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AP Race Call: Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 37th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday. She defeated challenger Juan Rey, a train mechanic with L.A. Metro who ran without party affiliation. Kamlager-Dove was elected to Congress in 2022, replacing Karen Bass, who successfully ran for mayor...
Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and lighting off fireworks. A dozen arrests were reported by police Thursday, but officials emphasized that most fans celebrated peacefully....
World Series champion Dodgers to hold parade in downtown Los Angeles and event at stadium
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will commemorate their World Series championship on Friday with a downtown parade followed by a celebration at Dodger Stadium. The team said Wednesday that because of logistics, traffic and timing, fans won’t be able to attend both...
Los Angeles mayor picks ex-sheriff to be city's police chief
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the force of nearly 9,000 officers as discontent grows among the city's residents over public safety even as violent crime numbers drop, the mayor announced...
AP News Digest - California
AP News Digest - California The following AP stories have moved in the last 24 hours. To find out about future plans, please visit Coverage Plan. CALIFORNIA STORIES TODAY US--Los Angeles Police Chief Former county sheriff has been appointed to lead the...
Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
California’s homeless service providers have a problem: They aren’t getting paid on time, and it’s making it even harder for them to get people off the street. Nonprofits that provide everything from shelter beds, to counseling for homeless residents, to affordable housing,...
Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chase
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested, authorities said. The armed man boarded the Metro bus with the driver and two...
Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada were each charged Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, District Attorney George Gasón said at a...
