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DOJ orders some California counties to verify ballots in 48 hours
The Friday letters came on the heels of statewide sweep by federal authorities earlier in the week.
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CA Prop 4: Removes ban on public funding for state and some local elections
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LA’s fall showstopper is the Chinese flame tree
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OC is cracking down on e-bikes
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, in a tan uniform with four gold stars on each collar and a dark green tie, speaks into microphones at a lectern. His badge carries a black mourning band, and an American flag patch is on his shoulder. A U.S. flag hangs out of focus behind him.
Riverside sheriff broke election law, California Supreme Court rules. What's next?
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Friends & Family Flea will make their market a monthly fixture in Koreatown
The flea market drew an estimated 650 to 700 attendees in September. Organizers will offer reduced registration fees for local vendors.
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Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC
A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom points to a monitor with a chart that reads "Capital gains."
California has more revenue than expected thanks to AI. Should the state save it?
Prop. 2 supporters want to boost California’s budget reserves for a rainy day, but opponents say saving more would only embolden state leaders to spend more.
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Data breach exposes California student information: How to protect your family
Names, birthdays, demographic information and other academic information may have been copied.
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Forget swiping: How pitch decks are saving LA’s exhausted singles
At this LA singles night, friends pitch their besties on stage with slide decks, and the hype is the whole point.
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Pawn Shop LA: The Hollywood sports bar with a James Beard chef
LAist sat down with two of the minds behind Pawn Shop, a new sports bar on Melrose with menu items like pickle-brined fried chicken and caviar.
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