L.A.’s political leaders head to Paris for the Olympic Games
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Trump nearly died in their town. Now Butler, Pa., faces aftermath
BUTLER, Pa. — About 15 minutes before former President Trump took the stage for his Saturday rally in Butler, he shook hands with Jondavid Longo,…
What’s so special about nine? L.A. County supes spar over board expansion
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
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Walford resident in danger as EastEnders reveals dramatic drink spiking story as part of a show first
ONE Walford resident is set to be left in danger as part of a brand new storyline set to rock Albert Square. EastEnders fans will…
ITV Coronation Street star reveals Rowan's 'cunning' Leanne plan as new resident in danger
Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has teased his character Rowan Cunliffe's 'cunning' Leanne Battersby plan as a new resident is targeted by The Institute Source…
2028 is around the corner: Let the Games complaining begin
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Is city status right for East Los Angeles?
The introduction of Assembly Bill 2986 in Sacramento has reopened the perennial question of cityhood for East Los Angeles and triggered a fight over how…
Talking to empty chairs at City Hall
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L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…
Dear USPS: This Marin County town wants its post office back
BOLINAS, Calif. — On the outskirts of this coastal village — just past the road sign telling visitors they are “Entering a Socially Acknowledged Nature-Loving Town”…
Does L.A.’s City Council have too many meetings? Some want changes
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Developer Rick Caruso is acting like a candidate again
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L.A. County wants zero traffic deaths — but won’t fund safe streets, advocates say
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s Rebecca Ellis, bringing you the latest in the county’s budget discussions with help from my…
The race for the next L.A. City Council president is under way
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Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A Virginia school board has voted to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school,…
L.A. city council president does a U-turn on scandal-tainted colleagues
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Lifeless Coronation Street resident rushed to hospital after harrowing drug overdose
ONE Coronation Street resident was discovered lifeless after a horrifying drugs overdose. The teenager was raced to hospital in a bid to save his life…
L.A.’s residential sewer fees set to double by 2028
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Leaked DWP report offers a withering assessment of the utility
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