Contributor: Four votes on Tuesday that will shape the nation (or at least the narrative) Contributor: Four votes on Tuesday that will shape the nation (or at least the narrative)

Tuesday is election day, and, as usual, the pundits are breathless, the predictions are dubious and the consultants are already counting their retainers.

October 31, 2025, 11:00
L.A. Affairs: So there I was, naked, on our third date, trying to douse a bedroom fire L.A. Affairs: So there I was, naked, on our third date, trying to douse a bedroom fire

How did our date go? It involved lots of candles and an after-work shower before a home-cooked meal. But then there was the fire that changed our evening plans.

October 31, 2025, 13:00
Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won't get immediate relief Judges order USDA to restart SNAP funding, but hungry families won't get immediate relief

Two federal judges told the U.S. Department of Agriculture it must begin using contingency funds to provide food assistance, but gave the agency until Monday to decide exactly how to do so.

October 31, 2025, 20:11
Health insurance premiums for 1.7 million Californians on Obamacare will soar as federal subsidies end Health insurance premiums for 1.7 million Californians on Obamacare will soar as federal subsidies end

Healthcare plans under Obamacare will skyrocket 97% on average in 2026 if enhanced tax credits aren't renewed, experts said.

October 31, 2025, 17:16
'It was awesome.' Clayton Kershaw savored his final game at Dodger Stadium 'It was awesome.' Clayton Kershaw savored his final game at Dodger Stadium

Clayton Kershaw was grateful for the surprise final run around the infield he took with his friends and family after his last home game at Dodger Stadium.

October 31, 2025, 17:35
Feds say TikToker who was shot by ICE previously escaped. A video casts doubt Feds say TikToker who was shot by ICE previously escaped. A video casts doubt

A video casts doubt on government claims that Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot and wounded with a deputy marshal last week, had "previously escaped from custody." A judge ordered him released on bond Friday.

October 31, 2025, 20:14
Why your local Gold's Gym may be getting a new name Why your local Gold's Gym may be getting a new name

The operators of more than 20 Gold's Gym locations in and around Los Angeles are selling most of the gyms to Eōs Fitness.

October 31, 2025, 19:23
Teens admit to hate crime after attack on Black man posted on social media Teens admit to hate crime after attack on Black man posted on social media

Two of the five youths who allegedly assaulted a Black teenager in a Simi Valley parking lot over the summer admitted to felony assault and hate crimes, according to authorities.

October 31, 2025, 17:12
LSU football coach, athletic director are out. Yet, interim AD insists, 'this place is not broken' LSU football coach, athletic director are out. Yet, interim AD insists, 'this place is not broken'

It's been quite a week for LSU, with football coach Brian Kelly and athletic director Scott Woodward now gone. Interim AD Verge Ausberry told reporters Friday everything will be fine.

October 31, 2025, 19:28