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Los Angeles County Votes

November 3, 2020 5:00 pmNovember 4, 2020 4:41 am

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County voters went to the polls in what has turned into a very different election day compared to years past. Both the Globe and other media outlets have noticed a startling trend on election day in...

2020 General Election Preview: 45th Congressional District

November 3, 2020 4:59 pmNovember 3, 2020 10:41 pm

Located in the heart of Orange County, the 45th Congressional District comprises of Irvine, Tustin, and parts of cities Anaheim and Santa Ana. The district is wealthy, predominantly white, and is made up of city and suburban areas. Of all...

Morongo Basin and Western Coachella Valley Votes

November 3, 2020 2:10 amNovember 5, 2020 11:55 am

Polling places throughout the Morongo Basin and western Coachella Valley reported good turnout and few problems, as the nation gets ready for the final day of voting Tuesday. Polling place supervisors in Riverside County acknowledged their computer system had trouble...

The Fallout of EDD Director Sharon Hilliard’s Resignation

November 2, 2020 8:20 pm

Over the weekend, Employment Development Department Director Sharon Hilliard resigned, opening up the likelihood of more extreme changes at the EDD next year. The EDD has been through a tumultuous year and has put the usually low-key organization in the...

Southern California to Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Line Postponed

November 2, 2020 2:46 pm

On Sunday, the proposed Victorville-Las Vegas high speed rail line was halted indefinitely after the project failed to sell $2.4 billion in bonds. Fortress Investment Group, who is backing the Brightline West project, had received $600 million in bond allocations...

2020 General Election Preview: 39th Congressional District

October 31, 2020 10:13 amNovember 2, 2020 10:24 am

Located in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Bernardino County, the 39th Congressional District is wealthy, suburban, and is probably going to be the home of one of the closest Congressional races this year. The district is yet another...

Turning Sacramento Into a ‘No-Go’ Zone?

October 30, 2020 3:18 pmOctober 30, 2020 3:21 pm

Earlier this week, the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to pass a “public safety” resolution, but there is little safety involved. The resolution is intended to officially redefine public safety — Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento Fire Department, and Emergency Medical...