Felled by scandal, the councilman and former state senate president pro tempore thanked his supporters and congratulated Ysabel Jurado.
With an 11 point lead in the count, Ysabel Jurado claimed victory Thursday. Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León has not conceded.
"Our fight for freedom and opportunity endures," said Gov. Gavin Newsom.
LA County District Attorney George Gascón conceded defeat, adding, "The rightward shift across America last night is heartbreaking."
In District 1, Dorsey High teacher Sherlett Hendy Newbill handily defeated community organizer Kahllid Al-Alim in Tuesday's election.
With vote-counting continuing early Wednesday, 55% of voters were favoring Measure A, with 45% of voters against it.
Voters are split on proposed Los Angeles County charter amendments, making the race too close to call early Wednesday.
Voters have had their say on several tight congressional races that could determine who controls the House of Representatives
Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, would increase sentences for drug and theft crimes.
Prop 3 will replace a ban on same-sex marriage in the state Constitution with language declaring the right to marry is a fundamental right.
Los Angeles voters have had their say on one of the most closely watched district attorney's races nationwide.
Voters have had their say on local measures, the City Council, County Supervisors, and the district attorney's races.
A Granada Hills man involved in former City Councilman Jose Huizar' pay-to-play scheme got a lighter sentence for his cooperation.
"The Norwalk City Council's failure to reverse this ban, despite knowing it is unlawful, is inexcusable," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
While Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón touts his reforms, challenger Nathan Hochman blames them for the city's crime rate.
As the 2024 election comes to a close, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Los Angeles County.
Once again, voters in Los Angeles are being asked to figure out a long term spending strategy for addressing homelessness.
If approved by voters, Measure G would expand the Board of Supervisors and the county CEO position would become an elected position.
While Heather Hutt enters Tuesday's Election Day as the incumbent, voters will actually be getting their first chance to weigh in.
Longtime politico Kevin de León is fighting for his career following scandal, and is facing challenger Ysabel Jurado.
James joins the likes of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
Next January, thousands of volunteers will spread across about 4,000 square miles of L.A. County to collect data on homelessness.
Both parties are pouring millions into CA congressional races and sending heavy-hitters to stump because it's where the House will be won.
The California Fair Political Practices Commission has launched an investigation into a nonprofit's donations to de Leon's campaign.
Relatives of fallen Los Angeles Police Department officers Sunday condemned the remarks of City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado.
Members of the editorial staff have stepped down after Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong decided not to let the paper endorse a presidential candidate
The proposal would raise tourism industry worker minimum wages to $25 in 2025 and $30 by 2028 in Los Angeles.
"I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not OK with us being silent," Mariel Garza said.
The City Council voted 8-3 in favor of a resolution formally backing Proposition 33 to allow cities to impose new rent control limits.
When asked about LAPD funding, City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado responded with an explicit lyric, garnering swift backlash.
Learn about the candidates' priorities for Los Angeles County, their professional history, and their approach to criminal justice.
As the 2024 election nears, here's all you need to know about what's on your ballot in Los Angeles County.
George Gascón told Patch his views on some of the most important issues for voters deciding who should be district attorney on Nov. 5
Incumbent George Gascón touted his progressive reforms while challenger Nathan Hochman touted his "hard middle approach" to crime.
Nearly a year after her death, the senator's art collection and expensive jewelry she wore to high-profile events are being auctioned off.
The action follows the Norwalk City Council's imposition of a moratorium on building new homeless shelters.
Last month, the council voted 5-0 to extend the ban another 10 months and 15 days after issuing a temporary version of it weeks earlier.
"Most of what we're doing is working," Attorney Gascón said. "We have substantial failures. Mr. Ruffins is a tragic failure of the system."
A decade after Prop 47 passed, smash-and-grab store thefts captured on viral videos feed a sense that the state has become lawless.
The one-term sheriff had risen through the ranks to be LAPD assistant chief during a rocky time for the department.