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OC Board of Education member faces more penalty fees for failing to report millions in income

Marilyn “Mari” Barke will have to pay more than $100,000 in penalties, according to a judge's ruling last week.

LA neighborhood councils: 3 things to know before attending a meeting

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For Central Valley farmworkers, a court order brought calm. Now it's on hold — and LA is watching

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Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be released under bill going to Newsom

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A federal judge ordered fixes at Adelanto. Now a congresswoman wants the state to step in

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Recall Fact And Fiction: What You Need To Know About The Election Fraud Rumors You’re Seeing

While rumors are rampant about stolen ballots and suspicious holes in voting envelopes, state and local officials say they have put measures in place to keep elections secure.
If Newsom Is Recalled, How Would A Republican Governor Get Anything Done?

Some GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature.
Could Latino Voters Make The Difference In Whether Newsom Survives California’s Recall Election?

While Latinos are a growing share of the electorate, Democrat Gloria Romero, a former State Senate Majority Leader, says her party hasn’t done enough to retain Latino voters
¿Podrían Los Votantes Latinos Marcar La Diferencia Si Newsom Sobrevive La Elección De Destitución De California?

Los latinos son el grupo étnico más grande de California siendo 39% de la población, y una proporción creciente del electorado en aproximadamente el 28% de los votantes registrados.
Faulconer Won't Allow Folks To Sleep On The Street; Paffrath Talks Vaccine Mandates

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer says that as California governor he will not allow people to sleep on the streets. Kevin Paffrath is a YouTuber and Ventura-based real estate broker.
Who’s Running In Newsom Recall? Politicians, Activists, Californians Of All Stripes

Just 46 candidates filed all the paperwork necessary by the July 16 deadline to run to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in the Sept. 14 recall. And one has dropped out. Here's a quick look.
Trio Of Recall Candidates Attack Newsom In Sacramento Debate

Three of the Republican candidates hoping to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in California's recall election used a recent debate to blame him for worsening homelessness and wildfires.
A Lawsuit Argues California's Recall Election Is Unconstitutional. Will A Newsom Appointee Agree?

Two California voters say the recall system violates the “one-person, one-vote” principle.
California’s Having A Recall Election. Are You Interested? If Not, What’s On Your Mind?

If you’re a registered voter, we’re interested in hearing why you’ve tuned out of the California recall election — intentionally or not.
Census 2020 Data Shows Southern Californians Continue To Identify As More Diverse, Less White

The big 2020 Census data drop is here.
How To Vote, Confirm And Track Your Ballot For The Recall Election Of Gov. Newsom

Can I leave a question blank? How do I make sure my signature matches the one on file? And more of your questions, answered.
Bears, Merch And Consultants: How Newsom Recall Candidates Are Spending Campaign Cash

New campaign finance reports reveal California recall spending: Kevin Faulconer has the most cash, Caitlyn Jenner is in debt and John Cox paid a consultant to suggest a bear.

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