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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... more

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Bad Bunny and Residente Aren’t Just Artists — They’re Political Forces Bad Bunny and Residente Aren’t Just Artists — They’re Political Forces
Entertainment February 18, 2026

Bad Bunny and Residente Aren’t Just Artists — They’re Political Forces

Both are singers who rose from the poorest sectors of their country, ... more

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Small Businesses Mobilize for Refunds After Supreme Court Verdict Small Businesses Mobilize for Refunds After Supreme Court Verdict
Cover Story February 20, 2026

Small Businesses Mobilize for Refunds After Supreme Court Verdict

A coalition of over 800 small businesses that were bruised by President ... more

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Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape
Technology February 22, 2026

Tired of Smartphones? Apple’s Classic iPods Offer a Simpler Escape

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3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt 3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt
Cover Story February 22, 2026

3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt

As layoffs move forward, the Los Angeles school district is authorizing hundreds ... more

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Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not
California February 22, 2026

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  Residents, law enforcement, and advocacy groups are demanding action as a major ... more

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After El Mencho, What Happens to the CJNG’s Hold on Los Angeles? After El Mencho, What Happens to the CJNG’s Hold on Los Angeles?
Cover Story February 22, 2026

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  The collapse of CJNG leadership after El Mencho’s death has triggered unrest ... more

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El Mencho Threatened Peso Pluma—Is He Safe Returning to Mexico After the Capo’s Murder? El Mencho Threatened Peso Pluma—Is He Safe Returning to Mexico After the Capo’s Murder?
Cover Story February 23, 2026

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Peso Pluma cartel threats forced concert cancellations and raised safety fears. What ... more

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A Love Letter from Mexico: El Mencho, Gentrification, and a Country Few Truly Understand A Love Letter from Mexico: El Mencho, Gentrification, and a Country Few Truly Understand
Mexico February 23, 2026

A Love Letter from Mexico: El Mencho, Gentrification, and a Country Few Truly Understand

The El Mencho crackdown in Mexico signals a decisive moment for public ... more

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Behind Closed Doors: Democrats Prepare for Trump’s Midterm Strategy Behind Closed Doors: Democrats Prepare for Trump’s Midterm Strategy
Politics February 23, 2026

Behind Closed Doors: Democrats Prepare for Trump’s Midterm Strategy

Trump midterm election interference concerns are prompting Democratic attorneys general to prepare ... more

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11 Million Tourists Gone: The Growing Crisis in U.S. Travel 11 Million Tourists Gone: The Growing Crisis in U.S. Travel
Travel February 23, 2026

11 Million Tourists Gone: The Growing Crisis in U.S. Travel

The U.S. tourism decline 2026 signals billions in potential losses, raising concerns ... more

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Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves Popular in L.A., Topo Chico Is Disappearing From U.S. Shelves
Consumer Alert February 23, 2026

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The Topo Chico shortage 2026 could impact Latino-owned restaurants, retailers, and the ... more

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Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported
LA Politics February 24, 2026

Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported

The Dodgers White House visit Trump revives tensions in Los Angeles, where ... more

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In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter
Latinos February 24, 2026

In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter

Though SELA Arts Foundation is still young, its early efforts have been ... more

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AI and U.S. Far-Right Fueled False Claims About El Mencho’s Downfall AI and U.S. Far-Right Fueled False Claims About El Mencho’s Downfall
Mexico February 25, 2026

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The El Mencho disinformation campaign exposed how cartel violence, AI manipulation, and ... more

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New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds New Tariffs, New Outrage: States Want Direct Refunds
California February 25, 2026

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Trump tariff refunds could return billions to American families after the Supreme ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

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The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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Amid Federal Deportation Push, California Expands Support for Immigrants Amid Federal Deportation Push, California Expands Support for Immigrants
California February 25, 2026

Amid Federal Deportation Push, California Expands Support for Immigrants

California immigrant legal aid funding allocates $35 million to support families facing ... more

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LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided
Cover Story February 26, 2026

LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided

  A federal search warrant and emergency board meeting raise urgent questions about ... more

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“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent “We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent
Cover Story February 26, 2026

“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent

For Marelyn Avila, the debate over whether LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is ... more