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Oct 23, 2026

The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth

The $293 million spent by California billionaires to oppose Proposition 40 is about 0.07% of their estimated wealth.


He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney
Oct 23, 2026

He didn't think he'd ever be a lawyer. Now, he might be L.A.'s next city attorney

L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney burst into the city attorney's race earlier this year, becoming part of a historic primary upset of incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto. If he wins this November, he'll complete a lifelong underdog story that began with a tough upbringing in New Jersey.


Oct 23, 2026

Trump ramps up fraud investigations of immigrants as election approaches

The White House is turning anti-fraud initiatives into a central weapon in its efforts to curb both legal and illegal immigration.


This 'Modern Family' writer will be L.A.'s 'first gentleman' if Raman is elected mayor
Oct 23, 2026

This 'Modern Family' writer will be L.A.'s 'first gentleman' if Raman is elected mayor

Nithya Raman's husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, wrote for the hit shows 'Modern Family' and '30 Rock.' The Harvard grad 'loves the city more than me,' Raman says.


Inside Marissa Roy's Bollywood-bumping, group-project bid to become L.A.'s city attorney
Oct 23, 2026

Inside Marissa Roy's Bollywood-bumping, group-project bid to become L.A.'s city attorney

Critics say candidate Marissa Roy, 34, lacks the 'gravitas' to be L.A. city attorney. Supporters see a chance to turn the role into a progressive champion of Angelenos.


Oct 23, 2026

The man facing murder charge in death of man near Costco gas pumps is a rabbi, records show

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Wednesday that it received a call Tuesday night about a man struck by a vehicle near the gas pumps at the Costco in Camarillo.


GOP pushes for oversight of Musk’s dominance of space
Oct 23, 2026

GOP pushes for oversight of Musk’s dominance of space

Republican lawmakers alarmed over Ukraine’s loss of access to Starshield, a critical battlefield tool, are pushing for more congressional oversight on what some view as Elon Musk’s “space monopoly,” fearing that Musk will have too much power over future national security operations. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on...


Inside the unlikely coalition taking on prediction markets
Oct 23, 2026

Inside the unlikely coalition taking on prediction markets

A fight over who can regulate prediction markets and whether they constitute gambling is creating strange bedfellows, as the two sides dig in for a protracted legal battle with millions of dollars at stake. The commercial gaming industry finds itself aligned with tribal gaming and unions, as they argue states and tribes should be able...


Why affordable smartphones matter to a mobile-first PH economy
Oct 23, 2026

Why affordable smartphones matter to a mobile-first PH economy

MANILA, Philippines – As demand for AI infrastructure puts pressure on memory-chip supplies, affordable smartphones are becoming a necessity as prices on new devices face mounting cost pressures worldwide. With more everyday activities moving online, rising smartphone costs could make it harder for some Filipinos to access digital services. A mobile-first Philippines A July 2026


MRT-3 privatization eyed by mid-2027 under P103.6-billion deal
Oct 23, 2026

MRT-3 privatization eyed by mid-2027 under P103.6-billion deal

Transportation Secretary Giovanni 'Banoy' Lopez says the government would retain control over fares of MRT-3 under the proposed arrangement.


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