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Los Angeles Supports Electrifying Buildings, Banning Sale of Styrofoam

November 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The city council indicated support Nov. 9 for requiring all new buildings to be fully electrified, with a few exceptions. The council voted for the city attorney to present an ordinance on Jan. 1 requiring the decarbonization of new buildings through electrification, except for accessory dwelling units, commercial kitchens, and cooking facilities. Under the…

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Los Angeles Sheriff Villanueva Falls Behind in Reelection Bid

November 9, 2022
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Embattled Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who fought back against pandemic mandates and controversies during his first term, was in danger of losing his bid for reelection as early results favored his opponent Nov. 9. Former Long Beach Chief of Police and Democrat Robert Luna maintained a lead in the race with 56.8 percent of…

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Los Angeles Races: Bass, Caruso Ties for Mayor; Sheriff Villanueva Trailing Behind in Reelection Bid

November 9, 2022
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In the hours after the polls close on Election Night, the Los Angeles races unfolded in ways more divergent than expected, with the mayoral candidates—U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and businessman Rick Caruso—closing in on each other and county Sheriff Alex Villanueva trailing far behind his opponent. Angelenos voted for a new mayor to replace termed-out…

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Los Angeles Races: Bass, Caruso Tie for Mayor; Sheriff Villanueva Trailing Behind in Reelection Bid

November 9, 2022
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In the hours after the polls close on Election Night, the Los Angeles races unfolded in ways more divergent than expected, with the mayoral candidates—U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and businessman Rick Caruso—closing in on each other and county Sheriff Alex Villanueva trailing far behind his opponent. Angelenos voted for a new mayor to replace termed-out…

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Los Angeles Elections: Caruso Leads in Race for Mayor, Sheriff Villanueva Trails Behind in Reelection Bid

November 9, 2022
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In the hours after the polls closed on Election Night, the Los Angeles races unfolded in unexpected ways, with businessman Rick Caruso taking a slight lead over his opponent U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) in the mayoral race and county Sheriff Alex Villanueva trailing far behind his opponent. Angelenos voted for a new mayor to replace…

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Election Day Rain in LA Area Could Dampen Voter Turnout, Experts Say

November 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles-area residents planning to cast their ballots Nov. 8 will have to withstand expected rainy conditions that could affect voter turnout, according to local political experts. The Southland is expected to see steady rainfall throughout Tuesday, with at least an inch of rain expected in some areas. Though everyone has the option to…

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Los Angeles Ballot Measures: Nov. 8 Election

November 7, 2022
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In the Nov. 8 election in Los Angeles, three citywide proposals are up on the ballot, which, if passed, would open the door for more affordable housing, add a new property tax to fund maintenance of public recreational spaces, and create a real estate sales tax for more homeless housing. Proposition LH: Affordable Housing The…

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Los Angeles to Vote Nov. 8 on New Tax Initiative to Fund More Homeless Housing

November 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A new tax proposal will be on the Nov. 8 ballot for Angelenos to vote on, which if passed, would create additional homeless housing from a new tax. According to early polls, homelessness is the top issue of concern for Angelenos heading into the election. Initiative Ordinance “ULA” proposed enacting a 4 percent property…

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Seaman Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Container Ship

November 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A Philippines national who fatally stabbed a fellow crew member on a container ship en route from Shanghai to Los Angeles was sentenced Nov. 7 to 20 years in federal prison. Michael Monegro, 44, pleaded guilty in May in LA federal court to one count of committing an act of violence against a person…

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Here’s Who’s Funding The Los Angeles Elections and Why You Should Care

November 7, 2022
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Commentary VENICE, Calif.—Over the last few weeks, my mailbox has been inundated with campaign mailers for our local elections. My routine practice in the past was to toss these directly into the recycling bin next to my mailbox. But this year, some of the mailers have caught my attention with the message that “progressive” candidates—Karen…

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