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November 8, 2024

Voters decide on climate measures, reject initiative to tax natural gas powered buildings in California city

Voters in multiple states decided on key ballot initiatives to shape their climate and environmental policies for the next several years.

November 8, 2024

Incumbent San Francisco mayor concedes to opponent amid concerns over homeless, drug overdoses

Incumbent Democrat San Francisco Mayor London Breed has conceded the mayoral race in the California city to Daniel Lurie, who is leading ranked-choice voting.

November 8, 2024

Los Angeles prosecutors welcome new boss after Gascón defeat: 'Crime is illegal again'

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is out, independent challenger Nathan Hochman is in and county prosecutors are ready to get back to work.

November 7, 2024

Menendez brothers: What George Gascon's election loss means for upcoming resentencing

New leadership in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office could impact the Menendez brothers' quest for freedom — but also it might not.

November 7, 2024

Blue state governor summons legislature in response to Trump win: 'Ready to fight'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling a special legislative session to bolster the blue state's response to the incoming Trump administration on "civil rights, climate, and reproductive freedom."

November 7, 2024

Los Angeles County DA George Gascon defeated by challenger Nathan Hochman

District Attorney-elect Hochman joined 'Fox & Friends' after the win, saying voters favored his 'down the middle' approach over Gascon's 'extreme pro-criminal policies.'

November 7, 2024

Trump train chugs past 2020 margins, particularly among Hispanics, urban Northeasterners

Donald Trump will have overperformed his 2020 returns in many key areas, including among Hispanics, Asian-Americans and urban Northeasterners.

November 7, 2024

Newsom says he will work with Trump, but issues warning: 'Let there be no mistake'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared his remarks on X Wednesday following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election.

November 6, 2024

Los Angeles' new DA-elect says woke predecessor lost trust of prosecutors, victims: 'I have to rebuild that'

Voters ousted Los Angeles County DA George Gascon from office on Tuesday four years after being elected on a criminal justice reform platform.

November 6, 2024

Outgoing LA DA says America’s shift is 'heartbreaking' after losing re-election bid

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said America's shift is "heartbreaking" after losing his re-election bid to former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman.