Los Angeles County's vote-counting facility saw a surge in activity as workers processed hundreds of thousands of ballots. This follows scrutiny over previous low staffing levels and comes amid investigations into potential election fraud, as the county faces criticism for its slow counting process.

• 01As of the latest update, 638,694 ballots remain uncounted in Los Angeles County, including about 627,000 mail-in ballots.
• 02The facility previously had numerous empty workstations, raising concerns about its efficiency during a critical election period.
• 03California law allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received by June 9, contributing to delays.
• 04Republican candidate Steve Hilton criticized California's election reporting, calling it a national embarrassment.
• 05LA's top federal prosecutor announced investigations into election fraud in collaboration with the FBI and Department of Justice.

The ongoing counting and investigations could affect the outcomes of key local elections, including the Los Angeles mayoral race.