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Violence Erupts as Los Angeles School Faces Backlash Over Pride Month Assembly

In a disheartening turn of events, a protest regarding a planned Pride month assembly at an elementary school in Los Angeles escalated into violent clashes. Authorities were compelled to intervene and separate groups of protesters and counter-protesters who vehemently disagreed on the school's inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues in its curriculum. Tensions had been mounting at...

Recall Election Fails; Newsom Stays As California’s Governor

In the recent recall election, a vast majority of people voted to keep Gavin Newsom as California’s governor. After the election results, Newsom took to Twitter to say that California chose progress and hope in place of bigotry and cynicism. Newsom did not forget to thank those who voted for him. Republican Larry Elder and...

Is A Return To LA Mayor’s Office Possible For Antonio Villaraigosa?

The Joe Biden administration is yet to disclose whether the government will name LA’s Mayor Eric Michael Garcetti as the US’s ambassador to the Republic of India. Anyhow, there is already an ongoing jockeying to have Garcetti’s mayoral seat filled. Antonio Villaraigosa is among the prospective candidates who have created a buzz at Los Angeles...