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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
Match for the Marsh with Barton Health

We’re back with another awesome opportunity to transform the south end of the Upper Truckee Marsh, this time with help from our friends at Barton Health! Now that the California Tahoe Conservancy has demolished the former Motel 6 building, restaurant, and parking lot from the Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe, planning is underway […]

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Jun 1 • 9:26 AM EDT • Health • tahoefund.org
Column: Easygoing, safe-bet governor may be what California voters want

Regardless of the final vote count, Xavier Becerra’s pre-primary sprint to the front in the race for governor was remarkable and historic.

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Jun 1 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Prep talk: Clausen brothers creating a flag football league

With six boys and girls, Clausen brothers' kids will be participating in flag football.

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Jun 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Why a yearslong fight over gambling is good news for California politicians

A brutal fight over gambling in California shows no signs of letting up after a recent court ruling. That’s good news for politicians seeking campaign contributions.

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Jun 1 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Graham Platner Scrutiny Exposes Democrats’ Gamble in Maine Senate Race | WSJ Politics Newsletter for June 1

Plus, Jerome Powell advocates for Fed independence, and Democrats deal with discord in California

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Jun 1 • 7:02 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Contributor: The Forest Service is too important to be a political pawn

Some proposed changes, including to firefighting functions, have been criticized as seemingly intended to dismantle this storied institution.

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Jun 1 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Fleeing for their futures, a California exodus unleashes a Florida 'gold rush'

California faces an unprecedented exodus as high taxes, a $31 billion deficit and a ballot-approved wealth tax push more billionaires and businesses to Florida.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
What to know about California’s messy governor’s race

Its unusual primary system, combined with scandal and a low-profile field, have made this year’s race harder to predict.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Netflix's 'The Diplomat' creator on character she couldn't kill off

In an essay for The Envelope, Debora Cahn explains why a 'baller move' she planned for 'The Diplomat' turned out to be the wrong one — and how she changed course.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
California to play big role in fight for Congress. Tuesday's primary sets the stage

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Paramount's Delrahim slams 'fear-mongering' and partisan politics clouding Warner Bros. deal

President Trump once said he would be involved in the Warner Bros. sale but Paramount lawyer Makan Delrahim said the company has "no deals" with the president

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Jun 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
How California Redistricting Shrunk the Competitive Map

The state now has just four congressional districts considered safe for Republicans, and four seen as competitive. The rest of its 52 members of Congress are all but certain to be Democrats.

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Jun 1 • 5:02 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Ballard Partners taps California AI czar to head new emerging tech practice

'Amy ... will offer unique insights that will be instrumental in delivering the exceptional results our clients expect in this rapidly evolving landscape.'

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Jun 1 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy

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Jun 1 • 12:40 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
California contests for governor, LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

California heads toward an election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while a pair of outsider candidates looked to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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California Contests for Governor, LA Mayor Head Toward Primary Election With No Clear Leaders

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California spiraled toward a primary election Tuesday with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty and with a pair of outsider candidates looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy. In the governor's race, former Fox News TV host and British political ...

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Jun 1 • 12:31 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s

The onetime British Conservative Party adviser has a shot at making the top-two runoff in next week’s gubernatorial primary.

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May 31 • 10:02 PM EDT • Politics • politico.eu
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How California’s Fight for Governor Became a Hot Mess for Democrats

Scandals, missteps and a lack of Democratic unity have complicated the state’s gubernatorial election.

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May 31 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Horror hits 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Beat Star Wars at box office

Low-budget horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" are leading the box office, showing the power of internet native culture on the big screen.

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May 31 • 6:03 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Transactional politics or far-left planning? Either way, California’s next governor will be terrible.

Whoever wins, we can only hope they clean up the mess left by Gov. Gavin Newsom and can at least not make things worse.

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May 31 • 2:59 PM EDT • Politics • ocregister.com
Prep softball roundup: Venice wins City Section Division I title

The Gondoliers defeated Eagle Rock 7-2 in City Section Division I softball final on Saturday.

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May 31 • 11:42 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
California Democratic Party chair won't say if he's glad Becerra stayed in the governor's race

After spending months encouraging lower-polling candidates in the California governor's race to drop out, the leader of the state's Democratic Party would not say if he's glad an initially lower-polling Democrat now leading the polls, Xavier Becerra, stayed in the race.

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May 31 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
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California Republicans are feeling good ahead of primary election day, party chairwoman says

California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin said the party is feeling good ahead of election day and confident that a Republican candidate for governor will move on to the general election in November.

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May 31 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
California Politics 360 full episode | Final days until the June primary

Voters will decide who they want in several statewide races, including the next governor.

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May 31 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
'Stop Killing Games’ Bill Passes California Assembly

Bill AB 1921 adds new stipulations to games being taken offline, giving Accursed Farms’ Scott Ross one of his biggest stateside wins yet

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May 31 • 11:03 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Inside California Politics: Final Emerson poll sets up intriguing election day

(Inside California Politics) — A new poll released just days before polls close in California’s gubernatorial primary show a tight race with three candidates competing for just two spots in t…

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May 31 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • fox40.com
Amtrak bedroom: Sleeping in the top bunk vs. the bottom bunk

I spent two nights in a bedroom on Amtrak's California Zephyr train. The top bunk was smaller, but it made the room feel bigger.

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May 31 • 8:24 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Q&A: As costs rise, AD Jennifer Cohen says USC is well-positioned amid college sports chaos

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted. USC's athletic director explains why.

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Prep talk: Julian Garcia's championship pitching performance ranks among best

St. John Bosco pitcher Julian Garcia struck out 14, walked none and gave up one hit in 2-0 win over Norco.

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May 31 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
L.A. politics fractures amid dissatisfaction, frayed alliances, generational conflict

In 1973, Tom Bradley became L.A.'

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May 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Trump enters perilous polling territory, raising questions over base support

Pollsters are questioning long-standing assumptions about the president’s floor of support, wondering whether it is at risk of giving way.

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May 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Xavier Becerra faces attack, some unwarranted, from Washington

Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, have made Becerra's years in the Biden Cabinet a focus of attacks. While there's certainly room for criticism, there seems to be some axes being ground.

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May 31 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
I moved from Germany to California for my career; expensive, worth it

Christiane Schroeter studied in the US and stayed for her work instead of returning to Germany. She says California is like a "Goldilocks place."

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May 31 • 5:05 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Stop Killing Games consumer protection bill passes floor vote in California

The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill centred on protecting consumer rights as detailed by the Stop Killing Games movement.

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May 31 • 3:25 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
High school boys' volleyball: State championship results

CIF state high school boys' volleyball championship results from Saturday.

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May 31 • 2:58 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Jaslene Massey achieves a U.S. discus record at CIF championships

Aliso Niguel’s Jaslene Massey breaks the U.S. high school record in girls' discus and defends her shot put title at CIF State track and field championships.

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May 31 • 2:23 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday’s primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

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May 31 • 12:11 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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May 31 • 12:02 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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May 31 • 12:02 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
A Reality Check on the Polls in California’s Most Chaotic Race

Will California elect another Democrat — or could Republicans pull off a stunning upset? Our roundtable examines the candidates, the surprises and the paths to victory.

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May 31 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Kirk Cameron Left California Because of 'Terrible' Politics

'Growing Pains' star Kirk Cameron left California because of 'terrible' politics.

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May 30 • 4:02 PM EDT • Politics • variety.com
Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child.

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May 30 • 3:17 PM EDT • Health • latimes.com
'Stop Doing Stupid Things': Steve Hilton on His Surprisingly Strong Bid for California Governor

In a TIME interview, Hilton says California voters are ready for a Republican reset. But can he work with a Democratic state legislature?

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May 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • time.com
New poll shows California governor race down to 3 frontrunners

The race for California governor appears to be down to three candidates vying for two spots in the November runoff, based on the final Emerson College/Inside California Politics poll ahead of Tuesd…

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May 30 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • ktla.com
California 2026 Poll: Becerra Leads, Steyer and Hilton Toss-up for Second Spot

The final Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey of the California governor’s race finds Democrat…Full Release & Results

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May 30 • 8:59 AM EDT • Politics • emersoncollegepolling.com
Prep talk: Loyola freshman pitcher Sheriff Hall can be a slayer in Division 2 final

The left-hander is scheduled to play Ganesha in the Southern Section Division 2 final

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May 30 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
As poisonings soar, Californians urged not to pick, eat wild mushrooms

The state continues to see an unprecedented uptick in poisonings and deaths associated with death cap, or Amanita phalloides; and western destroying angel, Amanita ocreata, mushrooms.

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May 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Letters to Sports: Angels aren't as 'competitive' as they think

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Arte Moreno and the Angels as well as the Dodgers' struggles to stay healthy.

