Los Angeles City Council member Traci Park has raised more than $1.2 million for her reelection campaign in the city’s June 2 primary, more than double the amount collected by …
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A much-anticipated debate featuring leading candidates in the Los Angeles mayor’s race is set for Cinco de Mayo before the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. But it won’t include all the …
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Assemblymember Carl DeMaio’s ballot measure will be considered by voters in November
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSACRAMENTO — A ballot measure that would require Californians to show identification every time they vote in person, or use a special pin number when submitting mail-in ballots, has qualified for the …
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Will Trump’s reclassifying of medical marijuana have any effect on criminal justice reform?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands still …
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Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Justice Department will adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases, officials said Friday. The …
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Locked Capitol doors and more cash for security are the new normal after Minnesota assassination
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesST. PAUL, Minn. — Nearly a year after the assassination of a Minnesota legislative leader, lawmakers across the U.S. have worked to fortify security in state capitols and improve safeguards when officials …
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Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment and prepare for legal fights
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The criminal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center this week was met with much outrage but little surprise from civil rights leaders, who have for more than a year …
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Pennsylvania treasurer refuses to fund security upgrades at Shapiro home
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s treasurer refused Thursday to approve payments for more than $1 million in security systems and other upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro, changes that were …
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Effort to hold Uber liable for driver sexual assaults heads to ballot
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s trial attorneys and Uber — longtime courtroom foes — are officially bringing their fight to the November ballot. A coalition of lawyers and advocates announced Thursday that it has …
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Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesParamount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery cleared a major hurdle Thursday as Warner stockholders overwhelmingly embraced the $111-billion deal. Approval was expected. Paramount Chairman David Ellison’s proposal would …