June 5, 2026

BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles County Sheriff Race Heads to November Runoff Repeat, Between Luna and Villanueva

Observer Staff Writer | Jun 4, 2026

Incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna holds a solid lead with approximately 44-46% of the vote in early returns from the June 2 primary, but he falls short of the 50% needed for an outright victory. Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva trails in second place with around 24%, setting the stage for a November rematch of their contentious 2022 contest. Other challengers, including Eric Strong, remain far behind in single digits. The race has drawn significant attention due to ongoing debates...

BREAKING NEWS: Traci Park Secures Decisive Reelection Victory in LA City Council District 11 with Nearly Two-Thirds of the Vote

Westley Syds, Observer Staff Writer | Jun 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CA - Incumbent Councilmember Traci Park cruised to a commanding reelection victory in the June 2, 2026, primary for Los Angeles City Council District 11, capturing approximately 64.8% of the vote and avoiding a November runoff. With a substantial lead over challenger Faizah Malik (who received roughly 35.2% ), Park surpassed the 50% threshold needed for an outright win under the city's election rules. As of the latest reported counts, Park had garnered more than...

BREAKING NEWS: California Primary Delivers Becerra vs. Hilton Showdown for Governor; Top-Two Advancers Set for November Statewide Races

Tony Westside, Special to the Observer | Jun 4, 2026

Sacramento, CA - With ballots still being tallied days after the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, California voters have set up several key matchups for the November general election. Under the state's top-two primary system, the two candidates receiving the most votes advance regardless of party. Governor--The marquee race remains too close to call but has produced a clear top two: Republican Steve Hilton (former Fox News host and political adviser) and...

BREAKING NEWS: Taxpayer Dollars Down the Drain in Santa Monica: When "Affordable Housing" Becomes Luxury Waste

Derrick Townsend, City Council Candidate | Jun 4, 2026

Is anyone else tired of our hard-earned tax dollars vanishing into black holes of government-backed inefficiency while the basics we all rely on crumble around us. I'm running for Santa Monica City Council because enough is enough. We need accountability, transparency, and fiscal sanity before this city prices out working families and lets its infrastructure collapse. Consider this jaw-dropping example: One nonprofit, the Community Corporation of Santa Monica (CCSM), received...

Voters Deliver Mixed Verdict on Local Ballot Measures in LA County and City Primary Measure TT

Mike Hunt, Observer Staff Writer | Jun 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CA - With ballots still being tallied days after the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, Los Angeles County and City voters weighed in on several key local measures focused on taxes, revenue, and public services. There were no statewide ballot propositions on the June primary ballot. In the City of Los Angeles, two revenue-focused measures are on track for passage while a third appears headed for defeat. Measure CB, which would apply the existing...

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