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November 3, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Anger Over ICE Raids Is Driving Some Latino Voters to the Polls

Democrats are concerned that the immigration crackdown will hurt Latino turnout on Tuesday. Republicans dispute that the raids will play any role in the election.

With an Eye on the Midterms, Trump Fuels a Nationwide Scramble for Power

President Trump is imploring lawmakers to redraw their congressional maps to stave off Democratic control of the House. But the debate over redistricting has revealed fissures within both parties.

In a Dark Year, Los Angeles Basks in the Dodgers’ Glow

Scars of wildfires and immigration raids won’t soon fade, but like the city itself, the Dodgers persevered and gave Southern California residents the rally they needed.

Democrats Need a Win in the Fight for Congress. California’s Pitch: Hurt Trump.

Proponents say voters are motivated by stopping President Trump. Republicans have already begun pointing fingers over lackluster fund-raising and coordination.

Big Stars at LACMA’s Big Night

Demi Moore, Doja Cat, Elle Fanning, Angela Bassett and Edward Norton made the scene at a Gucci-powered fund-raiser for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Down but never out, indefatigable Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champs

The Dodgers were on the verge of elimination in the ninth in Toronto. They stormed back to win an all-time great Game 7 in extra innings.

Audio | Jennifer Lawrence Regrets Everything She’s Ever Said or Done

At only 35, the actress has been through the celebrity wringer. Here’s where she landed.

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$2 Million Homes in California

A midcentury modern in Palm Desert, a home perched over the Pacific in Jenner and a ranch house in Los Angeles.

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