Mary Plummer, 89.3 KPCC

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89.3 KPCC

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Audio: Democrat Newsom to face Republican Cox in race to be California governor; Villaraigosa shut out

Gavin Newsom came into Tuesday's primary with polling showing he had a significant lead. And not long after the polls closed, the current Lt. Governor and former San Francisco mayor was declared the winner. → Read More

Who showed up for the latest governor's debate? And what did they have to say?

One prominent candidate fighting to become California's next governor was a noticeable no-show at the first-ever Asian-Pacific Islander gubernatorial debate. → Read More

Audio: After another low turnout LA area election, what does it take to get people to vote?

One candidate wins an interim state Assembly seat outright while competitors in two other districts move on to a June 5 runoff following Tuesday's special elections. → Read More

Preliminary results in the special election for State Assembly districts 39, 45 and 54

The special elections will fill California state Assembly seats 39, 45 and 54. In two of the three districts, lawmakers resigned after accusations of sexual misconduct. → Read More

Preliminary results in the special election for State Assembly districts 39, 45 and 54

The special elections will fill California state Assembly seats 39, 45 and 54. In two of the three districts, lawmakers resigned after accusations of sexual misconduct. → Read More

Audio: Did you ignore a summons for jury duty? There are consequences

Fewer people have been responding to their summons in recent years. Some say a lower participation rate leads to less diverse jury pools and bias in the courtroom. → Read More

Audio: Did you ignore a summons for jury duty? There are consequences

Fewer people have been responding to their summons in recent years. Some say a lower participation rate leads to less diverse jury pools and bias in the courtroom. → Read More

Audio: Trump's LA visit so closely held even law enforcement doesn't know all the details

Air Force One is scheduled to arrive at LAX at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. But specific travel details had not been shared with LAPD as of Monday afternoon. → Read More

Audio: Why LA city received more sexual harassment claims in 2 months than it did in 5 years

Until recently, the city of LA's Personnel Department had received just 35 reports of harassment in a five-year stretch. Recently, reports have drastically increased. → Read More

3 things to listen for at the gubernatorial town hall Saturday

It will be the first time the candidates have faced each other in public to answer questions. → Read More

GOP congressman targeted by Democrats — and some of his constituents

U.S. Rep. Steve Knight who's running for reelection is regularly dogged by protests as unhappiness with President Trump and Knight's votes triggers more activism. → Read More

LA breaks records for hottest Thanksgiving ever

Downtown Los Angeles hit 92 degrees, a statistic that goes all the way back to 1877, when records began being kept. → Read More

Trump supporters launch recall attempt against Gov. Brown

Organizers of the recall say they're fed up with Brown’s liberal-leaning agenda and will work to gather the signatures needed to try and get him out of office. → Read More

Audio: As California congressional races heat up, will new voters show up?

Engagement around politics has surged since President Trump took office but data suggests that may not equate to better voter turnout during 2018 midterm elections. → Read More

KPCC audience responds to Garcetti's record-breaking behested payments

Some Los Angeles residents reacted with anger on learning of the nearly $32 million in contributions raised by Mayor Eric Garcetti for favored causes, some from companies that do business with the city. → Read More

Infographic: 'A tricky area of philanthropy': LA mayor solicits millions for his favored causes

Mayor Eric Garcetti has used a little-known mechanism to raise $31.9 million in four years. Public records show some of the contributors do business with the city. → Read More

Infographic: 'A tricky area of philanthropy': LA mayor solicits millions for his favored causes

Mayor Eric Garcetti has used a little-known mechanism to raise $31.9 million in four years. Public records show some of the contributors do business with the city. → Read More

Another election, another low turnout as 34th Congressional District vote nears final count

There are still 1,685 ballots to be counted in the 34th Congressional District race but they won't change the election handily won by state Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez. → Read More

Tuesday's congressional election more competitive than first thought

Voters in the 34th Congressional District in the Los Angeles pick their next U.S. House member Tuesday. If fundraising is any indication, the results may be close. → Read More

Audio: Cram for Tuesday's special election: Gomez, Ahn issue-by-issue comparison

Tuesday's runoff election for former U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra's seat features two Democrats who share a lot in common. We break down the points where they differ. → Read More