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2026 primary election results: Here's how your neighborhood voted for Los Angeles mayor

In the race for Los Angeles mayor, incumbent Karen Bass secured a place on the November ballot.

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Jun 4 • 5:32 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Court blocks mental health diversion for suspect in Santa Monica hate-fueled pipe attacks

A man accused of carrying out a series of racially motivated attacks in Santa Monica, including an attempted murder, will face trial after the California Supreme Court declined to review a ruling o…

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Jun 4 • 5:24 PM EDT • Health • ktla.com
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.

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Jun 4 • 4:49 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

California's top-two primary was designed to create moderate candidates and reduce partisanship. Instead, November races are as partisan as ever.

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Jun 4 • 4:40 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
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‘The Odyssey’ slams AMC's website as fans try to get tickets

If you want tickets to Christopher Nolan's epic ‘The Odyssey,’ you'll need to get in line. On Thursday, wait times on the AMC website reached an hour as hopeful moviegoers scrambled to secure seats.

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Jun 4 • 4:37 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund

It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.

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Jun 4 • 3:31 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Here's how every California county voted for governor

We have a good picture of how each of the state's 58 counties voted.

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Jun 4 • 2:21 PM EDT • Politics • sfgate.com
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home

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Jun 4 • 11:12 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
California loses Fortune 500 crown to Texas as billionaire tax threat looms

Governor Greg Abbott calls Texas the "undisputed headquarters of headquarters" as the state surpasses California with 57 Fortune 500 companies.

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Jun 4 • 11:12 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
L.A. Dance Project's 'City of Dance' puts free dance in public spaces

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied's L.A. Dance Project is taking its work to the streets of Los Angeles over a period of two weeks with free performances at LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park.

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Jun 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Vote in our L.A. Sports Hall of Fame (USC edition)

Introducing the L.A. Times Sports Report Hall of Fame, where readers vote for Hall of Famers in various categories.

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Jun 4 • 5:55 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Bass has 'utterly failed' her constituents throughout political career, conservative commentator says

Conservative commentator Elisha Krauss and former California GOP Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson discuss California’s governor’s race and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ advancement to a November runoff on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

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Jun 3 • 11:43 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Democratic California Rep. Sara Jacobs questioned him about shoes gifted by Trump.

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Jun 3 • 10:03 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Orange County business owner supplied Iran with U.S. technology, federal prosecutors say

A Newport Coast man running a business out of Iran was arrested and charged with violating federal law Wednesday after prosecutors say he spent years illegally importing American technology into the country, including to Iran's nuclear establishment, without notifying the U.S. government.

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Jun 3 • 8:23 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
Most and least expensive states for out-of-pocket healthcare spending

Utah, Virginia and California vs. Alaska, Oregon and Maine: Guess which trio’s residents spend the most on healthcare and which spend the least.

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Jun 3 • 7:51 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Future of mental health treatment, California bank standoff, monkeypox scandal | FOX 10 Talks

Join FOX 10 Anchor Brian Webb and Executive Producer Trenton Hooker for a fast-paced, can’t-miss breakdown of the biggest stories making headlines right now.

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Jun 3 • 7:08 PM EDT • Health • fox10phoenix.com
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Radio scans find no evidence of alien tech from interstellar comet 3I/Atlas

The SETI Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California found no signs of otherworldly technology from our solar system’s latest interstellar visitor.

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Jun 3 • 6:50 PM EDT • Science • pbs.org
Steve Hilton, top Republican hopeful for California governor, says the state has lost its way

Republican Steve Hilton is running for California governor on a message that the state is bursting with potential but has lost its way

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Jun 3 • 6:21 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
What just happened in California?

How to make sense of a very messy election.

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Jun 3 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.

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Jun 3 • 6:11 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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WATCH: Rubio said he’s never seen Trump fall asleep in a meeting. Rep. Lieu showed him the videos

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense exchange in a congressional hearing Wednesday over President Donald Trump dozing off in public appearances, like Cabinet meetings.

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Jun 3 • 5:09 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term

Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis.

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Jun 3 • 4:53 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

California’s crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.

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Jun 3 • 4:37 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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‘SNL’s’ Marcello Hernández to host 2026 ESPYs as show leaves L.A.

Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPY Awards, which are are leaving L.A. for New York after more than 25 years.

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Jun 3 • 4:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Google wants to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida. Here’s why scientists are enthusiastic.

