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WASHINGTON —  It’s easy to argue why Americans should vote against Donald Trump. The former president neither understands nor respects the Constitution. He would use the powers of the federal government as an instrument of his whims, prosecuting political opponents and rewarding donors instead of serving the public interest. Armed with a grant of immunity from the Supreme Court, he would run roughshod over the rule of law. The most basic case for Vice President Kamala Harris, then, is that her election would protect our democracy from the damage Trump would do. But the positive case for a Harris presidency is also strong, if not as stark. Here are six reasons Harris would be a better president: Consensus She has promised to seek consensus and compromise, two words Trump has rarely uttered. We could use a dose of both. “For too long, we have been consumed with too much division, chaos and mutual distrust,” Harris said in her “closing argument” speech last week. “It doesn’t have to be this way…. Unlike Donald Trump, I don’t believe people who disagree with me are the enemy. He wants

Everyone’s overwhelmed by the presidential election, and how could it be otherwise with the fate of American democracy hanging in the balance? Backstage at the Booth Theatre, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, who are starring in Jen Silverman’s comedy “The Roommate,” are as tense as any politically sentient human being right now. But they try to leave the panic-inducing headlines at the stage door. How else could they perform this very necessary public service of entertainment? Eight times a week this fall, Farrow and LuPone have been providing Broadway audiences with much-needed relief from doom-scrolling. You can practically see the stress falling away from theatergoers as they become putty in the hands of these cunning troupers, who are finding laughs in every corner of this “Odd Couple”-esque comedy, scheduled to run through Dec. 15. (Matthew Murphy) A two-hander that speaks directly to women of a certain age wondering whether a second act is still possible, the play revolves around a mousy Iowa woman named Sharon (Farrow), who undergoes an almost unthinkable character transformation after taking in a roommate. Robyn, (LuPone), a hard-bitten lesbian from New

Caltrans is slated to fully close the cracked and spalling 61-year-old Vincent Thomas Bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island as soon as next year — stirring fear of traffic nightmares for nearby neighborhoods that breathe some of the region’s most polluted air. Once a tollway, the iconic mile-long suspension bridge — a crucial artery in the nation’s busiest port complex — has been deteriorating for years. Tests show that the concrete deck is failing, and engineers warned it needs to be fixed before it falls into further disrepair and forces the state to close it altogether. After years of studies, months of meetings and a more than 900-page environmental review, the California Department of Transportation said this week that the bridge will shut down completely for 16 months beginning late next year or early 2026. Traffic will be rerouted through nearby streets that have yet to be determined. “A lot of people are going to be inconvenienced with this closure,” said Caltrans spokeperson Eric Mejivar. “But this bridge deck replacement project needs to be done. … The bridge deck has met its life span.”

1 Los Angeles voters won’t just be electing officials in November. There are several measure on local ballots that would bring sweeping changes to the nature of government. Here are some contests to watch: Kathryn Barger is among L.A. County’s five supervisors. Measure G would add four more plus a county executive. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) 2 Measure G: Expanding the L.A. County Board of Supervisors For decades, critics have said Los Angeles County government does not work. Just five elected officials run the largest county in the nation, with what many consider a weak central administration. But numerous efforts to expand the board and give the chief administrator more power have failed. Now, voters will have another shot. Measure G would force the supervisors to part with some of their power, sharing the room with four new colleagues and an elected county executive. The county currently has an appointed chief executive officer who reports to the supervisors. Since 1926, voters have rejected the idea of expanding the Board of Supervisors eight times — most recently in 2000. Protesters disrupt an L.A. City

The Electoral College – explained The Electoral College – explained 02:56 Five presidents in U.S. history have won the presidency without winning the popular vote, and the most recent to do so was Donald Trump in 2016. His opponent that year, Hillary Clinton, won over 2.8 million more votes than Trump nationwide, but she lost enough key states to be defeated in the Electoral College, 306 to 232.  Trump lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College to Joe Biden in 2020. (Once again the electoral vote was 306 to 232 , but this time in the Democrat’s favor.) Trump is the GOP nominee again in the 2024 presidential election , in what’s shaped up to be a tight race against Vice President Kamala Harris.  Since its founding, the nation has used the Electoral College to elect the president. Read on to learn more about how it works, its history and what role individual voters play in the outcome of the presidential election. What is the Electoral College and how does it work? The Electoral College is the process by which Americans elect their

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song. For years, it was unlikely to find a music lover who did not own at least one record with his

