Michael R. Blood
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California reactors win exemption in fight to keep running
Government regulators are granting California’s largest utility an exemption that could allow the state’s last nuclear power plant to continue running after the expiration of its operating licenses. → Read More
California's Rep. Lee files to seek Feinstein's Senate seat
California congresswoman Barbara Lee has filed paperwork to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein. → Read More
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California won’t seek reelection in 2024
Feinstein, who turns 90 in June, is the oldest member of Congress. → Read More
Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces she will retire from Congress
The California Senator's groundbreaking political career has spanned six decades. She plans to remain in office through the end of next year when her term ends. → Read More
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein Won't Run for Reelection in 2024
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades. → Read More
Bid to keep California reactors running faces time squeeze
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A late-hour attempt to extend the life of California’s last nuclear power plant has run into a predicament that will be difficult to resolve: a shortage of time. A state analysis Monday predicted it will take federal regulators until late 2026 to act on an application to extend the operating run […] → Read More
California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off
Rep. Adam Schiff officially launched his Senate campaign in Burbank Saturday. → Read More
California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off at furious pace
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s U.S. Senate race is unfolding at a furious pace, with candidates reporting seven-figure fundraising and holding competing rallies and campaign events more than a yea… → Read More
California 2024 US Senate contest kicks off at furious pace
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s U.S. Senate race is unfolding at a furious pace, with candidates reporting seven-figure fundraising and holding competing rallies and campaign events more than a year before the 2024 primary election. The fight for the safely Democratic seat held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who at 89 is the oldest member of […] → Read More
Trump impeachment leader Schiff joins California Senate race
Schiff joins a field that already includes Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who announced her bid two weeks ago. → Read More
Regulators nix proposal on California’s last nuclear plant
In pointed language, federal regulators rebuffed a request Tuesday from the operator of California’s last nuclear power plant that could have smoothed its pathway to securing a longer operati… → Read More
LA Council again struggles with fallout from racism scandal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles City Council struggled again Wednesday with a still-unfolding racism scandal that led to the resignation of its former president and left behind a quandary about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down. On a 12-2 vote, the […] → Read More
Fallout from LA racism scandal keeps shaking City Council
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after becoming entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, disgraced City Councilman Kevin de → Read More
Fallout from LA racism scandal keeps shaking City Council
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after becoming entangled in a racism scandal that shook public trust in Los Angeles government, disgraced City Councilman Kevin de Leon has refused calls to resign and is attempting to rehabilitate his reputation as he faces a politically uncertain future. De Leon, a former state legislator, is one of […] → Read More
California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter was reelected Thursday after a bruising campaign in Southern California, where she spent over $24 million to defend her seat in a closely divid… → Read More
California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter was reelected Thursday after a bruising campaign in Southern California, where she spent over $24 million to defend her seat in a closely divided coastal district. With nearly all the votes counted, Porter defeated Republican Scott Baugh, a former legislator, 51.6% to 48.4%, or a margin of […] → Read More
In ailing LA, Mayor-elect Karen Bass promises unity, change
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karen Bass, the first Black woman elected Los Angeles mayor, sketched her vision Thursday to reform the scandal-plagued City Hall and solve an out-of-control homeless crisis. A day after her historic victory over billionaire developer Rick Caruso, Bass appeared before cheering supporters in the sun-soaked courtyard at the headquarters of a […] → Read More
US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, scored an upset U.S. House win in a strongly Democratic district Wednesday, handing the GOP control of the chamber and givi... → Read More
California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California triumphed over Democratic challengers Monday, helping move the GOP within a sea... → Read More
Congresswoman ahead of developer in seesaw LA mayor’s race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass established a fragile lead Friday over developer Rick Caruso in their back-and-forth contest to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, with many ballots uncounted and the outcome not expected until at least next week. Returns released by the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office showed Bass with […] → Read More