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The Daily Brief: Dodgers Win Historic World Series Game 3, Newsom Announces Presidential Interest After Midterms, and more.
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Good Afternoon! It’s Tuesday, October 28.
Sunny skies and warm October conditions were seen across Los Angeles on Tuesday, with highs topping out at 84°. More sun and heat are expected on Wednesday with highs of 90° forecast.
Dodgers Outlast Blue Jays in 18-Inning Marathon to Take 2-1 World Series Lead
In one of the longest games in World Series history, the Dodgers edged the Blue Jays 6–5 in 18 innings at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani delivered a historic performance with two homers, two doubles, and nine times on base, while Freddie Freeman sealed the six-hour epic with a walk-off blast to center. The win gives Los Angeles a 2–1 series lead, with Ohtani slated to pitch Game 4 on Wednesday.

Gavin Newsom Hints at a 2028 Presidential Run
California Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling he may have national ambitions. In a candid CBS News Sunday Morning interview, the Democratic leader said he’ll “seriously consider” a 2028 presidential bid once his term ends, calling the decision “a matter of fate.” While emphasizing his current focus on California’s Proposition 50, Newsom’s recent visits to early primary states like South Carolina have only fueled speculation that the Golden State governor could soon set his sights on the White House.
‘Yellowstone’ Creator Taylor Sheridan to Leave Paramount for NBCUniversal
Taylor Sheridan, the powerhouse behind Yellowstone and its hit spin-offs, is set to depart Paramount for NBCUniversal in a massive new deal beginning Jan. 1, 2029. The move marks a major shake-up for Paramount amid its merger with Skydance, as Sheridan and his producing partner David Glasser, whose Studio 101 will join NBCUniversal in 2026, prepare to take their next wave of TV and film projects to a new home.
Target to Cut 1,800 Corporate Jobs Ahead of CEO Transition
Target is set to eliminate 1,800 corporate positions—including 1,000 active roles and 800 open ones—in its largest workforce reduction in a decade. The move, aimed at streamlining decision-making, comes as longtime executive Michael Fiddelke prepares to step into the CEO role in February. While store and supply chain employees will remain unaffected, the cuts mark a significant shift as the company faces sluggish sales and seeks to refocus on merchandising, customer experience, and technology-driven efficiency.
Clippers Level Up Intuit Dome With Candy Crush Games and Fan Rewards
The Clippers’ second season at Intuit Dome brings major upgrades to the Inglewood arena, including a new Candy Crush Saga partnership, interactive halftime competitions, and the fan-focused Wave Makers Program. With gameday missions, exclusive rewards, and enhanced Halo Board features, the $2 billion venue is redefining what a true home-court advantage looks like for Los Angeles basketball fans.

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