Trump urges Spencer Pratt to fight 'rigged' LA mayoral election: 'He shouldn't go away quietly'
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
California billionaire tax proposal moves to November ballot despite fierce opposition
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
LAFD funding measure heads to November ballot as firefighters warn of lagging response times
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
Another tax hike could be on the horizon for Los Angeles. The LA City Council voted 14-0 to place a measure on the November ballot that would raise the local sales tax to 10.25%.
10.25% LA sales tax to appear on Nov. ballot
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to secure additional funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department. If approved by voters, the tax hike would push LA's current sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%.
Padilla announces efforts to strengthen election security
The bill authorizes a $10 billion immediate investment over three years for election administration funding at the state and local level ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.
The bill authorizes a $10 billion immediate investment over three years for election administration funding at the state and local level ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.
Key dates in California elections calendar
July 2 is the final day for county elections officials to certify results.
July 2 is the final day for county elections officials to certify results.
Los Angeles voters could decide whether noncitizens can fill ballot in city elections
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-5 to advance a measure that would let voters decide whether noncitizens can vote in city and Los Angeles Unified School District elections.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-5 to advance a measure that would let voters decide whether noncitizens can vote in city and Los Angeles Unified School District elections.
Nithya Raman kicks off LA mayoral runoff push at North Hollywood volunteer event
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman thanked supporters after advancing to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman thanked supporters after advancing to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman kicks off runoff push at event
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman thanked supporters after advancing to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman thanked supporters after advancing to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Spencer Pratt unleashes in social media video, says 'it's war' to Bass and Raman
Former reality star Spencer Pratt conceded the Los Angeles mayoral primary in a bold social media video, declaring "war" and launching heavy attacks against candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Former reality star Spencer Pratt conceded the Los Angeles mayoral primary in a bold social media video, declaring "war" and launching heavy attacks against candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Nithya Raman launches LA mayoral runoff campaign with sharp attack on Mayor Karen Bass
LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman launched her runoff campaign by criticizing Mayor Karen Bass on housing, homelessness, and Hollywood job losses.
LA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman launched her runoff campaign by criticizing Mayor Karen Bass on housing, homelessness, and Hollywood job losses.
Federal guilty plea renews scrutiny of petition and voter registration activity on Skid Row
A federal guilty plea involving payments for voter registration has renewed scrutiny of petition and voter registration activities on Skid Row.
A federal guilty plea involving payments for voter registration has renewed scrutiny of petition and voter registration activities on Skid Row.
Nithy Raman reacts to advancing in LA mayor race
City Council woman Nithya Raman reacts to being a projected finalist for the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. She will face incumbent Karen Bass.
City Council woman Nithya Raman reacts to being a projected finalist for the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. She will face incumbent Karen Bass.
Steve Hilton advances in race for CA governor
Republican Steve Hilton has advanced in the race for California Governor. Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the Nov. 2026 general election.
Republican Steve Hilton has advanced in the race for California Governor. Hilton will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in the Nov. 2026 general election.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Nithya Raman surges past Spencer Pratt
Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt to secure the No. 2 spot needed to face incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. Bass is projected to finish No. 1 in the June California primary as Raman pushed Pratt to No. 3.
Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt to secure the No. 2 spot needed to face incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 2026 general election in the race for Los Angeles mayor. Bass is projected to finish No. 1 in the June California primary as Raman pushed Pratt to No. 3.
Nithya Raman advances in race for LA mayor
Nithya Raman has clinched a spot in the Nov. 2026 ballot in the race for Los Angeles mayor. The City Council woman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the general election.
Nithya Raman has clinched a spot in the Nov. 2026 ballot in the race for Los Angeles mayor. The City Council woman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the general election.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
LA County Registrar talks ballot count, transparency
Why is it taking so long? Dean Logan, the LA County Registrar. talks the ballot count and transparency.
Why is it taking so long? Dean Logan, the LA County Registrar. talks the ballot count and transparency.