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McCourt Foundation's L.A. Marathon to city: Can you save us half a million dollars?
The McCourt Foundation's Los Angeles Marathon wants its contract with the city to be restructured so that it can forgo making past royalty payments.
Voter guide to the 2026 California primary election
California's primary election takes place on June 2. Learn about L.A.'s city and county races and others for state offices.
How to vote in California's June 2026 primary election
What you need to know about how to vote in California's June primary election, and where to access more information about the ballot and races.
Your guide to L.A.'s Measure TT: hotel bed tax increase
What is measure TT? The proposition looks to increase the city's hotel and short-term rental bed tax by 2% until the end of the Olympics, and 1% thereafter.
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.
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.
Behind the Trump administration's detentions of L.A. Iranians, a divided diaspora
In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.
Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 11 race: Traci Park vs. Faizah Malik
Challenger Faizah Malik is backed by Democratic Socialists of America in the District 11 race. Police and fire unions support incumbent Traci Park.
Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff's race: Robert Luna faces seven challengers
Incumbent Robert Luna will take on a crowded field in the race for Los Angeles County sheriff. Key issues include oversight, jail conditions, recruitment and boosting department morale.
Your guide to the California governor candidates' views on housing and homelessness
Eight gubernatorial candidates offer competing visions for California's housing affordability and homelessness crises, revealing deep ideological divides over whether solutions require more supply, less regulation or expanded social services.
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.
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.


