Openly gay Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl calls the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision "delay tactics" and says he's "stunned and disappointed" by the ruling.
A federal judge in Los Angeles will determine if the May 17 election to fill a vacant seat in Congress can be held under the state's new "top two" election rules.
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The rides for children that had been removed over safety concerns will be back soon at the iconic marina location.
Gov. Jerry Brown has set May 17 as the date for a special primary election to replace Rep. Jane Harman, who resigned her post to join a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.
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Only 11.6 percent of registered voters turned out for a municipal election that included 10 citywide ballot measures and races to fill City Council and school board seats.
Paul Krekorian, Tom LaBonge, Tony Cardenas and Jose Huizar retain their seats, while Mitchell Englander takes over his boss' seat.
Voters approve most measures to help ease the city's budget crisis and send incumbents back to the City Council.
A 2002 survey by Project Vote Smart said Bowen was against gay marriage, but a spokesman says her votes and actions demonstrate her support for same-sex marriage.
Newly released census data shows Marina del Rey's population grew by 8 percent from 2000 to 2010, outpacing the county but lagging behind the state.
Sparse turnout is seen at polling places in Venice, Mar Vista and Playa del Rey. Polls close at 8 p.m.
Think again before lighting up in cafes, near food trucks, or on outdoor patios: Your nicotine fix can cost you up to $500.
The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing new information on the country's population, including block by block data sets.
Join in with your reactions to Tuesday's voting on a host of ballot measures and City Council and school board seats.
Voters citywide will weigh in on 10 ballot measures, and some districts will also be electing members to the City Council and school board.
Council District 8 and School District 5 continue to be money magnets as the campaigns enter the homestretch.
Hermosa Beach City Councilman Kit Bobko says he's focusing his campaign on cutting government spending and past experiences in aerospace.
We'll be covering Tuesday's events and invite you to be part of our real-time coverage.
The twin measures would give the City Counci timely information and more oversight about what goes on at the utility and could prevent last-minute price hikes.
Numerous local and state dignitaries attend the swearing-in ceremony of the state's newest senator.
Budget cuts last summer forced all libraries in the Los Angeles Public Library system to shut down on Sundays and Mondays. Measure L is intended to reverse at least part of the cutbacks.
Ballot measure would roll back pension rates for new firefighters and police officers and save the city millions of dollars over time.
Supporters say the $1.44 per barrel tax would help the cash-strapped city, but opponents say it will harm small businesses.
The measure would amend the City Charter to make it comply with the Supreme Court's lifting of campaign contributions limits, but not all voters agree with the decision.
A tax on medical marijuana facilities might be good for city coffers, but the dispensaries' legal and not-for-profit ambiguity remain murky issues.
Mike Gin's bid makes him one of two Republicans in the race. The other is Redondo Beach City Attorney Mike Webb.
The measure would allow the city to stop testing every qualified job applicant for some civil service jobs, which it is now required to do.
The measure would codify into the City Charter the City Council's current practice of setting aside money for use during disasters.
In four Board of Education contests and one City Council race, the big money is coming from groups operating outside of the candidates' control.
Seven community organizations will split the grant money that includes homeless outreach, new printers at an elementary school and youth sports equipment.
The deadline for Playa del Rey and Del Rey residents to submit their input to the mayor's budget challenge has been postponed until Friday.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power holds a public meeting to get input on a high-voltage power line that would run from Playa del Rey to West Los Angeles.
Michael Chamness, a Venice resident running to replace outgoing Rep. Jane Harman, has filed a federal lawsuit because he cannot list his minor-party affiliation on the ballot.
Long Beach Lambda—the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Democratic Club— supports Janice Hahn for Congress.
Newly elected Senator Ted Lieu backs Hahn for the 36th Congressional District.
He tells 'friends' he's off blood thinners.
El Segundo's mayor backs Janice Hahn's bid for the 36th Congressional District seat, but opponent Debra Bowen remains unfazed.
After appearing with her at the Mar Vista Farmers' Market on Sunday, City Councilman Bill Rosendahl has officially thrown his support behind Janice Hahn to represent the 36th Congressional District.
Democrat Ted Lieu jumps out to an early and insurmountable lead to win the special election for a vacant seat in the state Senate's 28th District.