Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. A view of the East Block of San Quentin Rehab Center's death row, which was shut down by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier in his term before he announced Thursday that he was commuting the sentences of condemned inmates. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. While running for California governor in 2018, Gavin Newsom declared that he would rather be bold and fail than retreat to the safety of mediocrity.

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Democrats maintain a firm grip on California. But they face mounting pressure to balance the state budget, usher in more government efficiency, build homes and solve affordability, figure out wildfire liability and regulate AI.

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. People vote Saturday at the Hammer Museum in Westwood. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. You live in Los Angeles County and you've been too busy to focus on the local races. Now, you have to vote. Here is a last-minute cheat sheet covering key races in Los Angeles and L.A. County. Consider this an entry point to understanding the issues. Bass, 73, is a veteran lawmaker who served in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., before coming to City Hall.

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Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Your morning catch-up: Betting on the elections, Becerra widens the lead in governor's race and more big stories'They come in droves': How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California Self-driving vehicles charge at the Waymo station in Santa Monica in 2025. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.

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