Los Angeles, Ca
AP: L.A. mayor’s race heads to November runoff between Bass, Caruso
Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire developer Rick Caruso will advance to a November runoff within the Los Angeles mayor’s race, in line with projections by the Related Press.
As of 10 p.m., Bass has acquired 37.83% of votes and Caruso acquired 41.18%, however since no candidate reached 50% of the vote, the highest two will advance to a runoff in 5 months.
Councilman Kevin de León presently sits in third place with 7.18% of votes.
At present, 39% of precincts are reporting.
The race for mayor is to interchange Eric Garcetti, who’s termed out and ready for affirmation of his appointment as U.S. ambassador to India. A lot of the competition has centered on homelessness and crime, key points Angelenos are dealing with.
Tuesday’s main election outcomes largely mirror ballot findings from March and April that confirmed Bass and Caruso sharing the lead and on monitor for a runoff.
The sector was crowded with 12 candidates on the poll, although some — together with high-profile candidates like L.A. Metropolis Lawyer Mike Feuer and Councilman Joe Buscaino — dropped out forward of Election Day.
Bass, 68, is a six-term Democratic congresswoman and an L.A. native who President Joe Biden was contemplating for vice chairman. In 2008, she turned the primary Black girl speaker of the state Meeting and later led the Congressional Black Caucus.
If Bass wins, she might turn out to be the primary girl mayor of Los Angeles and the second Black particular person to carry the workplace.
Caruso, a Republican-turned-Democrat, is a billionaire actual property developer recognized for the Grove and Americana at Model.
Caruso, 63, joined the race for mayor later than different candidates however pumped over $40 million into his personal marketing campaign, the Related Press reported. His marketing campaign spending totals greater than all different candidates mixed.
By comparability, the Bass marketing campaign has spent about $3.3 million.
De León, who got here in third place, is a distinguished legislator who additionally ran for U.S. Senate, unsuccessfully difficult incumbent Dianne Feinstein in 2018.
Verify again for updates to this creating story.
Los Angeles, Ca
Taco Bell’s Live Mas LIVE event postponed
Taco Bell will not be holding its second annual Live Mas LIVE event at the Hollywood Palladium on Tuesday as announced last month.
The company decided to postpone the event due to the L.A. County wildfires.
“To ensure the focus remains on the ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts, we are postponing our upcoming Live Más LIVE 2025 and investor events to prioritize the safety and well-being of Los Angeles residents and the surrounding community,” a statement on the company website said.
Taco Bell held its first Live Mas Live event during Super Bowl weekend last year to announce upcoming menu plans.
The company didn’t announce when the postponed event would take place, but did outline how Yum! Brands, Taco Bell’s parent company, and its sister brands supported L.A. County amid the wildfires.
The support included a $250,000 donation to the Red Cross Disaster Responder Program.
Taco Bell and The Habit Burger & Grill, the latter of which is based in Irvine, have also sent food trucks to feed first responders.
Los Angeles, Ca
Portions of 3 Southern California freeways, PCH closed overnight, Caltrans says
Portions of several heavily trafficked Los Angeles-area freeways, as well as portions of PCH will be closed for overnight utility work, Caltrans announced.
Work on the projects will begin at 9 p.m. Monday and last through 6 a.m. Tuesday, the California Department of Transportation said in a new release.
Sections of U.S. Highway 101, interstates 405 and 710, along with a part of Pacific Coast Highway will be impacted, with officials adding that signs will be posted and that motorists should expect delays in the following areas:
U.S. Highway 101 in Encino
- Two lanes on the southbound 101 from Reseda Boulevard to Hayvenhurst Avenue
Interstate 405 at Sepulveda Pass
- Two lanes on northbound I-405 from Wilshire Boulevard to Getty Center Drive
- Right lane on northbound I-405 from Sepulveda Boulevard to U.S. 101
- Two lanes on southbound I-405 From Sepulveda Boulevard to Getty Center Drive
- Sepulveda Boulevard on-ramp to southbound I-405
Interstate 710 in Long Beach
- PCH on-ramp to northbound I-710
- One lane on northbound I-710 from PCH to Wardlow Road
- Southbound I-710 off-ramp to northbound PCH
- Southbound I-710 off-ramp to southbound PCH
- One lane on southbound I-710 from Wardlow Road to PCH
Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach
- Right lane of northbound PCH from I-710 to State Route 103.
Officials also reminded motorists of recent weather or burn scar-related closures still in effect that include:
Pacific Coast Highway
- Southbound PCH closed at Sweetwater Canyon Drive
- Northbound PCH closed at Entrada Drive
- Only residents providing identification and residents with contractors with verification are allowed past these PCH checkpoints
Interstate 10
- Westbound I-10 closed at Lincoln Boulevard
- Westbound I-10 4th and 5th street on-ramps closed
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
- Fully closed in both directions between PCH and Grand View Drive
Motorists can stay up to date on the latest closures or schedule changes by visiting Caltrans website or L.A. Public Works road closure site.
Los Angeles, Ca
Blink-182 to headline benefit concert for Los Angeles fire relief
Multi-platinum punk trio Blink-182 will host a one-night-only benefit concert in Hollywood to support relief efforts for the recent Los Angeles fires.
The band will perform at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 13, with all ticket proceeds being donated to Pasadena Humane, California Fire Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and ARC Firefighter Fund.
“We’re heartbroken by the devastation these fires have caused and want to do what we can to help our community rebuild,” the band said in a statement released via Live Nation.
The California-born Blink-182 is composed of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge, who rejoined the seminal punk rock band in 2022 after a nearly decadelong absence. Joining them at the Palladium is fellow beloved punk rock triumvirate Alkaline Trio, fronted by Matt Skiba, who recorded two albums as a member of Blink-182 during DeLonge’s hiatus.
The Eaton and Palisades fires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this month have been among the most destructive in the state’s history. Combined, the fires claimed at least 27 lives, destroyed over 12,000 structures and displaced more than 80,000 residents.
The concert aims to raise significant funds for organizations aiding victims and first responders while giving fans a chance to support their community through music.
Tickets go on sale Monday at 3 p.m. exclusively on Ticketmaster, with resale tickets limited to the ticketing platform’s “Face Value Exchange” at the original purchase price.
Another massive benefit concert, FireAid, happening at Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood later this week, aims to raise tens of thousands for fire recovery efforts. KTLA is a streaming partner for that event, which takes place on Thursday.
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