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Election live blog: Local and statewide updates from California's primary election

Live election updates are added as they become available.

Charlie the superdog is the only member of the King family who got two Halloween outfits this year. His other costume is a doughnut.

We're spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the citizen militia group known as the Oath Keepers, speaks during a rally outside the White House on June 25, 2017.

Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers founder, sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy

The punishment for Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge could set the bar for others, including top members of the far-right Proud Boys group, this summer.

Rancho Penasquitos Library Branch Manager Adrianne Peterson looks at a collection of Pride books donated by the public. Feb. 15, 2024.

San Diego librarians’ work now involves battling censorship

In an era of rising book challenges and censorship, learn how one librarian is defending the freedom to read.

'North Woods' is the story of a place and its inhabitants over centuries

Daniel Mason's gorgeous fifth novel tells of a yellow house deep in the woods of western Massachusetts — and its motley succession of occupants who leave their mark on the property.

In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, a ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield in downtown Los Angeles. A California appeals court ruled March 13, 2023, that a voter-backed initiative exempting Uber and Lyft from a key provision of state employment law is constitutional, a reversal of a lower court decision that marks a win for the ride-hailing giants.

California court rules for Uber, Lyft in ride-hailing case

A California appeals court has ruled companies like Uber and Lyft do not have to treat their drivers as employees.

Early voting ballots move through a ballot and signature verification machine at the Utah County election offices in Provo, Utah, on Friday.

How to avoid sharing false or misleading news about the election

Anyone who's online and shares information plays some role in shaping whether falsehoods gain traction. Here's some advice on how to share responsibly.

Student loan borrowers are spending a lot of time on hold, says federal watchdog

The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says many borrowers are struggling to get through to the companies that get paid to answer their questions.

A surfers catch the waves near the Malibu Pier, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Malibu, Calif.

Just keep swimming: SoCal study shows sharks, humans can share ocean peacefully

Researchers at California State University, Long Beach, used drones to study juvenile white sharks along the Southern California coastline and how close they swim to humans in the water. Turns out, it’s pretty close.

There's money in Magic: The booming business of rare game cards

For decades, sports have led the pack in the trading card market. Now, as celebrities shell out millions for rare game cards, fantasy characters are giving star athletes a run for their money.

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