‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory
The so-called “five little queens” will have to make some room.The backers of a ballot measure to expand the L.A. County Board of Supervisors claimed…
Major Australian Pension Fund Adds Pressure on Mineral Resources’ Board
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessOne of Australia’s largest pension funds, A$88 billion ($58.8 billion) HESTA, has added to growing pressure on Mineral Resources Ltd. to act…
Last-minute guide: L.A. voters could dramatically reshape government. What to know
For decades, critics have said Los Angeles County government does not work. Just five elected officials run the largest county in the nation, with what…
Teens 16 and 17 get to vote in Alameda County school board races
OAKLAND — Candidates seeking to lead the Oakland Unified School District faced a barrage of tough questions one recent evening — an interrogation led by an…
Shasta County faces another pivotal election — and more uncertainty over voting
As a devoted Republican who runs a cattle ranch and proudly talks about owning a gun, Shasta County Supervisor Mary Rickert is an unlikely progressive…
Cardiff City board set for talks with interim boss Omer Riza
He added: “I cannot comment on whether there will be talks regarding the position. It would be wrong of me to say anything that is…
No “pattern of corruption” in contracts inked during Ridley-Thomas’ tenure, probe finds
The bulk of contracts Los Angeles County inked during the 12-year tenure of former Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the formidable politician convicted last year on corruption…
L.A. County wants to crack down on corruption. Is it worth $21 million?
As local government careens from one corruption scandal to the next, the city and county of Los Angeles each charged forward this election season with…
Gasoline price-hike issue: California Republicans in U.S. House demand delay in state board vote
— California’s Republican delegation in Congress calls on state air board to delay Nov. 8 vote on new policies that could raise gasoline prices. —…
L.A. teachers union support blocking sale of U.S. weaponry to Israel
The governing body of the L.A. teachers union has weighed in on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, voting Wednesday to support a congressional effort to block…
Southwest Airlines activist investor group deal adds six board members, CEO stays
Southwest Airlines Thursday reached a deal with activist investor group Elliot Investment Management that avoids a proxy fight. Under the deal CEO Bob Jordan (L)…
Kern County supervisor claims D.A. improperly searched office
A Kern County public meeting dramatically deviated from the agenda when Supervisor Leticia Perez accused district attorney staff of attempting to “illegally” search her office.Perez…
Girl Scouts board proposes 240% membership dues increase amid growing deficits
A group of Girl Scouts from across the country are shown holding a campout on the South Lawn of the White House hosted by then-President…
Investor group Elliott calls for December election for 8 Southwest Airlines board seats
1 of 3 | The investment hedge fund Elliott has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting to consider its names for the new Southwest board…
CMO Council Names Daniel Ng to New Role as Advisory Board President and Regional Relationship Officer in Asia
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Virginia school board to pay $575K to teacher fired for refusing transgender student’s pronouns
Former teacher Peter Vlaming will be paid $575K in damages and attorneys fees after he was fired by a Virginia school board for failing to…
Belfast passengers board ship after four month wait
PacemakerResidents of the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey Celebrate the news that the ship will be departing Belfast after four monthsMore than 100 passengers from a…
Mystery of human remains found on board doomed HMS Terror solved as DNA proves crew member was CANNIBALISED
MYSTERY surrounding human remains from the disastrous Franklin expedition in 1845 has been solved, with researchers revealing an unlucky lad was cannibalised. Scientists also identified…
Oklahoma executes man despite parole board recommending life be spared | Death Penalty News
A man has been put to death by the authorities in the US state of Oklahoma despite a parole board recommending that the life of…
Georgia election board institutes controversial hand-counting requirement
The Georgia State Election Board ruled Friday that county officials must hand-count ballots in November's presidential election, sparking fears of long delays and chaos in…