➤ Beverly Hills: Federal agents searched billionaire Stephen Cloobeck’s mansion Tuesday in a criminal investigation reportedly linked to former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged. (See Details) ➤ Los Angeles: Billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who lost the 2022 mayoral race to Karen Bass, said Monday he will vote to reelect her but stopped short of an endorsement. Bass faces City Councilmember Nithya Raman in the Nov. 3 election. (More) ➤ Also Los Angeles: Electric bills doubled or tripled for some city utility customers during recent heat waves, with charges reaching $5,000. Officials cited increased air conditioning use, while Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent audit and customer relief. (See Details) ➤ San Diego: Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and state controller candidate Herb Morgan drew long lines at a Miramar gas station Monday by offering gas at $3 a gallon, a campaign event spotlighting California's high fuel prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election. (More) ➤ Anaheim: A couple pleaded guilty to trafficking wildlife products between Oregon and Vietnam, including tiger pelts, lion teeth, and rhino horn disguised as a household decoration. They processed more than $50,000 in payments and each received three years' probation and a $10,000 fine. (More)
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