How Mayor Karen Bass weathered a brutal campaign and won a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff How Mayor Karen Bass weathered a brutal campaign and won a spot in the Nov. 3 runoff

A broad coalition that included organized labor and business leaders helped Bass win a spot in the mayoral runoff, where she will face either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.

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With Highway 1 open, Big Sur braces for its busiest summer in years With Highway 1 open, Big Sur braces for its busiest summer in years

Restaurant and retailer guest counts are up 40% from last year, and northbound traffic at Ragged Point has risen 900% year-over-year.

4. 6. 2026 12:00
An LAPD gang? Internal report says police unit had 'rampant culture of misconduct' An LAPD gang? Internal report says police unit had 'rampant culture of misconduct'

An LAPD Internal Affairs report said officers in the San Fernando Valley operated like a "law enforcement gang," while another specialized unit in South L.A. is under investigation for allegedly turning off their body-worn cameras to stop motorists and improperly search their vehicles.

4. 6. 2026 12:00
Hollywood Bowl but by the water? Long Beach takes a first step with temporary amphitheater Hollywood Bowl but by the water? Long Beach takes a first step with temporary amphitheater

The long-term dream is a permanent "Long Beach Bowl." Until then, the temporary F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach has 11,000 seats with views of the Queen Mary from the nosebleeds.

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CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know CalFresh eligibility is changing. Here's what you need to know

Some Californians will now have to clear an additional hurdle to maintain their eligibility for food assistance, courtesy of Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

4. 6. 2026 12:00
After 'Barbie' success, Mattel looks to He-Man for another box-office lift After 'Barbie' success, Mattel looks to He-Man for another box-office lift

In 2023, Mattel hit box-office gold with the "Barbie" movie. This weekend, it returns to theaters with "Masters of the Universe."

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How Google's 32-million mosquito project could change California's battle against dengue How Google's 32-million mosquito project could change California's battle against dengue

Can Silicon Valley solve California's mosquito problem? Google is seeking federal approval to unleash millions of bacteria-infected, non-biting mosquitoes in the Golden State.

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Emergency room visits during heat waves available to the public in 'near-real time' in L.A. County Emergency room visits during heat waves available to the public in 'near-real time' in L.A. County

A new dashboard makes public for the first time heat-related deaths and emergency room visits in near-real time.

4. 6. 2026 12:00
'60 Minutes' in turmoil as talent revolts under Bari Weiss and new executive producer '60 Minutes' in turmoil as talent revolts under Bari Weiss and new executive producer

With an executive producer new to TV and the need to replace four correspondents, can the venerable program retain its stature?

4. 6. 2026 12:00
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 'Love Story' is a 'lens' on the 'intensity' of fame, stars say JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 'Love Story' is a 'lens' on the 'intensity' of fame, stars say

On this week's episode of The Envelope, Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly discuss how they prepared for their roles as the most famous couple in America and the nature of celebrity.

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