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May 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Erewhon sued in Culver City over a rent dispute

Trendy Erewhon, the reigning Rolls-Royce of grocery stores, has fallen behind in rent payments for its Culver City outpost, its landlord says.

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May 30 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • latimes.com
High school baseball: Southern Section championship game results and schedule

CIF Southern Section results from championship games on Friday night plus the schedule for Saturday.

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May 30 • 5:08 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
High school softball: City and Southern Section finals scores and schedule

CIF City and Southern Section softball results from championship games on Friday night plus the Saturday schedule.

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May 30 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Candidates for California governor scramble to deliver final pitch to voters with days to go

The many candidates running for California governor have been rushing to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary | 97.3 The Sky

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May 30 • 12:02 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Candidates for California governor scramble to deliver final pitch to voters with days to go

The many candidates running for California governor have been rushing to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary | K-DAWN

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May 30 • 12:02 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
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Newsom’s climate rules bend to gas price politics

California is changing its climate policies in the face of affordability concerns as Gavin Newsom looks toward 2028.

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May 29 • 9:47 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Pleas and political attacks fill the home stretch of California governor's race

The top candidates for California governor crisscrossed the state Friday, all venturing to friendly political territory to woo voters and undermine their rivals as the June 2 primary election fast approaches.

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May 29 • 7:38 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Antonio Villaraigosa explains why he should be California's next governor

Antonio Villaraigosa sat down for an interview with California Politics 360 for a wide-ranging conversation on his run to be the state's next governor.

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May 29 • 7:15 PM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
How older Californians can utilize resources to prioritize mental health, meaningful connections

Many older Californians are living alone and facing social isolation, but state officials and health experts say resources are available to help maintain meaningful connections.

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May 29 • 5:50 PM EDT • Health • abc7news.com
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Springsteen, Trump and two very different music events

Several acts slated to play the Great American State Fair declared they were dropping out of the event after discovering it was part of a Trump White House initiative.

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May 29 • 4:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
What the Massive Medicaid Cuts Mean for Your Health Care

We’ll take stock of what the new Medi-Cal landscape means for everyone’s access to health care in California and the Bay Area.

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May 29 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • kqed.org
California Primary Election preview with political reporter Greg Lee | FOX 10 Talks

On this edition of FOX 10 Talks, political reporter Greg Lee joins the program for an in-depth preview of the upcoming California primary elections. Lee analyzes the critical battlegrounds, candidate platforms, and the key issues driving voters to the ballot box this election cycle. Watch the full segment for a comprehensive look at how these pivotal primary races are shaping up and what the outcomes could mean for the political balance ahead.

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May 29 • 4:39 PM EDT • Politics • fox10phoenix.com
CCWF staff focus on mental health awareness

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted a special May 12 mental health event for staff.

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May 29 • 4:02 PM EDT • Health • cdcr.ca.gov
Tag Team Approaches Helping Earn Wins for Mental Healthcare

By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Nearly one in seven California adults experiences a mental health condition. Yet close to two-thirds of those individuals do not receive the needed care, according to a 2022 report by the California Health Care Foundation. Clinical teams, community organizations and mental health advocates across the country understand the importance of creative […]

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May 29 • 3:57 PM EDT • Health • vitals.sutterhealth.org
Hundreds of faculty members of University of California sign open letter on Maths and Science papers; says: We call for the reinstatement of

Hundreds of University of California faculty members have signed an open letter urging the UC regents and faculty leaders to restore standardized testing requirements for Math and Science applicants. The letter cites an alarming drop in Math skills since the tests were abandoned.

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May 29 • 3:30 PM EDT • Science • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Trump holds Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran deal

Trump faced a politically fraught decision to enter an agreement that would invariably require significant concessions to Tehran.

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May 29 • 11:42 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Oura Ring shrinks to wedding-band size as smart ring health race heats up

Oura Health Oy, the popular smart ring maker seeking to go public this year, unveiled a significantly thinner and lighter new model along with new wellness features.

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May 29 • 11:09 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
Berkeley's soda tax success story deserves wider attention across California

After Berkeley voters first passed a soda tax in 2014, the city has invested millions of dollars into impactful health programs.

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May 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • calmatters.org
Prep talk: Last of four softball-playing Justman sisters wants to go out a City champion

Zoe Justman will try to help Granada Hills High win the City Section Open Division softball title on Friday against Carson.

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May 29 • 7:15 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Contributor: In politics after Trump, nothing is disqualifying

Has Trumpism become America’s permanent political operating system?

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May 29 • 6:53 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Vomiting virus is spreading across most of the U.S.

Hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California have been hit with norovirus, but they’re not the only ones suffering. Wastewater data shows high levels in many states.

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May 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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High school softball: Southern Section playoff scores and schedule

CIF Southern Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.

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May 29 • 1:48 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani receives highest praise from former MVP

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is the best player in baseball now. But is he the greatest baseball player of all time?

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May 28 • 8:46 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
In California's packed race to replace Newsom, Democrats are shrugging at their choices

Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign full of surprises. Unlike recent races for governor, there's been no clear front-runner or political superstar.

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May 28 • 5:29 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
How to use ambient AI in healthcare as litigious winds begin to blow: 10 tips from experienced attorneys

As a class-action lawsuit gets rolling in California over the use of ambient AI in healthcare, a national law firm is drawing takeaways for hospitals and other provider organizations. Makes sense: All AI-equipped providers are potential targets for similar litigation now.

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May 28 • 4:26 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal

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May 28 • 2:11 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Kirk Cameron praises Nashville's 'good values' after ditching California over cost of living, politics

Kirk Cameron explains why he packed up and left California for Tennessee, citing progressive policies and the high cost of living in the Golden State.

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May 28 • 12:44 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other boondoggles

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, calling it a reward for Jan. 6 rioters.

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May 28 • 12:15 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Follow the money: Who's backing California's next governor

Spending on the California governor’s race is breaking records, and it’s not just Tom Steyer’s $213 million in contributions

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May 28 • 8:10 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
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Mount View MS Excels at 2026 National Science Olympiad

Mount View Middle School (MVMS) students medaled in three events (hovercraft, water quality and codebusters) and placed 10th as a team in Division B of the 2026 National Science Olympiad Tournament, held recently at the University of Southern California.

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May 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • news.hcpss.org
Young survivors of gun violence find therapy helps. But will California do more?

In California, about 2,000 youth are killed or hospitalized annually due to gun violence. Advocates and experts say getting timely mental health care to young survivors and witnesses is critical.

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May 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • calmatters.org
The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath

Since Congress let enhanced premium subsidies expire, Obamacare enrollment has fallen and healthcare costs have soared.

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May 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • latimes.com
High school softball: Wednesday's City Section playoff scores

City Section high school softball playoff scores for Wednesday.

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May 28 • 12:36 AM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
Stanford beats USC to capture NCAA women's golf title

Megha Ganne closed out her Stanford career with a short par putt to win the clinching match Wednesday afternoon as the Cardinal beat Southern California for its third NCAA women's golf title in the last five years.

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May 27 • 10:02 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
California Democrats sound alarm over new ICE detention center policy

When Rep. Mike Levin arrived at Otay Mesa on May 11, he was handed a letter outlining a new policy

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May 27 • 8:47 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Granada Hills, Carson advance to a fourth straight final meeting to decide City Section softball title

Granada Hills defeats San Pedro 12-9 in Open Division semifinals; Carson eliminates Birmingham 12-2

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May 27 • 8:43 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
California advances $12 billion bond for science research in rebuke to Trump cuts

UCSF researchers say the bond could help protect studies, jobs and clinical trials from delays in federal NIH funding

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May 27 • 8:30 PM EDT • Science • missionlocal.org
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Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations

More than a dozen people were informed they would be losing their jobs, including those in marketing, communications and team content.

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May 27 • 7:55 PM EDT • Business • latimes.com
New California law bans law enforcement from interfering in state elections

The law bans law enforcement from interfering in elections. It takes effect just in time for the June 2 primary

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May 27 • 6:44 PM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Opinion: Follow California’s lead in protecting workers from AI displacement

By an Executive Order, Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks to fill a gaping public policy void on a bread-and-butter issue for workers. Illinois and Gov. JB Pritzker would do well to follow suit.

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May 27 • 5:32 PM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
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Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race

Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California's next governor — he’s running the most expensive political advertising campaign in the country this year.

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May 27 • 4:24 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Proposal to license interior designers underscores California’s hostile business climate

AB 1796 will set up a wasteful, expensive regulatory scheme and put most of California’s 2,000 certified interior designers out of work.

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May 27 • 3:57 PM EDT • Business • ocregister.com
Allina Health, Sutter Health formalize plans to join systems

Allina Health will join with California-based Sutter Health and become its Upper Midwest division, while maintaining its own brand, officials announced in March.

