Nithya Raman wins LA mayor race as Karen Bass concedes

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

Nithya Raman projected winner of LA mayor's race
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Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison

Four members of the Ma family criminal enterprise were sentenced to state prison for operating illicit massage parlor brothels across Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million, according to the district attorney's office.

Ventura County family convicted in massage parlor scheme
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Four family members received state prison sentences for running an illicit massage and commercial sex ring in Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Race to Watch: Inglewood mayor
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The battle for Inglewood mayor appears bound for a runoff as latest vote counts show challenger Gloria Gray leading incumbent James Butts.

3 arrested after reckless motorcycle takeover in Beverly Hills
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Three people were arrested and two vehicles impounded after reckless driving and dangerous motorcycle stunts on city streets, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Parking lot brawl caught on video
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An argument over entering a busy Van Nuys grocery store parking lot escalated into violence Sunday when a driver allegedly punched and pepper-sprayed two women.

Valley Glen neighbors frustrated by slow city response to burned-out nuisance home

Neighbors in Valley Glen are speaking out after spending two years living next to an abandoned home that eventually burned down and drew people stripping it for metal.

Valley Glen burned home declared a nuisance
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Neighbors in Valley Glen pushed the city to declare a burned-out, abandoned home on Bassett Avenue a public nuisance after spending two years living next to fires, squatters, and scrap metal scavengers.

LA County offering $70,000 reward for information in 4th of July killing of Eric Washington

Authorities are reminding the public that a combined $70,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of community activist Eric Washington.

LA city attorney race: Marissa Roy projected winner over John McKinney

Marissa Roy appeared to be on track to defeat John McKinney in the race for Los Angeles city attorney, putting her in position to become the city's second woman to hold the citywide office.

Live Election Results: Who won the 2026 California Governor's race?

Comprehensive election updates on California's top contests, including the California governor's race, the Los Angeles mayoral election, and the LA County sheriff's race.

Robert Luna secures second term as Los Angeles County Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has secured enough votes for a second term, defeating challenger Alex Villanueva.