Long Beach’s June 2 primary pits incumbent Laura Doud against CPA Ginny Gonzales for city auditor, with recent homeless-services and revenue audits shaping the race. The winner will set audit priorities and oversee fraud reporting and contract reviews.

Incumbent Lindsey Horvath is seeking re-election while three newcomers challenge her approach to homelessness and public safety across a sprawling District 3.

Incumbent Derek Tran faces five Republican challengers in a crowded June 2 primary, starting with a fundraising and casework advantage.

Julia Brownley’s retirement has opened a crowded June 2 primary in CA‑26. A state assemblymember, environmental activists and GOP veterans are jockeying over climate and immigration.

A new $30.5M settlement for 19 Miramonte students pushes LAUSD’s payouts tied to convicted teacher Mark Berndt past $200M, intensifying budget and policy pressure.

Three Riverside officers were fired after a dispute over disabled‑veteran license plates on their personal cars. The move follows a lawsuit, an internal probe and a City Council decision.

The Charter Reform Commission wants to make the City Attorney an appointed post and split civil and criminal duties; City Council will weigh the package in early May.

State Sen. María Elena Durazo is the early favorite to replace Hilda Solis in L.A.’s sprawling 1st District, but a crowded field and a half‑cent health tax make June’s primary unpredictable.

An Orange County judge ordered Huntington Beach to pay $959,853.73 in attorneys’ fees after a court found the city’s restricted‑books policy violated California law. The award is split among ACLU and co‑counsel.

Measure TC would force booking platforms to collect Los Angeles' hotel tax on the full price paid by guests, a change the city estimates could bring about $5 million a year.

Councilmember Hugo Soto‑Martínez filed a proposal to ask voters this November to let the city authorize noncitizens to vote in local and school board elections.

Measure CB would extend the city's cannabis business tax to unlicensed sellers, with officials estimating $30–35M a year while enforcement and equity concerns linger.

Incumbent Megan Kerr and challenger Tara Riggi head into a June 2 primary where airport noise, traffic safety and the rise of 'Space Beach' are on the ballot.