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West Coast Politics And Development
Jeff Bliss reports that Southern California coastal communities are racing to repair severe beach erosion caused by recent Pacific storms before winter arrives. In local politics, challenger Nithya Raman holds a strong lead over incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race, while Xavier Becerra leads the gubernatorial election. Unsheltered homelessness continues expanding across major California cities including San Diego. Meanwhile, Las Vegas advances massive sports infrastructure projects, including a futuristic baseball stadium and a proposed NBA arena, despite lower tourist volume. Fuel costs remain elevated in California compared to neighboring states. (1)