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George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional, and provisional ballots for the 2026 primary election. The Los Angeles Times compared the certification process with previous midterm primaries.

L.A. County certified 2,227,461 ballots for the 2026 primary election, including vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional, and provisional ballots. The Los Angeles Times compared the certification process to previous midterm primaries, highlighting quicker counts and larger voter turnout.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have fulfilled a pledge to support families of immigrants impacted by last year's ICE raids, making a $1.1 million donation to community organizations, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Unified superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI probe into an AI chatbot contract he promoted. The district stated acting superintendent Andrés Chait will lead until a successor is chosen, while Carvalho denied wrongdoing.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman claims 80% of claims in a $4 billion sexual abuse settlement could be fraudulent and has asked a judge to freeze payments. The LA Times investigation found nine plaintiffs paid by recruiters to join the lawsuit, with four admitting fraudulent claims, prompting Hochman's investigation.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' brother, Kenneth Bass, and his wife Cindy filed a lawsuit against the city and other entities in Los Angeles County Superior Court over losses from the Palisades fire. The lawsuit was reported by the Los Angeles Times and seeks redress for damages suffered during the fire.

Recommendations for spending $3.7 million recovered from the Andrew Do corruption scheme will be determined by Supervisor Janet Nguyen, his successor. The funds will be allocated to benefit Andrew Do's former constituents, with spending plans proposed later. Orange County supervisors rejected a proposal to use the money outside the district, following public demand to keep it within the area.

Californians relocating to cities like Nashville, Dallas, and Phoenix are driving faster increases in median rent and home prices in those cities compared to Los Angeles, according to a Los Angeles Times report. While all 10 top destination cities saw higher cost-of-living increases between 2020 and 2025 than Los Angeles, they remain more affordable overall. Zillow data showed mixed results, with only some cities exceeding Los Angeles' housing price growth.

The creator of 'Entourage' supports an LA mayoral candidate and criticizes a recent LA Times article, revealing his horror experiences. The TV producer's video addresses his distress over the article's content.

A Southern California-based Carl’s Jr. franchisee plans to close 10 locations and sell 49 others after filing for bankruptcy. The operator owns 59 Carl’s Jr. locations in California, primarily in Southern California.

A new poll shows Xavier Becerra leading the California governor race with 25% support, while Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer are in a close contest for second place. The poll indicates a significant rise in Becerra's support compared to a previous survey in March.

Xavier Becerra leads the California governor race with 25% support, while Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer compete for second place in a June 2 primary. A UC Berkeley poll shows three candidates separating from the field, with the top two advancing to a November runoff.

A UC Berkeley-Los Angeles Times poll shows a tight race for Los Angeles mayor with Karen Bass at 26%, Nithya Raman at 25%, and Spencer Pratt at 22% in the June 2 primary. Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed Bass, who previously held larger leads in polls. The top two candidates will advance to a November runoff.

A hiker in Southern California died after falling 30 feet from the Mount Wilson Trail into a ravine. The incident occurred near a challenging 'fixed rope' section of the trail. Rescuers attempted lifesaving measures but were unable to save the hiker.

A Los Angeles Times article highlights public backlash against delivery robots, including a ban in Glendale. The article's Hacker News comment thread shows limited engagement with only one comment and 14 points.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has paid over $200 million to victims of convicted serial child molester Mark Berndt, including a recent $30 million settlement for 19 additional victims. The district's total payout reflects ongoing legal consequences from the scandal.

Advocates for California's Billionaire Tax Act claim to have collected 1.6 million signatures, surpassing the 874,641 required by state law to qualify the measure for the November ballot, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Comedian Bill Maher criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders and democratic socialists for claiming the rich don't pay their fair share of taxes, arguing he pays nearly 60% of his income in taxes. He highlighted government-funded programs and cited a Los Angeles Times report showing the top 10% pay 72% of all taxes, while questioning how to address poverty amid rising costs for average Americans.