Google has applied for an experimental mosquito release permit to deploy millions of non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis, in an effort to reduce mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

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Jun 3 • 3:40 PM EDT • Science • livescience.com
College Professors Say Incoming Students No Longer Understand Middle School Math and Science

Professors at the University of California want to reinstate entrance exams, claiming many students don't have a basic understanding of STEM subjects.

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Jun 3 • 3:01 PM EDT • Science • futurism.com
Six Questions Out of Tuesday’s Big Primaries in California, Iowa and Elsewhere

Who will run California? Can Democrats win Iowa? Here’s what happened, and what might be next.

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Jun 3 • 1:38 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
In race for Pelosi's seat, her famed political influence was a factor

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), 86 and retiring, is still a political influence in the Bay Area, as seen by her endorsement of her replacement.

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Jun 3 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Takeaways from the California gubernatorial primary election

Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.

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Jun 3 • 12:36 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra lead California governor primary vote count

Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.

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Jun 3 • 11:32 AM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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Community Hospice and Health Services Invests in Behavioral Health

California-based Community Hospice and Health Services is extending its mission to improve quality of life into the behavioral health space. In addition

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Jun 3 • 9:44 AM EDT • Health • hospicenews.com
New Report Examines How Foster Youth View Abortion

A new report reveals the perspectives of California foster youth and explores the barriers to understanding and accessing reproductive health care, including abortion.

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Jun 3 • 9:29 AM EDT • Health • imprintnews.org
California voters feel increasingly disillusioned with political system

“Many residents feel abandoned by a political system that asks for their vote but rarely their voice.”

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Jun 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • fresnobee.com
5 things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots.

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Jun 3 • 8:41 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
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Tech-favored candidates fell short on California's primary night

Tuesday's primary night was a poor showing for California's tech billionaires and founders who viewed statewide politics as the next frontier for their ambitions

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Jun 3 • 8:03 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Contributor: U.S. lead in science is shrinking fast as China, India and even Iran catch up

As global competition intensifies, the United States risks driving away the world’s brightest minds rather than drawing them in.

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Jun 3 • 6:04 AM EDT • Science • latimes.com
'Grangeville' review: Samuel D. Hunter play grapples with fraught past

The Idaho-set play has its West Coast premiere at Ruskin Group Theatre in a production directed by John Perrin Flynn and starring Tim Cummings and Jeff LeBeau.

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Jun 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates

Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air

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Jun 3 • 5:49 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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California’s race for governor, other key House primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.

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Jun 3 • 2:37 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

Six states ranging from California to New Jersey held primaries on Tuesday night.

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Jun 3 • 1:06 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor

With votes still to be counted, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra in the driver's seat to grab the two spots in California's general election for governor.

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Jun 3 • 12:56 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
NCAA Men’s Golf: Arizona falls to UCLA in semifinals

Arizona men’s golf’s best postseason in decades ended just short of competing for a national championship. The Wildcats fell to UCLA in the NCAA semifinals Tuesday at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. after knocking off Vanderbilt earlier in the day in quarterfinals action. Arizona’s run to the semifinals marks the program’s best finish […]

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Jun 3 • 12:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Polls Close in Messy Primaries for California Governor and Los Angeles Mayor

Results may not be known for days, a fitting end to two unpredictable primaries that have surprised political analysts.

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Jun 2 • 11:33 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat

The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.

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Jun 2 • 9:49 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Women's Business Center celebrates grand-reopening with partners, success stories

One couple stood back in hesitation Tuesday morning while about 50 people gathered in celebration of the grand-reopening of the MCSC Kern Women's Business Center along California Avenue.

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Jun 2 • 9:15 PM EDT • Business • bakersfield.com
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Empowering Rehabilitation Through Sports: CDCR, Angel City FC and Twinning Project Complete Second Cohort at CIW

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Twinning Project and Angel City Football Club (ACFC) completed its s

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Jun 2 • 9:07 PM EDT • Sports • cdcr.ca.gov
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California’s sluggish vote counting ripped across the political spectrum: 'Extremely embarrassing'

California primary results may take weeks due to mail voting laws, sparking criticism from analysts like Nate Silver who call it embarrassing.

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Jun 2 • 8:53 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
With Myles Garrett, will Rams finally find true L.A. sports fan love?

