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Decision time: Three ways the California recall election could go
RecallThe recall election could end up with three very different results for the future of Gov. Gavin Newsom and of politics in California. Here’s how the scenarios could play out.
If Newsom is recalled, how would a Republican governor get anything done?
RecallSome GOP recall candidates say they would use emergency power to pass their agenda, and try to persuade the Democratic Legislature.
How one family processed the pain of losing their son on 9/11
NationalSaturday marks the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in American history.
Difficulty of closing Gitmo, quiet tragedy of police suicides
NationalOn the eve of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Guantánamo Bay detention center is still open, and 39 detainees are still in custody, down from a high of nearly…
How much will California’s EDD scandal cost Newsom in the recall election?
RecallCalifornia’s unemployment department has consistently been one of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s biggest political liabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How a Chumash nursery is preserving culture, and extreme heat is putting expectant moms at risk
Race & EthnicityThe Santa Ynez Band of Chumash is cultivating native plant species in its nursery — as a way to preserve its indigenous culture.
Evacuating Kabul for LA, plus whether Latinos can help keep Newsom in office
InternationalSome 100,000 refugees are resettling in America so far after the U.S. ended its 20-year war in Afghanistan, and some are settling in Los Angeles.
Hawaiians plead with SoCal tourists amid COVID spike: Vacation somewhere else
TravelHawaii is experiencing its highest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths since the pandemic began.
LA’s street racing crackdown, local CA recall reactions, and TV viewers’ unconsciousness
LawThe LA City Council has passed a motion that aims to curb street racing.