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Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers
Immigration February 10, 2026

Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Los Angeles redraws the line between city ... more

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The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention
Immigration February 10, 2026

The Children of Dilley: Children’s Letters Describe Life Inside ICE Detention

ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. ... more

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MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good” MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good”
Politics February 10, 2026

MAGA Pollster on Trump’s ICE Push: “It Is Not Good”

Rasmussen’s Mark Mitchell says harsh immigration enforcement has triggered a sharp drop ... more

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America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol
Health February 10, 2026

America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol

New federal data shows near-daily cannabis use now exceeds daily drinking, reshaping ... more

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Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide
Food February 10, 2026

Victor Villa on Representing His People — and Taqueros Worldwide

From East L.A. street corners to the Super Bowl LX halftime show, ... more

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Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US
Religion February 8, 2026

Pope says no to Trump, scraps visit to US

Vatican officials confirm Pope Leo XIV has no U.S. trip planned for ... more

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ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries
Immigration February 8, 2026

ICE Detention Ends with Immigrant Suffering Life-Altering Brain Injuries

After a violent ICE arrest in Minnesota, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón survived skull ... more

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Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos
California February 8, 2026

Rent Now, Pay Later” Afloat Today, Costly for Latinos

As rents soar and incomes grow less predictable, more renters — especially ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

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Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters
Entertainment February 8, 2026

Bad Bunny Isn’t Paid for the Super Bowl — and That’s Exactly Why It Matters

The Puerto Rican superstar becomes the first solo Spanish-language headliner in Super ... more

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Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely
Cover Story February 7, 2026

Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely

The City Councilmember positions her campaign around housing delivery, public trust, and ... more

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US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos
Cover Story February 7, 2026

US vs. a 5-Year-Old: Government Pushes to Deport Liam Conejo Ramos

Just days after being released from an immigration detention center in Texas, ... more

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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl
Mexico February 5, 2026

Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl

Satellite monitoring and deforestation-free certification are reshaping Mexico’s avocado industry while supporting ... more

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Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target
Immigration February 5, 2026

Deportations Have Quadrupled, Still Fall Far Short of Administration’s Target

Research from the Deportation Data Project reveals major increases in community arrests, ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... more

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LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates
LA Politics February 5, 2026

LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates

Supervisors cite a $303 million shortfall as advocates warn reduced outreach and ... more