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Congressman Mike Garcia conceded Monday and congratulated political newcomer George Whiteside, who is vying to represent California’s 27th Congressional District. NBC News predicted that Mr. Whiteside would lead with 51.2% of voters’ support, compared to incumbent Mr. Garcia’s 48.8%. As of Monday night, more than 288,000 votes had been counted. “I spoke with George Whiteside this evening and congratulated him. I will ensure a smooth transition of the outstanding voter litigation work package to him and his team,” Garcia said in a statement. Ta. I have been serving this beautiful country since I was 18 years old. and represent #CA27…

What you need to knowThe fire had spread to more than 20,000 acres as of Monday and was 42% contained. The American Red Cross has set up four mobile sites in the Camarillo area to provide resources and assistance. The fire destroyed 192 structures and damaged 82 others. A fan-driven wildfire in Ventura County destroyed at least 192 structures and quickly spread to more than 20,000 acres, authorities announced at a news conference Monday. As weather conditions improved, firefighters were able to contain the destructive wildfire by 42% as of Monday, Cal Fire said. Since its outbreak Wednesday, relentless fires…

The Moreno Valley Unified School District has placed a history teacher on administrative leave after he gave a profane lecture to students about Donald Trump, the day after the former president won a second term.A Valley View High School history teacher called President Trump a “rapist draft evader coward” during an emotionally distraught lecture Wednesday, according to a recording of the lecture posted on X by a conservative commentator. The school district has not publicly identified the teacher, but the teacher, whom X commentators identified as Maximiliano C. Perez, told students that the reason black and Latino voters don’t support…

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be his administration’s secretary of state within the next few days, according to three sources familiar with the selection process. Officials cautioned that Trump could still change his mind and that the decision would not be finalized until the president-elect officially announces it. The New York Times first reported that President Trump plans to nominate Rubio as the nation’s top diplomat. Foreign policy is one of the few areas where there is deep philosophical disagreement among President Trump’s base. President Trump’s main pitch during the campaign was to…

In-N-Out is offering free meals to all U.S. veterans and active duty military in honor of Veterans Day. The popular burger restaurant made the announcement on Instagram on Monday. “To all of our U.S. veterans and active duty military members, thank you for your service. As a small token of our appreciation, enjoy a free meal at In-N-Out Burger restaurants on Veterans Day,” the post reads. It’s written in the caption. Veterans Day business days and holidays Other restaurants like Denny’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and Chili’s are also offering free or discounted meals in honor of the holiday. Veterans Day…

A cessation of Santa Ana winds over the weekend allowed firefighters to make steady progress in extinguishing wildfires in Ventura County, but with winds expected to pick up again this week, more work remains to be done. There are still some left. Ventura County Fire Department Deputy Chief Chad Cook spoke with KTLA 5’s Annie Rose Ramos Monday morning to provide an update on the fire situation and firefighting efforts. “Actually, we’re looking pretty good…this fire has pushed a lot of buttons for us,” Chief Cook said. “We are gradually getting around this problem.” The ‘environmental recipe’ that caused devastating…

Two years after the audio leak scandal rocked Los Angeles City Hall, voters finally have their say in this election. And tell them they did it.Voters overwhelmingly supported charter changes aimed at curbing the political power of elected officials by creating an independent zoning commission and empowering the city’s Ethics Commission. Advocates have long been pushing for these reforms, but they were blocked by the city’s political leadership until the 2022 scandal. The bill passed with nearly 75% support as of Friday afternoon.Meanwhile, voters in City Council District 14 ousted City Councilman Kevin de Leon, who was caught on tape…

For the past few days, Clay Carter and his wife have been searching through the rubble of the Camarillo home they moved into about a year ago. Little remained of the property after a devastating wildfire ripped through the neighborhood on Old Coach Drive near Golden Spur Drive in the Ventura County community. The home contained a home office and was one of more than 130 structures destroyed in the wildfire. Among the few items Carter found over the weekend was his 1984 college class ring. “The only thing I found that was important to me was my class ring…

What you need to knowHouse elections remain undecided in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. The Southern California election could play a role in determining the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Adding to the uncertainty, several California Republicans represent districts won by President Biden in 2020. Five of the six key U.S. House races in Southern California that could shift the balance of power remain undecided nearly a week after Election Day. Over the weekend, more votes were counted in House races in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including some with…

A local LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention group saw a significant increase in crisis calls after the winner of the presidential election was predicted Monday night. The Trevor Project, a West Hollywood-based nonprofit, reported a 700% increase in calls to its hotline service on Nov. 6, the day after election night, compared to a few weeks earlier. “Additionally, a full day of post-election conversation analysis across our traditional crisis management services showed that election-related content at rallies increased by nearly 5,200% compared to the average leading up to Election Day,” the website said. It is stated that. The Trevor Project said…