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

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.

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

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.

California DA Pamela Price recalled over 'progressive leftist' crime policies

November 6, 2024

California DA Pamela Price recalled over 'progressive leftist' crime policies

Alameda County residents voted to oust District Attorney Pamela Price on Wednesday. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was also ousted from office.

Nathan Hochman ousts embattled liberal prosecutor George Gascón as LA County DA amid crime concerns

November 6, 2024

Nathan Hochman ousts embattled liberal prosecutor George Gascón as LA County DA amid crime concerns

Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, defeated incumbent progressive prosecutor George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney.

Proposition 36 overwhelmingly passes in California, reversing some Soros-backed soft-on-crime policies

November 6, 2024

Proposition 36 overwhelmingly passes in California, reversing some Soros-backed soft-on-crime policies

California voters approved Proposition 36 to roll back soft-on-crime policies in Proposition 47, raising penalties for some crimes, including theft and drug offenses.

Democrat Adam Schiff wins Dianne Feinstein's former Senate seat

November 6, 2024

Democrat Adam Schiff wins Dianne Feinstein's former Senate seat

Rep. Adam Schiff won the late Dianne Feinstein's U.S. Senate seat, defeating GOP challenger and former MLB player Steve Garvey, the AP reported Tuesday night.

Californians reportedly preparing to flee country pending election results: 'I'm very scared'

November 5, 2024

Californians reportedly preparing to flee country pending election results: 'I'm very scared'

A growing number of Americans, particularly from California, are looking to leave the country because of divisiveness in American politics, according to a new report.

Gascon race: LA prosecutor 'intimidated' with gun on doorstep files lawsuit as embattled DA fights for his job

November 5, 2024

Gascon race: LA prosecutor 'intimidated' with gun on doorstep files lawsuit as embattled DA fights for his job

Deputy Los Angeles District Attorney Tatiana Chahoian is the latest prosecutor to sue the county's top cop for alleged whistleblower retaliation.

Ex-Obama speechwriter edits out Democratic candidate attacking GOP opponent for her Korean roots on podcast

November 4, 2024

Ex-Obama speechwriter edits out Democratic candidate attacking GOP opponent for her Korean roots on podcast

A video appeared to prove that former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett edited out one of California Democratic congressional candidate Derek Tran’s answers.

VP Harris ripped by sheriff for refusing to reveal her vote on anti-crime measure in home state

November 4, 2024

VP Harris ripped by sheriff for refusing to reveal her vote on anti-crime measure in home state

VP Kamala Harris is facing heat from a California sheriff after she declined over the weekend to say whether she supported an anti-crime bill in her home state.