(The Center Square) - The Los Angeles Sheriffs’ Department is investigating the theft of 99 fire hydrants since the start of the year, a troubling development as fire season approaches.
Democratic Assemblyman Marc Levine is 13,565 votes ahead of Republican Robert Howell Thursday in the race for the second spot on the November ballot for insurance commissioner, after adding 3,646 votes to his lead in the latest count.
Rep. Karen Bass surpassed billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso Tuesday as ballot-counting continued in the mayoral primary election, but the two are still likely headed for a November runoff.