In the parlance of politics, “ticket-splitting” refers to someone who votes for candidates of both major parties. It bedevils political devotees as they turn out partisan voters. In some states it has been discouraged by allowing voters to back all of one party’s candidates by pulling just one voting machine lever and making it difficult
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SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes the SaMo Ice opening, a new dog run opening event, the Artists Fair, some tasty food events, and much more!
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Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent
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California voters decided on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, like shoplifting, into felonies again
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By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia From their phones and their television screens and sometimes out their windows, Californians saw their state change quickly in the pandemic. Homelessness grew then and continued to grow.
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Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff won the California US Senate seat long held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday after a lopsided, low-key contest. The Los Angeles-area congressman, who rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in then-President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial,
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Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
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Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, calls himself a “hard middle” candidate who ...
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Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.
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Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
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Two different sets of Santa Monica High School students have come together to bring their own flair to an iconic stage play.
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Having just read the latest opinion letter by Oscar de la Torre, I am not surprised. Like the parable of the scorpion and the frog, the scorpion must sting as it is his nature, even if that sting leads to his eventual demise.
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Beverly Hills officials worked behind the scenes to prevent an abortion clinic from opening in the city last year
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The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control of Congress are at a stalemate, essentially a toss-up for the House and fight to the finish for the Senate.
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Dear Editor, I’m a Republican living in Santa Monica, a rara avis in these parts, but I am supporting Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnuam and Dr. Vivian Roknian for city council. The other day I woke up to find a homeless person sprawled in my driveway,
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Since 2002, Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) has empowered youth and young adults ages 8-24 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County through professional and leadership training in Music, Film, Workforce Development,
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By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 2024 My dear former colleague on the City Council Bob Holbrook always used to say that “once election season comes, it seems rules no longer apply and anything goes.
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Nobody needs to point out my imperfections. I see imperfection every time I look in the mirror. I hear about my imperfections from those who love me and those who don’t. Some imperfections I must accept;
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Decades ago when I worked as a story analyst at United Artists, my colleague gave me for the holidays a book called “The Portable Curmudgeon,” a collection of acid quotes from wits ranging from Oscar Wilde to Groucho Marx.
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Saturday marked the first Power Five football games played with COVID-19 protocols, but the lack of alumni clubs meeting across L.A. made for a sad mood.
including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Keeping it PG! Tom Brady and his wife, Gisele Bündchen, don’t kiss and tell — especially before the NFL star suits up for a game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 43, opened up about his sex life during football season while appearing on the Thursday,
The 36-year-old House star flashed her eye-catching figure in a slightly sheer white coverup, which gave an obstructed view of her bright cobalt blue swimsuit.People and Places:Olivia Wilde ~ Daily Mail ~ Mail Online
The 25-year-old Bay Area-raised R&B singer had her dark tresses tied back into a bun and showcased her natural beauty with minimal makeup and oversized clothing on Thursday.
Lucas Giolito of the White Sox struck out 13 Pirates and won, 1-0, in the best performance of baseball’s restarted season.
NBA superstar LeBron James has reportedly purchased a third home in Los Angeles – a £30million, 13,000 square foot Beverly Hills mansion fit for The King. James’ new place boasts four
Several states won't be playing tackle football at high schools this season; in Maine, guidelines will likely become more clear this week.
John Williams, Marques Johnson, Russell Westbrook top sportswriter's list of best Los Angeles high school basketball players he has seen.
- LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight. The decision puts the football season on hold through 2020 and leaves USC and UCLA fans in the lurch.
NBA record for career three-pointers with the Indiana Pacers, Reggie Miller honed his shooting stroke as a high schooler in the greater Los Angeles
- including the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer, NBA Finals, four major golf tournaments and U.S. Open tennis championships. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1966 and UC Berkeley with a B.A. in journalistic studies in 1971.
Look beyond the movies and celebrity softball games, you'll find Tony Todd is truly a one-of-a-kind inspiration.
- Fans had to find it difficult remain optimstic, after so many disturbing developments unfolded on the first day of the major-league baseball season.
Leaving behind her disappointment over the NCAA women’s basketball tournament being called off, Sabrina Ionescu will be on focus Saturday as the WNBA season begins.
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