The Rams are doing everything they can to be perennial Super Bowl title contenders, but will they ever get closer to the Dodgers and Lakers in popularity?

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Jun 2 • 8:38 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Millions of Californians at risk of losing health insurance through Medi-Cal
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Jun 2 • 8:34 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Trump-backed candidate 'confident' Republicans will have great night in California: 'Very excited'

Steve Hilton, one of two main Republicans running in California's jungle primary on Tuesday, said that he appreciated endorsements from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

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Jun 2 • 7:52 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Peabo Bryson dead: R&B singer known for Disney classics was 75

R&B singer Peabo Bryson died Tuesday in Marietta, Ga., after suffering a stroke over the weekend, according to his familiy.

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Jun 2 • 7:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
What about California’s other statewide races? Here’s a look at the offices on the ballot today

California voters today are determining the general election candidates for 8 statewide offices, including insurance commissioner, superintendent and lieutenant governor.

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Jun 2 • 7:10 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Martin Scorsese is betting on AI to transform storyboarding process

Martin Scorsese is joining AI firm Black Forest Labs as an advisor to 'push the bounds of creativity.'

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Jun 2 • 6:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders

Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.

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Jun 2 • 6:47 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in California, Iowa and beyond

Democrats are banking on a rare chance to regain ground in Iowa, a rural state that has repeatedly eluded them in recent years. Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with a New Jersey congressman whose unexplained absence could put their already slim majority at risk.

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Jun 2 • 6:45 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
California holds crowded primary with dozens of candidates to replace Newsom

A main campaign theme was lowering the cost of living in the state.

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Jun 2 • 6:24 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction after six states including California and Iowa cast ballots

All the latest results and updates as New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana also vote in primaries

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Jun 2 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Caitlyn Jenner sounds alarm on ‘big problem’ in California politics

Fox News contributor Caitlyn Jenner voices a lack of faith in California's voting system on ‘The Story.’

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Jun 2 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations

The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.

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Jun 2 • 5:33 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Playing the waiting game in California: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump picks an acting director of national intelligence.

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Jun 2 • 5:02 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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High-Speed Rail Board Meeting Recap: New Chair, New Construction Team, New Timeline, New Business Plan

They promise that track will be laid this year.

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Jun 2 • 4:33 PM EDT • Business • cal.streetsblog.org
Live results: California 1st District special election results

See California House 1 special election results.

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Jun 2 • 4:09 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Dr Oz says California owes $2B over health benefits for immigrants in US illegally

Dr. Oz argues states should not use federal funds for benefits that exceed national policy, citing California’s Medi-Cal program and costs to taxpayers nationwide.

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Jun 2 • 3:25 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
How California Politics Became So Blah

The only truly passionate players in today’s election appear to be the corporate moguls funding the anti–Tom Steyer campaigns.

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Jun 2 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • prospect.org
Disneyland construction forces Oogie Boogie Bash to replace Frightfully Fun parade

The new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party joins the 2026 Halloween after-hours event at Disney California Adventure.

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Jun 2 • 1:56 PM EDT • Entertainment • ocregister.com
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

The order establishes a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release.

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Jun 2 • 1:46 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Politics professor discusses LA mayoral and California governor's races on Election Day
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Jun 2 • 1:45 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Political play or budget fix? Competition for JPL's management comes at a fraught moment

A competitive contract isn’t necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration’s anti-science record raises suspicion.

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Jun 2 • 12:47 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

The party won voter approval last year to redraw the state's congressional map to create five more winnable U.S. House seats. But some Democrats now worry that they could be locked out of the November ballot in one of those districts, near San Diego.

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Jun 2 • 12:31 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Will Trump's waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Today's election offers a clue

Democrats seek to oust even more Republicans in California legislative races. Many will move on to November

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Jun 2 • 10:05 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Live Results: California midterm primaries

Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.

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Jun 2 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California

Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday

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Jun 2 • 8:11 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
What to watch in primaries as Dems try to defend California

Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota are casting ballots Tuesday

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Jun 2 • 8:11 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
California Schools and Community Leaders Step Up for Youth Mental Health

“Youth mental health is in crisis, and too many young people face barriers to getting help.”

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Jun 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.blueshieldca.com
California voting ends Tuesday. The results? Don't expect them anytime soon

Why California takes so long to count votes: Mail-in ballots, signature verification and competitive races could delay election results for weeks

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Jun 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Top Democrats compete in wide-open primary for lieutenant governor

Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs and Gloria Romero are the leading candidates for lieutenant governor in the California election.

