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Bloom races ahead of Butler for Assembly in final days
Richard Bloom NORWALK, Calif. — Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom doubled his lead against opponent Assemblywoman Betsy Butler in their...
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50th Assembly constituents not cheap dates
When it comes to winning the 50th Assembly District seat, votes don't come cheap as candidates and outside groups spent...
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County cracks down on mislabeled seafood
Sous chef Martin Cervantes prepares lobster at The Lobster on Tuesday. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) DOWNTOWN L.A. — Consumers rely...
Read moreBloom leads by slimmest margin yet for Assembly
NORWALK, CALIF. — Only 79 votes separate Mayor Richard Bloom and Assemblywoman Betsy Butler in their race for the 50th...
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Bloom increases lead in Assembly race
Bloom and Butler NORWALK, Calif — Mayor Richard Bloom's lead against opponent Assemblywoman Betsy Butler widened slightly on Friday after...
Read morePilot who buzzed Santa Monica Pier loses license
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — The Federal Aviation Administration has revoked the license of a Southern California pilot whose business partner...
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Landmark sagas over Chez Jay, ‘Chain Reaction’ end
'Chain Reaction' (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL — It was a "win some, lose some" night at the Landmarks...
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Bloom maintains lead over Butler for Assembly seat
Richard Bloom and Betsy Butler NORWALK, Calif. — Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom held onto a slim lead over opponent...
Read moreYoung voters turned the tide for Brown’s Prop. 30
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown secured a convincing win for his tax initiative on last week's ballot, thanks partly...
Read moreBloom holds thin lead over Butler for Assembly
NORWALK — Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom is holding onto his slim lead over Assemblywoman Betsy Butler in their contest...
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