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The Democrats (and ex-Democrats) Voting for Spencer Pratt

May 22, 2026

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5 min read

The Democrats (and ex-Democrats) Voting for Spencer Pratt

How the reality TV star has wooed blue-leaning voters frustrated by homelessness and fed up with the Democratic establishment.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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Mayoral dog fight

May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Mayoral dog fight

Plus, bad air, a dirty beach, and the film production crisis.

Antonia Cereijido
Antonia Cereijido

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A Dogfight Over Animal Voters

May 20, 2026

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A Dogfight Over Animal Voters

Candidates are vying for a small but passionate bloc of animal welfare voters as the mayoral primary election enters its final weeks.

Antonia Cereijido
Antonia Cereijido

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Could gamblers predict the mayoral race?

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

Could gamblers predict the mayoral race?

Plus, answers to your election questions, a cheeky move by Bass, and umbrellas only at Laguna Beach.

Tomo Chien
Tomo Chien

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Making sense of today’s City Hall showdown

May 19, 2026

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4 min read

Making sense of today’s City Hall showdown

Plus, a deadly shooting in San Diego, a Simi Valley fire and the La Brea Tar Pits’ upcoming renovation.

Julia Wick
Pablo Goldstein
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Power and water

May 18, 2026

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3 min read

Power and water

Plus, tennis great Billie Jean King finally graduates, a fight over the Coastal Commission’s fines and the voter registration deadline.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

Pacific Palisades

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The Empty Reservoir that Keeps Packing a Political Punch

May 18, 2026

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7 min read

The Empty Reservoir that Keeps Packing a Political Punch

The Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty when the Palisades needed it most. Now it’s a source of tension in the mayor's race.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

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Why are L.A. restaurants so freaking loud?

May 15, 2026

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2 min read

Why are L.A. restaurants so freaking loud?

Plus, a new Hollywood homeless count, a major weather event, and some things to do this weekend

Julia Wick
Hayes Davenport
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Why Are L.A. Restaurants So Damn Loud?

May 15, 2026

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4 min read

Why Are L.A. Restaurants So Damn Loud?

A comprehensive inquiry.

Dave Schilling
Dave Schilling
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