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May 27 • 3:31 PM EDT • Health • twincities.com
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State of California attracts global investment through coordinated international engagement at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit | California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

GO-Biz led California’s participation in a series of foreign investment attraction efforts across the United States, anchored by the U.S. Department of Commerce

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May 27 • 2:02 PM EDT • Business • business.ca.gov
Travis Kelce becomes a franchise owner. Could Taylor Swift be next?

Kansas City Chiefs star and burgeoning business titan Travis Kelce will be a minority owner in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB team he rooted for growing up.

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May 27 • 12:07 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
The Art and Science of Transforming California’s Forests

As California’s wildfire season approaches, how is the state working to prevent severe wildfires? We convened a panel of experts to discuss our new report on the state’s progress—and to look at what can help the effort stay on track.

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May 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • ppic.org
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more

As they say, bugs have ears. Public health has had a relentless May. Chemical plant (near) explosions, Ebola, hantavirus, and that's before you even get to the usual suspects: common colds, heat, and ticks. Here’s an attempt to keep you up to speed and, more importantly, what it means for you and your community. But first, an announcement: World Cup The World Cup starts in 15 days (not like anyone is counting down), and we are hanging TVs in the Health Security Operations Center. It’s going to be a gorgeous, chaotic celebration of basically every culture on earth. And it’s going to take a team effort—from communities to individuals, from public health to health care—to keep people healthy. That’s where you come in. If you’re going to the games or live within 30 miles of a stadium, we would love to hear from you. Sign up for a weekly survey here. Thanks to the more than 1,280 people who have already signed up…you will be hearing from us soon!! Global disease “weather report” Hantavirus: Two more cases The global count of cruise ship passengers with hantavirus has now increased to 13 cases (11 confirmed), with three deaths. The two new cases are overseas and among people who were already quarantining: A crew member in the Netherlands. A Spanish national passenger who was quarantining at home tested positive through daily monitoring. They are now in a biocontainment unit. In the U.S., everyone remains negative. There may be more cases, given that the incubation period of hantavirus (the time from exposure to infection) is 45 days. But this week, we will reach a major milestone: the median incubation window is 18 days, and that will pass on May 29. What this means for you: Your risk from this cruise ship outbreak remains essentially nil at this point. Ebola rages on in Central Africa Big thanks to Dr. Craig Spencer, a humanitarian physician who has treated and survived Ebola, for jumping in to provide the YLE community with an update. Craig, take it from here… The combined confirmed and suspected Ebola cases in DRC are now more than 1,000. All signs are pointing to a very long and catastrophic outbreak in Central Africa: This is a vast undercount. We know this because the test positivity rate is hovering around 50%, only 20% of contacts are being traced (and in some areas, no contacts at all), and more cases keep popping up with no known connection. This all points to widespread and undetected community transmission. This is in only a week of detection. Compared to previous outbreaks, the growth is very fast, as the huge West Africa outbreak in 2016 was first detected at 49 cases and rose to 208 cases a month later. It took four months for that outbreak to reach the size of the current one in the DR Congo. The cases are spread out across 16 health zones. There are now multiple epicenters, making containment very difficult. Next door in Uganda, the case count is seven. While this number is low compared to DRC, a concerning development is that two health care workers recently tested positive with uncertain exposure histories. If they weren’t treating known Ebola cases, this means it’s spreading undetected in Uganda as well. On the ground, backlash, including the burning of health centers, has emerged, a pattern seen in nearly every outbreak and rooted in deep community distrust. It often stems from outside actors working in communities without fully understanding or addressing local priorities. Affected populations may recognize the severity of Ebola while still holding other concerns as more pressing, such as where their loved ones are buried. Community trust is essential to an effective response, but difficult to build during an active emergency. It is best established long before a crisis begins. U.S. priorities are made clear, and may backfire. The U.S. Administration has shown that its first priority is keeping Ebola out, with helping end the outbreak in the DRC a secondary concern. That's meant travel restrictions broader than anything we've imposed before — covering travelers from across the region, and reportedly some green card holders and permanent residents as well. For example, just these past two days, news broke that high-risk American travelers will be subject to a mandatory quarantine in Kenya before they are allowed to return. If an American is infected, the U.S. government plans to send them to a hospital it is standing up from scratch in Kenya. (Currently, Americans who were in the area are allowed to return but are diverted to three airports—Houston, Atlanta, and DC—for further screening.) Past administrations have used travel notices and