in San Ramon Mayoral Race, District 1 Is Still Close

Mark Armstrong will likely be the new mayor of San Ramon. Armstrong was leading Wednesday with 71.66% of the vote 16,4800 over Chirag Kathrani, who picked up 28.34% (1,725 votes) Armstrong would replace Dave Hudson, the current mayor and longtime …

Incumbents and Craig Devinney Ahead for Walnut Creek City Council’s Three Seats

Craig DeVinney will likely join incumbents Cindy Darling and Kevin Wilk on the Walnut Creek City Council. Darling and Wilk were first and second in the race, with DeVinney in third for the three open seats as of Wednesday Darling …

Firefighter Zac Unger Holding Commanding Lead in District 1 Oakland City Council Race

Oakland firefighter Zac Unger was holding onto a commanding lead in the City Council District 1 election on Wednesday based on preliminary results released by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.After two rounds of ranked-choice vote tallies, but with only …

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