Ex-Kentucky county sheriff pleads not guilty to fatally shooting judge in courthouse
A former Kentucky county sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge in his courthouse chambers in September has pleaded not guilty to one count of…
Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38 million for personal use
Former Santa Cruz, Arizona County treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $38 million she used on personal expenses, including renovating her…
A powerful new task force must make Measure G a reality. Who will get a seat?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis updating you on L.A. local government news, with…
California’s Lake County defends slow ballot counting after election
LAKEPORT, Calif. — Maria Valadez would like everyone to chill out.Every election, the prickly Lake County registrar follows California’s litany of voting laws and certifies thousands…
Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why reject state-funded housing?
FRESNO — Dez Martinez greeted the homeless dwellers of Santa Clara Street on a recent October afternoon with open arms and a warm smile. As she…
A red-district Democrat offers thoughts on winning rural votes
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has a blunt message for fellow Democrats as they wail and wonder how they’ll make their way back from the political wilderness.…
Best family-friendly holiday activities in Los Angeles and Orange County
The kitchenware store with locations throughout Southern California is kicking off the holiday season with a festive series of cooking and baking classes geared toward…
Rays potential relocation could upend MLB’s expansion plans
Major League Baseball last expanded in 1998. For years, commissioner Rob Manfred has maintained the league would not consider expansion until the Oakland Athletics and…
A guide to San Juan Capistrano, a historic Orange County town
The little train station in San Juan Capistrano sits right in the heart of town. To get from the historic Los Rios Street district to…
Republican Rep. Ken Calvert reelected in Riverside County, beating Rollins
Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving Republican member of California’s congressional delegation, will return to the U.S. House of Representatives next year after defeating Democrat Will…
L.A. County faces its most important reform in decades
Supporters of Measure G declared victory this week, eking out a win with roughly 51% support. While the Los Angeles County charter changes didn’t get…
Decisive election waits for California’s results. What’s the hold-up?
It’s been nearly a week since election day, and California is still counting ballots, imposing an agonizing wait on a nation wondering who will lead…
L.A. County sheriff ‘absolutely’ plans to run for reelection in 2026
Days after the general election that marked the midway point of his term as Los Angeles County sheriff, Robert Luna says he “absolutely” plans to…
‘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…
Whitesides captures L.A. County congressional seat in a major victory for Democrats
Democrat George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff and a first-time candidate, will represent northern Los Angeles County in Congress next year after defeating…
2024 San Diego County Election Live Results: Mayors, measures and school boards
San Diego County Board of Education, District 1 San Diego County Board of Education, District 2 San Diego County Board of Education, District 4 Alpine Union School District…
Orange and Riverside county registrars evacuated after bomb threats
Registrars of voters’ offices in Orange and Riverside counties were evacuated Friday evening after receiving bomb threats, but no explosives were located at either site,…
2024 Orange County elections results
Aliso Viejo City Council, District 1 Aliso Viejo City Council, District 5 Anaheim City Council, District 1 Anaheim City Council, District 4 Anaheim City Council, District 5 Buena Park City…
Republican Young Kim reelected to Congress from Orange County
Republican Rep. Young Kim, who in 2020 was one of the first Korean American women elected to Congress, fended off a challenge from Democrat Joe…
Hochman leads Gascón in Los Angeles County D.A. election
A tumultuous first term in office for Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón seems likely to end in a failed reelection bid, as he…