"George Gascón Secures Spot in Los Angeles County DA Runoff Election"

George Gascón, a progressive prosecutor, has advanced to a runoff in the reelection bid for Los Angeles County’s district attorney, facing challenges from opponents critical of his progressive policies. Despite criticism over crime and homelessness, Gascón's reforms include not seeking the death penalty, ending cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, and not prosecuting juveniles as adults. He will compete in November against the second highest vote-getter from the primary, with concerns raised about his chances in the fall.