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Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner , whose once-shining political career collapsed after lewd online relationships with women forced him to resign from Congress two years ago, entered New York's mayoral race Wednesday with promises to make the city "the middle-class capital of the world." Weiner made his announcement via a video posted on YouTube ... (more)

Three-term City Councilman Eric Garcetti 's relentless campaigning paid off early Wednesday as he decisively won a hard-fought race to become Los Angeles' next mayor, scoring well with voters across the sprawling city and even challenging rival Wendy Greuel on her home turf in the San Fernando Valley.

A bear is wandering through a residential area Wednesday morning north of Los Angeles with officers in squad cars and a helicopter on its tail.

One of the biggest frustrations drivers deal with is getting stopped by one red light after another; some streets in the City of Buffalo have been notorious for the stop and go driving.

With LGBT seniors facing increased risks of poverty and poor health as well as a higher likelihood of living alone, the need for housing designed to their needs is dire.

Los Angeles minister Bobby Chance and his wife, Dot Chance, load up their "Hunger Buster" truck with donations for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Fiona, a Jack Russell Terrier, waits for her owner Deborah Murphy as she votes and Maya Marquez, 6, waits for her father Mateo Marquez to vote at Allesandro Elementary School on May 21, 2013 in Silver Lake.

After years of politicians trying to settle the issue of what to do with medical pot dispensaries in Los Angeles, voters will get their say on three measures.

Election Day is finally here in the city of Los Angeles. Polls close at 8 p.m. Ballots are due in at the same time.

This is the second expansion for the Houston-based litigation law firm, which now has a total of 18,233 square feet.

In this March 19, 1978 black-and-white file photo, Carol Burnett shares a laugh with Tim Conway during taping of her final show , in Los Angeles.

Woman's Club Member Katie Longoria and South Pasadena High School volunteer Renee Louie baked more than 1,000 "flag cookies" in May 2012.

Either City Controller Wendy Greuel or Councilman Eric Garcetti will make history as the next mayor of Los Angeles: Greuel would be the city's first female mayor, while Garcetti would be the city's first Jewish mayor.

Either City Controller Wendy Greuel or Councilman Eric Garcetti will make history as the next mayor of Los Angeles: Greuel would be the city's first female mayor, while Garcetti would be the city's first Jewish mayor.

With Los Angeles voters deciding on three ballot measures today regulating marijuana dispensaries, here's some food for thought: Pigs fed marijuana stems, roots and leaves on a farm outside of Seattle grew 20-30 pounds heavier.

Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro said "yes" in a text message when asked if he and the team had parted ways on Tuesday.

A rally protesting San Pedro's new bike lanes at the corner of Westmont Drive and Western Avenue in San Pedro.

Wendy Greuel or Eric Garcetti will be the new mayor of L.A. thanks to Precinct 9001492A, a micro-neighborhood in South Robertson where voters in the March primary were about equally divided between Garcetti and Greuel, Kevin James came in third and Jan Perry trailed in fourth.

A motorcycle rider greets L.A. mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti during his walk around East Los Angeles, on May 20, 2013, the day before Election Day.

Premiere of American Masters 'Mel Brooks: Make A Noise' at the Paley Center for Media Featuring: Mel Brooks Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 09 May 2013 Credit: Ai-Wire/WENN.com Melvin James Kaminsky, known far and wide and forever as Mel Brooks, turns 87 next month.