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The year of the mail-in ballot, how Whitman spent $160 million, Bell's city council members get jeered, plus radio ratings and more.
- For the first time in state history, more mail ballots than precinct votes are expected to be cast in today's election. Bee
- Hot races to watch tonight include the 47th congressional district in Orange County between incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez and Republican assemblyman Van Tran. Capitol Weekly
- One of the most remarkable achievements of the campaign was Meg Whitman spending $160 million, including more than $109 million on broadcast advertising and $11 million on consultants. California Watch
- Mayor Villaraigosa went to Nevada to support get out the vote rallies among Latinos for Sen. Harry Reid and Nevada Democrats. DN
- City Council members in Bell faced a jeering crowd that laughed when Mayor Oscar Hernandez, escorted by police for his own safety, said "We're here ready to serve the community." Police later cleared the room when the audience became rowdy. LAT
- There's a live if unlikely City Hall rumor that Jimmy Blackman, the former top deputy to Villaraigosa, will become chief of staff to Valley councilman Dennis Zine, says Emma Schafer. Emma's Memos
- Ron Kaye's latest anti-City Council rant says "Time doesn't mean much at City Hall since everybody involved, including the politicians, feel they have an entitlement to a lifetime position no matter what." Ron Kaye L.A.
- Former track and field star Marion Jones is still lying about her use of performance-enhancing drugs and other reasons she was sent to prison, says Alan Abrahamson. 3 Wire Sports
Plus: Review of ESPN documentary. LAT - Top 40 station KIIS-FM remains No. 1 in the L.A. market in the Arbitron radio ratings for October. Franklin Avenue
- L.A. author Amy Alkon was on the "Today" show this morning talking about civility. Link