2 LAUSD board members seek reelection; 1 seat up for grabs

Two LAUSD Board of Education members are looking to retain their seats in Tuesday's election, while four candidates are vying to claim an open seat on the panel that will face difficult decisions brought on by a shrinking budget, declining enrollment and questions about the future of the School Police Department.

“The Issue Is”: Rick Caruso makes his final pitch to voters

“My final argument is the same as my opening argument: we have a bunch of issues in this city like crime and homelessness and corruption and city hall that need to be fixed, and I believe I have the skill set to fix them," Caruso stated.

McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary

Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded the Republican primary in Pennsylvania for U.S. Senate to celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, ending his campaign Friday night as he acknowledged an ongoing statewide recount wouldn't give him enough votes to make up the deficit.

2022 Primary Election: LA County Supervisor seat up for grabs

The five-member Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be getting at least one new face by year's end, with Supervisor Sheila Kuehl opting against a reelection bid for her District 3 seat, and six candidates vying to fill the void.

Elon Musk endorses billionaire Rick Caruso for Mayor of Los Angeles

SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk endorsed Rick Caruso, a former Republican turned Democrat, for Los Angeles mayor. Musk and Caruso are two of the wealthiest individuals in the world.

Candidate Spotlight: Britta Steinbrenner in race for LA County Sheriff
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FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with Britta Steinbrenner, who has been with LASD for about 35 years, as she vows to take on the increase in crime head-on.

Special Report: Karen Bass, Marcia Fudge on LA homelessness
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Mayoral Candidate Rep. Karen Bass and U.S. Secretary of Housing Marcia Fudge join FOX 11's Special Report after visiting Skid Row.

California US House races could tip power in Congress

In a diverse district anchored in California’s Orange County, Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel will face Democrat Jay Chen.

Candidate Spotlight: Robert Luna in race for LA County Sheriff
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FOX 11 spoke with former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, who was endorsed by the LA Times in his bid for LA County Sheriff.

BTS meets with President Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

The meeting between the Grammy-nominated group and the president comes amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.

DUI arrest of Pelosi’s husband came after Napa crash

The weekend arrest of Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Porsche he was driving was hit by another vehicle in Napa, authorities said.

California man pleads guilty in plot to bomb state Democratic HQ

Ian Benjamin Rogers of Napa pleaded guilty to planning to blow up the California Democratic headquarters after the 2020 presidential election

The Issue Is: Gun control

This week's shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has gun control at the forefront of political discourse. Elex talks with Congresswoman and candidate for LA Mayor Karen Bass about her take.

LA early in-person voting begins Saturday for June primary

In-person voting begins Saturday for the June primary, which includes races for LA Mayor, controller, city attorney and eight City Council seats. Here's who's running and how to find where to vote.

Liberal Los Angeles could take right turn in mayor’s race

Many voters in heavily Democratic Los Angeles are seething over rising crime and homelessness and that could prompt the city to take a turn to the political right for the first time in decades.

Bipartisan group of senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

Here’s a look at the gun control proposals under consideration — and others that are not — following the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting.