Benjamin Oreskes is a general assignment reporter in the California section. Previously, he wrote the Essential California newsletter. Before coming to The Times in February 2017, Oreskes covered foreign policy at Politico in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Northwestern University, and looks forward to seeing the Wildcats play in the Rose Bowl sometime soon.
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The rent is too damn high! Advocates want more attention on renters in the mayor’s race.
L.A. mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Kevin de León and Gina Viola presented their views on addressing homelessness in the final debate before voting ends on June 7.
Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan has endorsed developer Rick Caruso for mayor, according to a release from Caruso’s campaign.
TV dominated the week in L.A. politics, with special interest groups throwing knives in ads, and coverage of Buscaino dropping out of the mayoral race.
L.A. mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino has dropped out of the race and endorsed businessman Rick Caruso in the June 7 primary.
Las boletas electorales ya están llegando a los hogares de Los Ángeles de cara a las primarias del 7 de junio. Karen Bass y Rick Caruso han liderado el pelotón de la alcaldía, con casi un 40% de probables votantes indecisos.
Ballots are already arriving in Los Angeles homes ahead of the June 7 primary. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso have led the mayoral pack, with nearly 40% of likely voters undecided.
For the first time, every L.A. voter will get a mayoral ballot in the mail. Election month begins now (ballots are on their way) and ends June 7.
Research suggests that the type of shelters that could end up being the centerpiece of multiple candidates’ homeless plans doesn’t suit many homeless people.
Enforcement of Los Angeles’ revised anti-camping law rolls out in slow and uneven steps.