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Jun 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
California votes in most uncertain governor’s primary in years

Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton lead the polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are coming in.

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Jun 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
World Cup cash grab: How politics, greed fuel FIFA's monopoly

Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.

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Jun 2 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Californians head to the polls as governor primary goes down to the wire

Other races also taking place in state as well as primaries in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa and Montana

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Jun 2 • 6:10 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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More middle-class Californians cancel health coverage

Facing higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies, 374,000 Californians canceled their health insurance coverage in the first three months of the year.

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Jun 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Five are elected to the baseball wing of the L.A. Times Sports Hall of Fame

Five people have been elected into the baseball wing of our Los Angeles Times Sports Report Hall of Fame.

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Jun 2 • 5:55 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch

Six states will hold primaries on Tuesday: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Will a Democrat advance in California’s governor’s race? Can Spencer Pratt advance in the contest for Los Angeles mayor? And who will Iowa Democrats nominate in their push to flip a Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst?

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Jun 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch

Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow.

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Jun 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Why are scientists planting tiny forests in big cities?

Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health. But it’s hard to imagine an entire forest in the middle of a big city. That’s where micro-forests come into play — public forests on a smaller scale, filled with native plants. They exist around the world, and producer Rachel Carlson went to visit the largest micro-forest in California in this encore episode. She joins host Emily Kwong to chat about what she saw. Interested in more of the science behind urban nature? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

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Jun 2 • 3:00 AM EDT • Science • npr.org
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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

California's governor race is lacking star power this year.

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Jun 2 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
California could elect its first Republican governor since Schwarzenegger
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Jun 1 • 8:08 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race

The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Taylor Swift releases 'Toy Story 5' country song inspired by Jessie

Taylor Swift has returned to her country roots with her new song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5,' inspired by the character Jessie.

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Jun 1 • 5:42 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback

Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.

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Jun 1 • 5:33 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
The California State Assembly passes AB 1921, Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act

The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, in a landmark ruling on game pr…

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Jun 1 • 5:32 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Charli XCX announces new album 'Music, Fashion, Film' out in July

Charli XCX has announced 'Music, Fashion, Film,' an 11-track album arriving July 24, with cover art featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese as its titular muses.

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Jun 1 • 5:14 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

A dying star has never looked so lovely

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Jun 1 • 4:56 PM EDT • Science • latimes.com
Candidates for California governor and LA mayor make their final pitches to voters

The many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary.

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Jun 1 • 4:25 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Taxpayers Win Against California in Business Location Dispute

Landlords who rented out property in Alaska successfully convinced a tax tribunal in California that they had no business connection to the Golden State and, therefore, shouldn’t have to pay state taxes there.

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Jun 1 • 3:55 PM EDT • Business • news.bloombergtax.com
A California bill that preserves access to video games achieves its first victory

California lawmakers are progressing a bill to preserve access to video games.

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Jun 1 • 3:26 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti to headline Belmont Stakes Day entertainment

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that acclaimed vocalist Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti will headline the entertainment lineup for the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to be held at historic Saratoga Race Course.

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Jun 1 • 1:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • nyra.com
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Jerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schools

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to deliver a broad defense of independent institutions while accepting the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in Boston

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Jun 1 • 1:27 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Toyota Turns Up the Thrill for 2027 with New Updates to GR86

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – Making its debut at FuelFest in the Bay Area, where car culture, performance, passion and the enthusiast community come together, the 2027 Toyota GR86 returns with a series of focused enhancements designed to deepen the connection between driver, car and road. Built for enthusiasts and engineered with input shaped by motorsports, the GR86 continues to deliver the kind of lightweight, rear-wheel-drive fun that has made it a favorite among sports car purists around the world.

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Jun 1 • 12:28 PM EDT • Technology • pressroom.toyota.com
2026 L.A. County voter guide: Judges, healthcare tax, sheriff

Here are obscure but very important L.A. County races in the 2026 election. What you need to know about Superior Court judges, the County Sheriff race and healthcare tax measure.

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Jun 1 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Rising costs and affordability top concerns for voters this primary election

Across party lines, Ventura County voters say the cost of living is influencing their decision when voting for California governor this election

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Jun 1 • 10:30 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com