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Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The policy sandwiches on the L.A. ballot

Oct 27, 2026

The policy sandwiches on the L.A. ballot

Plus, Caruso backs Bass, Ellison’s RTO push and a political ‘hot mess.’

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Beverly Hills is tearing itself apart over a school board race.

Oct 26, 2026

Beverly Hills is tearing itself apart over a school board race.

Plus, the latest L.A. Taco drama, more Mark Walter moves and L.A.’s best restaurants.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The Vicious School Board Race That Became a Battle for the Soul of Beverly Hills

Oct 23, 2026

The Vicious School Board Race That Became a Battle for the Soul of Beverly Hills

Accusations of woke agendas, a MAGA takeover, doxxing, dueling attempted restraining orders and lawn-sign heists are taking center stage in the famously affluent city.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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If you want a friend at City Hall, get a dog.

Oct 19, 2026

If you want a friend at City Hall, get a dog.

Plus, a never-ending trash saga, internal DSA conflict and D Line closures.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Meet the amateur ballot gurus

Oct 16, 2026

Meet the amateur ballot gurus

Plus, Dodgers defeat, ‘No Kings’ rallies this weekend, an HOA insurance crisis and revisiting Daryl Gates.

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Julia Wick

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How All Your Friends Became Voting Microinfluencers

Oct 16, 2026

How All Your Friends Became Voting Microinfluencers

From synagogue WhatsApp groups to sprawling family text chains, a growing number of non-professionals are guiding their friends and family through California’s particular brand of voting hell.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Do people still make out in cars?

Oct 5, 2026

Do people still make out in cars?

Plus, Nobel Prize week, Becerra snubs local media and an unexpected El Niño perk.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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 L.A.’s next political knife fight is already underway

Oct 2, 2026

L.A.’s next political knife fight is already underway

Plus, the LAPD is in early talks for a documentary-style TV show, Indian lunch buffets and Huntington Beach drama.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Inside the Shadow Primary to Replace Nithya Raman

Oct 2, 2026

Inside the Shadow Primary to Replace Nithya Raman

If the CD 4 council member becomes mayor, she’d leave an open council seat. In one of L.A.’s toniest districts, the behind-the-scenes jockeying to fill it has begun.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Inside California’s most competitive House races

Sep 29, 2026

Inside California’s most competitive House races

Plus, the skinny on Bob Chapek’s dishy new memoir, the possible return of Horses and more.

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Julia Wick

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Three California House Races to Watch

Sep 29, 2026

Three California House Races to Watch

From the Central Valley to San Diego County, these three tight races could help decide which party controls the House.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Inside a nasty UCLA drama

Sep 24, 2026

Inside a nasty UCLA drama

Plus, where to eat omakase on a casino floor, a brutal poll for Bass and more.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Inside the Whistleblower Complaints Against UCLA’s Top Communications Official

Sep 23, 2026

Inside the Whistleblower Complaints Against UCLA’s Top Communications Official

New court filings detail allegations of bullying, organizational chaos and university resources being used to bolster UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako’s personal brand.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The truth about mayoral power in L.A.

Sep 21, 2026

The truth about mayoral power in L.A.

Plus, the Lucas Museum finally opens to the public, a flurry of new laws and Newsom at Nobu.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Coyote drama in the WhatsApp

Sep 18, 2026

Coyote drama in the WhatsApp

Plus: What caused the NBC4 helicopter crash, local non-profits get money from the state, and Gov. Gavin Newsom ponders action on AI.

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Tragedy after tragedy in Chatsworth

Sep 16, 2026

Tragedy after tragedy in Chatsworth

Plus: Insurers must pay for smoke damage, “American Idol” moves to Atlanta, and a tribute to a Hollywood costume legend.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The fate of Forest Lawn Drive and other decisions still on Newsom’s desk

Sep 14, 2026

The fate of Forest Lawn Drive and other decisions still on Newsom’s desk

Plus, how to watch the Emmys tonight, our crumbling coastline and more.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The 28-Year-Old Who Ran L.A. on 9/11

Sep 11, 2026

The 28-Year-Old Who Ran L.A. on 9/11

When the towers fell, L.A.'s mayor was out of town and then-City Council President Alex Padilla found himself in charge.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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What 9/11 was like in L.A.

Sep 11, 2026

What 9/11 was like in L.A.

Plus, Lineage sues, Newsom signs sweeping tech regulations and more.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Gavin Newsom’s big September test

Sep 3, 2026

Gavin Newsom’s big September test

Plus, Pablo Torre wins, Lucas Museum photos, and an Olympics traffic headache.

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The ultimate sign of the times

Aug 31, 2026

The ultimate sign of the times

Plus, fall film festival season begins, Sacramento frenzy and a PBR heist.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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How “free sex bungalows” became national news

Aug 28, 2026

How “free sex bungalows” became national news

Plus: “High-Risk” nonprofits, AI degrees, and some things to do this weekend.

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Why Is the UCLA Leader In Charge of the School's Reputation Suing the UC Regents?

Aug 27, 2026

Why Is the UCLA Leader In Charge of the School's Reputation Suing the UC Regents?

The redacted legal filing centers on a report prepared by an outside law firm that specializes in workplace investigations.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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Can a movie theater bar be great?

Aug 24, 2026

Can a movie theater bar be great?

Plus, Chad Bianco heads to the state Supreme Court, WNBA style and the mountain lions of Woodland Hills.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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The persistent power of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association

Aug 19, 2026

The persistent power of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association

Plus, an exclusive Zoom for L.A. Material members tonight, the Dine LA deals that are actually worth it and more.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

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