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Rockets at Raptors (Nov. 9): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Even after Monday’s win, the Rockets (plus-9.5) are big underdogs in Toronto. With an average of 128 points allowed in their last two games, the slumping defense is a big reason why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

California voters reject Proposition 29's mandates for kidney dialysis clinics

LOS ANGELES — For a third time, California voters rejected a statewide mandate to increase medical staffing at dialysis centers.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

No-interest micro loans: Philanthropist's new tool in preventing homelessness

LOS ANGELES — The apartment in Inglewood was never such a great deal. So when Courtney Bailey got served a three-day notice, she had already lined up a better place with more space for her kids and a lower rent.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

Villanueva at risk as Luna takes big early lead in LA County sheriff race

LOS ANGELES — After a tumultuous first term marked by his antagonism and controversies, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s bid for reelection was at risk Tuesday night as early results showed his opponent, Robert Luna, taking a sizable lead.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

‘I miss eating’: the truth behind the weight loss drug that makes food repulsive

In Beverly Hills’ doctors offices, celebrities are clamoring for Ozempic prescriptions – but what are the costs of the supposed wonder drug?

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022

‘The whole city is in limbo’: Anxious waiting as Bass, Caruso ballots are counted for LA mayor

LOS ANGELES — Rick Caruso and Karen Bass both asserted their optimism Wednesday about an eventual victory in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, with both saying they would not let the slowly unfolding tabulation get in the way of their plans for a quick transition into the city’s top job.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

Bass, Caruso duel in historically expensive LA mayor’s race

LOS ANGELES — Businessman Rick Caruso and U.S. Rep. Karen Bass were in a virtual dead heat Tuesday night in the historically expensive race for mayor of Los Angeles, though the first returns remain far from definitive in what is expected to be a close contest.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

Alex Padilla makes history as first Latino elected to U.S. Senate from California

LOS ANGELES — Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla made history again Tuesday night when he became the first Latino to be elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 9, 2022

Second set of College Football Playoff Rankings revealed

The complete, 2nd release of the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022

Don't lick psychedelic toads, US park visitors told

LOS ANGELES: US park officials have asked visitors to stop licking psychedelic toads, warning that anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022