stepped-up screening; this goes much further. At first blush, these strict precautions may sound prudent. But this approach could backfire in three ways: Restrictions this blunt give people every reason to hide where they’ve been and whom they’ve been near — making the people we most need to find harder to track, not easier. They also breed a false sense that this is someone else’s problem. But diseases are humbling. They find the small cracks in even the most impenetrable-seeming defenses. Lives lost. There is no treatment for this Ebola strain, which means survival depends heavily on the quality of the health system. We have that system in the States, but we are choosing not to use it for infected Americans. This is unbelievable and infuriating. (See a deeper dive from me here.) The only real way to lower the risk to Americans — and everyone else — is to end the outbreak in the DRC and across the region. What this means for you: If you have travel plans to this region, it’s time to cancel them. This is a high-risk situation in Central Africa, and CDC released a Level 4 Travel Advisory. There is also great uncertainty if and when the Administration will let you back in. To the general public in the U.S., your risk remains very, very low right now. U.S. disease “weather report” Ticks: past peak season? Good news, especially for people in the Northeast and Midwest: tick numbers continue to decline. Though we are at the peak of the season, this unusually early year is trending favorably. Heat-related illnesses in the North Heat risk is certainly not blanketing the entire country yet, but this week it will be moderate in the Midwest and the Southeast. What this means for you: Be sure to check the CDC HeatRisk tool. A red day isn’t the best day for that soccer game for a kid with asthma, and a stretch of orange days is a great time to check on your elderly neighbor. Common colds surging As far as respiratory viruses go, the only thing really going around right now is the common cold. It is higher this year than last year, but should peak very soon before returning this fall. Spotlight: Chemical plants Over the weekend, YLE California covered the serious situation that unfolded around a chemical plant in Orange County, California. Thankfully, the worst-case scenario (a chemical explosion) was mitigated, but only through luck. The health implications in a densely populated area could have been catastrophic. As the situation was winding down, another chemical explosion struck Washington State. This one was fatal. Health officials say the risk to surrounding residents from chemicals in the air and ground remains low, though the community deserves far greater clarity. Clean air and clean water consistently rank as Americans’ top public health concerns — yet when chemical disasters strike, communities are too often met with reassurances rather than transparency and accountability. Residents near the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, for example, are still waiting to understand the long-term impact on their health, with few clear answers. What this means for you: Many are wondering if facilities processing potentially dangerous materials are in their neighborhoods. This interactive map allows you to enter your ZIP code and see all facilities monitored by the EPA, including any violations. Good news Ebola vaccines and treatment for the Bundibugyo species are in development. Two vaccine platforms are being explored, at least one of which may be deployable in as little as 2 months. One vaccine is being developed by Oxford, and the other uses the same biotechnology as the FDA-approved Zaire species of Ebola. (It may provide cross-protection, but it’s unclear at this point.) On the treatment side, two promising monoclonal antibody cocktails are likely to be deployed, though doses are limited and logistical hurdles remain significant challenges. Anni over at The Biotech Tea had a great explainer about the Ebola vaccine gap, if you want to read more. [ The Biotech Tea The Ebola vaccine gap, reading vessel damage, & the Makary exit 🗝️ Paid subscribers get the Biotech Term of the Week at $30/year (~$2.50/month). I try to keep it intentionally accessible, but if cost is ever a barrier, send me a message. A few people asked about expensing your subscription, so I put together a short email template… Read more 6 days ago · 10 likes · Annicka Evans, PhD ](https://www.thebiotechtea.com/p/the-ebola-vaccine-gap-reading-vessel?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), following more than a decade of debate and input from roughly 22,000 clinicians, researchers, and patients worldwide. This is good because the old name was medically misleading, leading to patients without visible cysts being dismissed or overlooked entirely. The WHO estimates that 70% of people with the condition remain undiagnosed. A more accurate name should improve recognition, reduce stigma, and ultimately help the millions of people living with this condition get diagnosed and treated sooner. Poll Loading... Bottom line Public health situations are everywhere right now. Staying healthy takes public health professionals and systems working tirelessly behind the scenes and each of us showing up for our neighbors and communities. Love, YLE Big thanks to Ed Nirenberg for staying on top of the Ebola vaccines, Hannah Totte for all the figures, Dr. Craig Spencer for the Ebola insight, and Dr. Matt Willis for covering the chemical situation in CA. Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE) comprises a team of experts, ranging from physicians to immunologists to epidemiologists to nutritionists, working together with one goal: to “Translate” ever-evolving public health science so that people are well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. YLE suite of newsletters reaches over 475,000 people across more than 132 countries. This newsletter is free to everyone, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support the effort, subscribe or upgrade below: Subscribe

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