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Democrats secured control of Congress, flipping the Senate and the House with wins in parts of the country that had been safely Republican for decades. Several national races remain too close to call, and it could be days before a complete picture of the results emerges.
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But one thing is sure: It was a good night for Democrats.
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In California, Xavier Becerra made history, becoming the state’s first elected Latino governor, the billionaire tax was trailing, and Nithya Raman had a narrow but growing lead over Karen Bass. Other key races also remained too close to call.
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We’ll be sharing results and analysis as we get them. Follow our live coverage all day.
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The race for Los Angeles mayor remained too close to call. Nationally, Democrats celebrated historic victories allowing them to seize control of Congress. Follow our live coverage.
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Here’s what else we know so far.
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Top stories
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(Jim Cooke / Los Angeles Times)
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Do mosquito repellent patches work?
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- As West Nile virus concerns rise, some parents are turning to mosquito repellent patches —made with essential oils — for easy bite prevention.
- Experts say they’re not harmful, but that the patches don’t work well enough to repel mosquitos.
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How much plastic California has to cut
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Waymo expands to other corners of L.A. County
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- Riders can now travel to Torrance, El Segundo, and Manhattan Beach in a Waymo driverless taxi, but they still won’t be able to call a ride to or from Los Angeles International Airport.
- The company also added high-demand destinations to its network, including Universal Studios and the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Commentary and opinion
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Editor’s pick
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With a vintage typewriter and an open ear, L.A.’s poet laureate, Brian Sonia-Wallace, is turning terminal anxiety into moments of quiet revelation and connection.
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Things to do
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The rooftop deck of the Public Hotel in West Hollywood. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times)
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Today’s recipe
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(Linda Pugliese)
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This spiced lamb meatball soup recipe was inspired by the flavors of intensely spiced lamb shawarma and the components of Italian wedding soup (subbing beans for the traditional pasta). If you prefer other greens, such as Swiss chard, collards or beet greens, use those instead of the escarole.
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Question for you
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Are you feeling hopeful or anxious now that the elections are over?
Email us at essentialcalifornia@latimes.com, and your response might appear in the newsletter this week.
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Games
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Here’s today’s mini crossword, plus our other free, daily crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search and jigsaw games.
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Have a great day, from the Essential California team
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Jack Dolan, investigative reporter
Hugo Martín, assistant editor, fast break desk
Kevinisha Walker, multiplatform editor
Andrew Campa, weekend writer
Karim Doumar, head of newsletters
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