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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
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With Election Day approaching, voters may want to skip the Post Office

Voters across Los Angeles County are casting their ballots this week but experts are warning that if you haven’t mailed your ballot yet...READ



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