November 4, 2024 / 4:19 AM EST / AP 11/3: CBS Weekend News 11/3: CBS Weekend News 20:10 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics Sunday after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson. Ivey’s office said the governor had gotten dehydrated and is recovering after being treated with fluids. Ivey, 80, was attending a Sunday evening rally for Dobson at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road, about 18 miles southeast of Montgomery, when the incident occurred. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivering her State of the State address on March 7, 2023, in Montgomery, Ala.  Julie Bennett / AP Witnesses said Ivey was shaking as she stood with Dobson and held onto a beam for support. CBS Montgomery affiliate WAKA-TV posted video from the event showing the governor looking unsteady. The station reported that members of Ivey’s staff then ran up to her. An ambulance was called to the scene. “While campaigning for Caroleene Dobson at an event this evening, the governor got dehydrated. She received fluids and was evaluated on site out of precaution. She immediately felt

Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died at his home in Bel-Air. Widely considered one of the most influential forces in modern American music, Jones died Sunday surrounded by his children, siblings and close family, according to his publicist Arnold Robinson. He was 91. No cause of death was disclosed. “[A]lthough this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” Jones’ family said in a statement to The Times. “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly; we take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.” The arc of Jones’ long career stretched from smoky jazz clubs, where he collaborated with innovators

Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog that includes some of the richest moments of American rhythm and song. For years, it was unlikely to find a music lover who did not own at least one record with his

Updated on: November 4, 2024 / 3:41 AM EST / CBS/AP Lionel Richie on the making of “We Are the World” Lionel Richie on the making of “We Are the World” 08:29 Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Quincy Jones poses for a portrait to promote his documentary “Quincy” during the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2018, in Toronto. Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP, File) “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him. “He is truly one of a kind

A six-story mural of the late Dodger pitching star Fernando Valenzuela was unveiled Sunday in Boyle Heights, two days after the 64th anniversary of his birth. “This mural is all about representation,” Robert Vargas, who painted the mural, said at the ceremony unveiling it at the First Street on-ramp to the Hollywood (101) Freeway. “As an artist, we have an opportunity and responsibility to bridge these cultures… Bringing people together is what it’s all about. I hope I did right by Fernando Valenzuela’s family.” Councilman Kevin de León, who commissioned the mural and whose 14th District includes Boyle Heights, previously said the location “represents the heart of the community Valenzuela inspired throughout his career.” Emmy-winning actor Edward James Olmos said at the ceremony that Valenzuela “deserves all of our love and all of our passion. He was the single most important factor for the Latinos” to watch the Dodgers play. Valenzuela died Oct. 19 at age 63. The cause has not been disclosed. The Dodgers purchased Valenzuela’s contract from Leones de Yucatan of the Mexican League on July 6, 1979, and assigned him to their

Hundreds of cats and dogs found new homes in a super adoption event held at the Rose Bowl Stadium over the Nov. 2-3 weekend. The Los Angeles-based Best Friends Animal Society, now in its 25th year, brought together 16 animal shelter and rescue groups to help nearly 400 pets get adopted. “Every week, up to 200 dogs and cats unnecessarily die in LA’s city shelters,” the nonprofit wrote in a release.  Organizers said the hope for this event was to help ease the strain on animal shelters and rescue groups and allow more animals to find positive outcomes. And now, hundreds of those animals have been helped to find their positive outcomes. “To help even more pets find loving homes, after the event’s conclusion, Best Friends pulled a total of 21 dogs from Los Angeles County Animal Care and Riverside County Department of Animal Services,” added the nonprofit.  Organizers said these recently pulled pets are now looking for loving foster or adoptive homes, and are currently at the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in West Los Angeles.

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A new restaurant deemed as a “California coastal fresh experience” by its owners is coming to San Luis Obispo. Press Quesadilla Grill, located at 773 Foothill Blvd. in San Luis Obispo, will be open on Monday, according to its owners. The establishment will reportedly serve several varieties of authentic Mexican food. Officials from the locally-owned restaurant say a portion of its profits will be donated to the Live Life Press On Foundation, which claims to enhance and support the lives of people who “press on” through challenges. You walk in you and feel the experience, feel the cool vibe of the Central Coast,” Greg Graber, a co-owner of the restaurant, told KSBY. “We call it ‘press’ because of our fresh, homemade quesadillas that we press daily. [You] get a chance to create your own quesadilla or burrito bowl or salad, go all the way through the line, and listen to good music. Graber says he plans to eventually open up multiple Press Quesadilla Grills across California.

