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DSA could potentially hold six council seats after the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general elections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“I didn’t think it could work in a way that wouldn’t throw you out of the show.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Honestly, if we had done Coachella last year, it would have pushed ‘Choo Choo’ further,” he says, noting he initially feared pop music could distract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The results of that investigation could affect Joby’s entrance into the U.S. market, Cecutta said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Or could be, if a girl tried hard enough to make it so.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith