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May 1, 2026

Where to vote in California's June 2026 primary election

As the June primary election nears, Californians soon will begin voting by mail, drop box and in person. Here's what you should know about where to submit your ballot.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to L.A. County's proposed healthcare sales tax

Faced with federal funding cuts, L.A. County voters will be asked this June if they want to pay a little more at the register to shore up the region's public health system.

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May 1, 2026

Arellano: The future of Latino politics just played out in Whittier

Whittier elected a Latino-majority council for the first time in the city's history. But for the three winning Latino candidates, their ethnicity was an afterthought.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to L.A. City Measure CB: taxing illegal cannabis businesses

L.A.'s measure CB represents a hope to crack down on illegal cannabis businesses by closing a legal loophole. Opponents say the measure may normalize illegal activity.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to L.A.'s Measure TC: tax on hotel bookings by online companies

Measure TC would require online travel companies to pay taxes on their markups to L.A. customers. Proponents say the change would level the playing field between hotels and their online travel company counterparts.

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May 1, 2026

Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?

Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 15 race: Tim McOsker vs. Jordan Rivers

Jordan Rivers, 22, is challenging incumbent Tim McOsker for the L.A. City Council District 15 seat representing the Harbor area and Watts.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. County Superior Court judge elections: every competitive race

Fifteen Los Angeles Superior Court seats go to voters June 2, with only 11 races featuring competitive contests between two or more candidates. Here is your voter guide.

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May 1, 2026

Mayor Bass' budget cuts $1.6 million for dog exercise program at L.A. animal shelters

Animal rights activists are up in arms over plans to cut a $1.6-million contract that gets dogs in L.A. shelters out of their kennels for walks and play.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Who will replace Bob Blumenfield?

Three Woodland Hills residents are competing for the open 3rd District City Council seat in the southwest San Fernando Valley after term limits force out incumbent Bob Blumenfield.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the race for L.A. mayor: Four major challengers look to unseat Karen Bass

Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman and more in the L.A. mayoral race. Here's where the leading candidates stand on issues like housing, homelessness and public safety.

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May 1, 2026

Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 9 race: six candidates seek South L.A. seat

Curren Price will be replaced by one of six Latino candidates after 12 years representing this South L.A. district that's been represented by a Black council member since 1963.