Tag: Local News

DCCC Chairman Patrick Maloney Concedes to Republican Mike Lawler

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), has conceded to Republican Mike Lawler in one of the biggest upsets of the 2022 midterms. As chairman of the DCCC, Maloney is responsible for most Democratic Party fundraising and strategizing efforts. At the time of publication, Maloney is sitting at 49…


Florida Ranked Number 1 in Attracting Skilled Workforce

A national labor market analytics company has ranked Florida as number one in attracting a skilled workforce, which it attributed to the state’s focus on training workers with technical skills and credentials. For the past seven years, Lightcast’s 2022 Talent Attraction Scorecard has announced county rankings based on trends in education, overall job change, migration,…


Paul Arteta Wins Orange County, New York, Sheriff Race With Wide Margin

Montgomery Deputy Police Chief Paul Arteta won the sheriff race in Orange County, New York, on Nov. 8. He got 60 percent, or 69,807 votes, as a candidate for both the Republican and Conservative parties, according to unofficial results published by the Orange County Board of Elections. Bernie Rivers, the Democratic Party candidate, got 40…


Mayor: Student Dies After Shooting in Seattle High School

SEATTLE—A student was shot to death at a Seattle high school Tuesday morning, and police arrested a suspect on a public bus about an hour later, officials said. The student died after being treated at a hospital, Mayor Bruce Harrell confirmed during an afternoon news conference. The victim was not identified, and police declined to…


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

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…


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

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…


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

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…


Democrat Levin Holds Lead Over Republican Challenger Maryott

Incumbent Democrat Mike Levin leads the race with Republican challenger Brian Maryott for California’s 49th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives on the evening of Nov. 8. The district straddles northern San Diego County and southern Orange County. Levin, who is seeking a third term in U.S. House of Representative is ahead with…


California Hit by Rain, Snow, Tornado on Election Day

LOS ANGELES—A powerful storm pounded California with rain and snow Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two others missing after they were swept away by floodwaters in a canal, while a tornado touched down in Sacramento County. The National Weather Service said the tornado touched down at 1:40 p.m. a few miles outside the town…


Preliminary Results for California Propositions

In the Nov. 8 General Election, out of about 22 million registered California voters, nearly 4.2 million—or 19 percent—cast ballots, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office. Here are the updated results as of 11 p.m. Nov. 8. Proposition 1: Abortion The proposition would change the California Constitution to say the state cannot deny…