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Overlooked voters could sway close OC race, thanks to nonprofit
Election 2024Young progressives with Chispa rallied Latino voters for Democrat Derek Tran in OC’s 45th District, a race that hasn’t been called.
A baby monitor losing power alerts family to evacuate Franklin Fire
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Election conspiracy theories, friendship among LA’s unhoused moms
NewsPresident-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries.
North Tustin wants its own zip code to pay fewer taxes
Orange CountyResidents of North Tustin say sharing a zip code with Santa Ana raises their taxes. A proposal aims to give them their own.
DTLA’s business exodus, DIY gardening, Martha Stewart documentary
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Teens’ ‘constant’ internet usage, Pedro Almodovar, holiday films
NewsDespite ongoing concern about teen internet use, young people are online as much as ever.