Athletes from across the Central Coast biked, ran, and jumped in the water during Sunday morning’s annual Morro Bay Triathlon. Organizers say two different courses were offered to competitors: a sprint length, which totaled nearly 27 kilometers, and an Olympic distance of over 51 kilometers. The course involved a swimming or kayaking route through Morro Bay, followed by a bike ride along Highway 1 and a run on Morro Bay’s boardwalks and beaches. Competitors finished with an awards ceremony and a post-event party. The Triathlon event has been hosted in Morro Bay since 2010, according to organizers.

In the final stretch before election day, both candidates vying for the position of Los Angeles County District Attorney held rallies Sunday.   In what many consider one of the most critical races this Nov. 5, incumbent DA George Gascón is fighting to hold onto his seat amid reports of eroding public support, opposition from his own deputy DA, and a strong campaign from his opponent former Assistant U.S. Attorney General Nathan Hochman.   While Gascón has cut into the challenger’s lead in the polls, he remains 25 points down, the Los Angeles Times reports, with an estimated 25% of voters still undecided.   Often referred to as the “Godfather of progressive prosecutors, Gascón campaigned on a platform of change, condemning mass corruption and stressing police accountability, even opposing charging minors as adults and using gang and other sentence enhancements for criminals.   Boat capsizes in waters off Redondo Beach; 1 dead, 5 rescued Despite suggestions that he cannot win the election, his campaign remains optimistic.   “The first term was about putting into place a whole lot of things and unfortunately, we were facing

From the archives: Muhammad Ali discusses his post-boxing future on Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News Iconic boxer Muhammad Ali joined Face the Nation in 1976. He spoke about what could come next for him as he faced down the end of his boxing career. This archival episode may contain themes or use language that differs from modern interpretations. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Three fire department personnel en route to a rescue call were hospitalized Sunday after their fire truck crashed and landed on its side. Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, the truck “turned onto its side” near the San Gabriel Reservoir, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The exact location was not disclosed. Three crew members sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital, according to the dpartment. No other vehicles were involved. Around 6:40 p.m., the California Highway Patrol closed all lanes on the Azusa Avenue for about three hours to clear the area. A department spokesperson said it was unsure what caused the fall.

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were hospitalized after a crash Sunday in the Harbor Gateway region. Around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, the officers were in an LAPD vehicle that collided with automobile at South Figueroa Street and West Rosecrans Avenue, according to the department. The officers were hospitalized in an “unknown condition” according to a spokesperson for the LAPD. The driver of the other car, a juvenile, was suspected of DUI, according to KTLA5. Details about the crash were unavailable but pictures of the scene show the LAPD car left overturned, with debris from the crash scattered on the street. The red car involved in the crash was significantly damaged on the front end. It was unclear whether the juvenile was injured but the officers sustained minor injuries were later released from the hospital, KTLA5 reported.

PHILADELPHIA and GREEN BAY, WIS.  —  A bird beak perched on his nose, a Philadelphia Eagles’ fan expressed his disdain for the day’s opponent by dragging a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet on the ground by a leash. Nearly 1,000 miles northwest, green and yellow Green Bay Packers flags punctured the otherwise dreary, rainy gray skies, as the Wisconsin faithful replaced their trademark cheesehead hats with ponchos and tried to stay dry under pop-up tents before their contest with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday, two days before the election, in two of the nation’s most closely divided states that will determine control of the White House, football took center stage for fans who also happen to be voters. Over cheesesteaks and Yuengling beer in Philadelphia and an inordinate variety of sausages and Miller Lite cans in Green Bay, fans were trying to put their election anxiety on hold for a few hours of tailgating and four quarters of football. Watching the game in person meant they could escape the nonstop attack ads that have blanketed battleground states for months with increasing intensity ahead of election day on

SEATTLE —  Sluggishly streaking in Seattle. That’s what the Rams did Sunday. They won their third game in a row, and accomplished it with a less-than-inspiring but wholly effective 26-20 overtime victory over the Seahawks before 68,632 at Lumen Field. Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to receiver Demarcus Robinson ended a game that was devoid of sustained beauty but improved the Rams’ record to 4-4. Consider: Rams star receiver Puka Nacua was ejected for punching a Seahawks player after an interception. Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) reacts after scoring a touchdown past the Seahawks Riq Woolen (27). He also caught the deciding 39-yard touchdown pass in overtime. (Lindsey Wasson / Associated Press) Officials called 20 penalties, eight against the Rams. The Rams gave up two touchdown passes in the final minute of the first half, right tackle Rob Havenstein left the game because of an injury, the Seahawks blocked a punt and the Rams converted only three of 13 third downs. And they still won. “What a unique, weird game that was,” coach Sean McVay said. That could just as well describe the first half of the