Author: Michael R. Blood
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Barack Obama joins fight for US House control, urges vote for California districts to counter Trump
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barack Obama is entering the fight for U.S. House control by appearing in a 30-second ad urging California voters to approve a November ballot proposal that could add as many as five Democrat-held House seats in California. Proposition 50 would dramatically reshape California’s congressional districts with the intent of adding Democratic…
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Barack Obama joins fight for US House control, urges vote for California districts to counter Trump
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barack Obama is entering the fight for U.S. House control by appearing in a 30-second ad urging California voters to approve a November ballot proposal that could add as many as five Democrat-held House seats in California. Proposition 50 would dramatically reshape California’s congressional districts with the intent of adding Democratic…
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Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey set to compete for California Senate seat
Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey and Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will compete in November for the U.S. Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein
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Nikki Haley hunts for California votes, shrugs off snub in Nevada presidential primary
Nikki Haley is looking for votes in California after suffering a symbolic snub in Nevada’s primary
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Los Angeles council censures members amid racism scandal
LOS ANGELES • The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president Wednesday for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, police and state investigations and shaken public faith in City Hall. The 12-0 vote to censure former Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmen Gil…
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Los Angeles council censures members amid racism scandal
LOS ANGELES • The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president Wednesday for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, police and state investigations and shaken public faith in City Hall. The 12-0 vote to censure former Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmen Gil…
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Hickenlooper differs from 2020 Democratic field on pot
A growing list of Democratic presidential contenders want the U.S. government to legalize marijuana, reflecting a nationwide shift as more Americans look favorably on cannabis. But one 2020 hopeful — Colorado’s John Hickenlooper — is standing somewhat apart from the Democratic field. Making marijuana legal at the federal level is the “smart thing to do,” says California…
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California opens online system to license new pot industry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California on Friday began accepting applications from businesses that want to operate in the state’s legal marijuana industry next year, a milestone for the emerging market. After months in development, an online system launched and will allow retailers, distributors and testing labs to seek state licenses, which are required to conduct…
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Los Angeles gets Olympics with an 11-year wait — and risks
LOS ANGELES — By 2028, a new stadium being built for the Rams and the Chargers will have been beaten up by nearly a decade of NFL games. The seemingly intractable problems of Southern California — traffic and homelessness — might get better or grow worse. So much can change in 11 years. Los Angeles’…
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Los Angeles reaches deal with Olympic leaders for 2028 Games
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles has reached an agreement with International Olympic leaders that will open the way for the city to host the 2028 Summer Games, while ceding the 2024 Games to rival Paris, officials announced Monday. The deal would make LA a three-time Olympic city, after hosting the 1932 and 1984 Games. With…