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In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter In SELA, Culture Is Resistance — And Small Businesses Matter
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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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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

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

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Trump’s Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases Trump’s Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases
Immigration February 24, 2026

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Immigrant parent deportation child neglect case may expand removal laws. What this ... more

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El Mencho’s Death Ends the Era of Drug Lords El Mencho’s Death Ends the Era of Drug Lords
Mexico February 24, 2026

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The El Mencho death Mexico cartel turning point raises urgent questions about ... more

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Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central
Politics February 24, 2026

Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central

Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish State of the Union rebuttal highlights immigration, affordability, ... more

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Mexico’s World Cup 2026 Security Test: After “El Mencho,” Can Guadalajara Deliver Safety and Trust? Mexico’s World Cup 2026 Security Test: After “El Mencho,” Can Guadalajara Deliver Safety and Trust?
Crime February 24, 2026

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With global scrutiny intensifying after cartel violence in Jalisco, Mexico’s World Cup ... 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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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

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

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

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

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  Rising digital burnout is pushing many young adults to rediscover simpler devices ... more

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’How Many More?’ — Delayed Disclosure of ICE Killing in Texas Sparks Demands for Transparency ’How Many More?’ — Delayed Disclosure of ICE Killing in Texas Sparks Demands for Transparency
Immigration February 22, 2026

’How Many More?’ — Delayed Disclosure of ICE Killing in Texas Sparks Demands for Transparency

Newly revealed federal records are intensifying calls for transparency after the fatal ... more

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California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health
Politics February 21, 2026

California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health

New California policies backed by state leaders aim to limit addictive platform ... 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

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

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Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs Global Backlash: Allies and Rivals Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs
Cover Story February 20, 2026

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Even before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's tariffs, ... more

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Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise
Health February 20, 2026

Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise

As medications like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, fertility specialists say ... more