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Somis, a rural community in Ventura County, was used to close calls. This was different. My mother-in-law was lucky; some neighbors weren’t.
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From the top of the ticket to local ballot measures, California voters this year are grappling with major decisions that will shape their lives and communities for years to come.
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Democrats should stop beating themselves up and get to work. Progressive policies aren’t the problem — it’s their messaging.
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Stud Country, a Los Angeles-based queer country western line dancing event, was created to preserve Los Angeles’ little known 50-plus-year queer line dancing tradition.
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Measure G didn’t grab as much attention as others, but the wonky reform package could help Los Angeles County make progress on its jail, homelessness and more.
Los Angeles voters ousted Councilmember Kevin de León and overwhelmingly supported measures to curb elected officials’ power and hold them accountable.
Americans in an array of states sent a message to the incoming Trump administration and other elected officials: They won’t give up autonomy over their bodies.
