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‘This is not immigration enforcement, this is a hunt’ ‘This is not immigration enforcement, this is a hunt’
Cover Story November 28, 2025

‘This is not immigration enforcement, this is a hunt’

The libertarian Cato Institute this week further undermined the Trump administration's claims ... more

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South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign. South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.
Cover Story August 2, 2026

South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.

The race to replace Curren Price isn't just another City Council election. ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall
2026 Races August 20, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall

The first general-election debate centered on a larger question: Should Los Angeles ... more

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Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants
Cover Story February 13, 2026

Living “One Day at a Time”: Immigration Crackdowns Shake Latino Restaurants

The fear of detention among customers and employees — in an industry ... more

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Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick
Cover Story December 1, 2025

Regret Rises: Food Pantry Shortages Turn Trump Voters Against Their Pick

  SNAP cuts impact food pantries nationwide as Trump-era policies slash aid, forcing ... more

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Washington Wants to Change Head Start Rules. What California Latino Families Need to Know Washington Wants to Change Head Start Rules. What California Latino Families Need to Know
Cover Story August 6, 2026

Washington Wants to Change Head Start Rules. What California Latino Families Need to Know

A proposed federal overhaul could create more preschool opportunities while raising questions ... more

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Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What? Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What?
Community & Society August 21, 2026

Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What?

A new St. John’s Community Health report documents respiratory, eye and other ... more

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ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record. ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.
Cover Story December 2, 2025

ICE Sent 600 Immigrant Kids to Detention in Federal Shelters This Year. It’s a New Record.

Reporting Highlights: Kids in Custody: This year ICE has sent more immigrant children ... more

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California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way
California September 15, 2026

California’s Affordability Problem Is Widespread, But Californians Don’t Experience It the Same Way

California's affordability problem is widespread, but the September PPIC Statewide Survey shows ... more

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We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t
2026 Races August 22, 2026

We Fact-Checked the Bass vs. Raman Debate. The Claims Checked Out-the Context Didn’t

Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman came armed with ... more

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Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike
Cover Story December 3, 2025

Fears Surge in Ranks After Hegseth Signs Off on Controversial Follow-Up Strike

There is an increasing apprehension among service members that they may be ... more

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Boyle Heights Fire: What L.A. City Council Is Deciding Today Boyle Heights Fire: What L.A. City Council Is Deciding Today
California September 16, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire: What L.A. City Council Is Deciding Today

Los Angeles City Council is considering measures today that could affect rebuilding ... more

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Dark Warning on Presidents Day: “I Was the Hunted—Now I’m the Hunter” Dark Warning on Presidents Day: “I Was the Hunted—Now I’m the Hunter”
Cover Story February 16, 2026

Dark Warning on Presidents Day: “I Was the Hunted—Now I’m the Hunter”

A Presidents’ Day social media post highlighting Donald Trump’s “hunter” rhetoric underscores ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket? Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?
Cover Story September 6, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?

Los Angeles’ mayoral candidates are debating housing, homelessness and public safety. But ... more

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From Appalachia to the Southeast, Ordinary Americans Are Leading a New Wave of ICE Resistance From Appalachia to the Southeast, Ordinary Americans Are Leading a New Wave of ICE Resistance
Cover Story December 4, 2025

From Appalachia to the Southeast, Ordinary Americans Are Leading a New Wave of ICE Resistance

  The Operation Charlotte’s Web ICE crackdown reaches deep into North Carolina’s mountain ... more

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US and Israel Launch Major Airstrikes on Iran as Trump Announces Combat Operations US and Israel Launch Major Airstrikes on Iran as Trump Announces Combat Operations
Cover Story February 28, 2026

US and Israel Launch Major Airstrikes on Iran as Trump Announces Combat Operations

The United States and Israel launched a major attack on targets across ... more

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LA Approved $940,000 for Boyle Heights Fire Recovery. Here’s What the Money Is For. LA Approved $940,000 for Boyle Heights Fire Recovery. Here’s What the Money Is For.
Business September 18, 2026

LA Approved $940,000 for Boyle Heights Fire Recovery. Here’s What the Money Is For.

The Los Angeles City Council approved the reallocation of up to $940,000 ... more

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