Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the ‘oligarchs’ – Los Angeles Times

California officials warn against price gouging as rents soar in fire-stricken Los Angeles  Santa Maria Times

2 women shot, 1 fatally, outside Westlake swap meet; gunman at large, LAPD says  ABC7 Los Angeles

Here are six L.A. political stories we’re tracking in 2026  Los Angeles Times