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Rick Caruso is expected to spend more than $53 million on advertising in the L.A. mayor's race, far outpacing his opponent, Karen Bass.

The brother of former Los Angeles City Council member José Huizar has agreed to plead guilty in a federal case involving Huizar, who’s charged with taking more than $1.5 million in bribes.

The Los Angeles political world is no stranger to scandal. In fact, there have been so many it can be hard to keep them straight.

The leaked audio of racist comments made during a redistricting meeting among LA City Council members is yet another scandal in the city’s government, which already included corruption investigations and convictions.

Here are the rules at play and how they apply.

The brother of former Los Angeles City Council member José Huizar has agreed to plead guilty in a federal case involving Huizar, who’s charged with taking more than $1.5 million in bribes

City Council President Nury Martinez nominated a new voting representative for the district represented by indicted Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, but some members want to explore other options.

Both Karen Bass and Rick Caruso are sharpening their efforts to appeal to female voters.

Three pro-impeachment Republicans escaped Trump's wrath in primary elections. Top-two primaries let elected officials break from the partisan line.

Three glass panels have shattered since May, forcing the court to construct a canopy around all four sides of the high-rise to protect pedestrians.