Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
Morning Briefing: Election Day Is Almost Here
Voters who cast their ballots at Dodger Stadium get a special "I Voted" sticker. Libby Denkmann for LAist
()
Good morning, L.A.
The city, state and country are gearing up for Election Day, with millions of voters having already cast their ballots in Southern California and many more, no doubt, to come.
Our newsroom will bring you ongoing coverage of local, statewide and national races today, tomorrow and over the next few weeks. Senior Politics Reporter Libby Denkmann reports on everything you need to know on the eve of Election Day, and Investigative Reporter Aaron Mendelson keeps an eye on voter turnout throughout the day.
Meanwhile, if you’re still looking for guidance on the many items on our local ballot – from all 12 Propositions to the LAUSD School Board race to the empty judges’ seats – check out our Voter Game Plan.
Support for LAist comes from
Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and don’t forget to vote.
Coming Up Today, November 2
Aaron Mendelson follows the record-setting voter turnout.
Election, Groundhog Day, Vertigo. Nope, this isn't a catalog of your recent emotions. They're three of the movies screening this week, says Christine N. Ziemba.
Senior Politics Reporter Libby Denkmann will be following all the election news.
Support for LAist comes from
Never miss an LAist story. Sign up for our daily newsletters.
The Past 24 Hours In LA
Coronavirus Updates: L.A. County officials confirmed 1,590 new cases and four virus-related deaths on Sunday. Those numbers bring the total in the region to 309,190 positive cases and 7,074 deaths.
Policing Law Enforcement: An L.A. Sheriff deputy’s body cam footage shows him fatally shooting 25-year-old Fred Williams III. The video is the first of its kind to be released, since deputies began wearing cameras.
Election 2020: The L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office reports that nearly 51,500 votes were cast on Sunday, about two hours before voting centers closed. That means almost 400,000 Angelenos have voted in person, in addition to at least 2.5 million mail-in ballots that have been submitted.
Support for LAist comes from
Photo of the Day
A screen shot from a Sheriff deputy's body camera video, depicting the last moments of Fred Williams III’s life before the deputy fatally shoots him. This is the first body cam video to be released since Sheriff’s deputies began wearing them last month.
A screenshot from a deputy's body camera video released Friday, Oct. 30 by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.
()
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
After rising for years, the number of residential installations in the city of Los Angeles began to drop in 2023. The city isn’t subject to recent changes in state incentives, but other factors may be contributing to the decline. -
The L.A. City Council approved the venue change Wednesday, which organizers say will save $12 million in infrastructure costs.
-
Taxes on the sale of some newer apartment buildings would be lowered under a plan by Sacramento lawmakers to partially rein in city Measure ULA.
-
The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons after suddenly shutting down six months ago.
-
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
-
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
Best of LAist