Democrat Marni von Wilpert will face Republican Jim Desmond to represent California’s newly redrawn 48th Congressional District. …
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Your guide to the L.A. city attorney’s race: McKinney vs. Roy
After a primary battle that ousted the incumbent, L.A. County prosecutor John McKinney squares off against Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney…
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Gaspar vs. Worth Girvan
Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan oppose each other to represent the southwest San Fernando Valley, after Bob Blumenfield, who held…
Your guide to Proposition 4: Allowing public campaign financing in California
Prop 4 would repeal California’s 1988 ban on public campaign financing, allowing state and local governments to create programs for candidates…
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education,…
Your guide to the California treasurer race: Kounalakis vs. Hawks
The race for California’s open treasurer seat is between Eleni Kounalakis, the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Jennifer Hawks, who has…
Your guide to Proposition 41: Special tax audit proposal could block billionaire tax
Prop 41 would require audits for new state special taxes and prohibit certain new state taxes. It also could nullify the…
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to…
Commentary: Senator flubs gotcha moment by mixing up sports teams. A woman steps in to correct him
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt’s gotcha moment turned into a schooling by Democratic colleague Amy Klobuchar, turning the tables on the age-old…
Your guide to the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Seat 2 race
Five candidates are vying for Seat 2 on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District, where they…