LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass named Chris Thompson, a senior official with LA28 and a former chief of staff to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, as her chief of staff Nov. 29. Thompson will begin in the role Dec. 5. He is currently the senior vice president of government relations for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic…
LA Mayor-Elect Karen Bass Names New Chief of Staff
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…
San Diego County to Get First New Sheriff in a Dozen Years
SAN DIEGO—The county will get a new sheriff for the first time since the retirement of longtime department head Bill Gore, with two candidates facing off in the Nov. 8 election. Undersheriff Kelly Martinez and former city prosecutor John Hemmerling are vying to head the department and due to recent legislation, the new sheriff will…
Orange County Braces for Voter Storm
SANTA ANA, Calif.—There’s at least one thing the heads of the Democratic and Republican parties in Orange County can agree on about Nov. 8’s election—they’re hoping the rain doesn’t depress turnout. “We’re hoping the rain storm doesn’t depress the voter storm,” Orange County Republican Party Chairman Fred Whitaker said. Orange County Democratic Party Chair Ada…
Election Day Rain in LA Area Could Dampen Voter Turnout, Experts Say
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…
San Clemente Voters to Decide if City Clerk, Treasurer Should Be Appointed
San Clemente voters will decide in the Nov. 8 election whether to change the city treasurer and city clerk positions from being elected to appointed. If approved, the measures will take effect 10 days after the election results are certified. Measure U The measure would change the role of the city clerk seat from an…
Everyday Folk Learn Art of Political Canvassing at Arizona Campaign Rally
PHOENIX, Ariz.—The morning forecast called for rain, and maybe a few doors slammed in his face, but Philip Ouellette of Phoenix was ready for anything. With a handful of campaign literature, an “Lake for Arizona” flashing shirt pin, and an infectious smile, Ouellette felt primed to knock on a few doors and would hope for…
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