Category: LA Politics
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Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress
Eunisses Hernandez June 16, 2025

Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress

As she launches her reelection campaign, Los Angeles City District 1 Councilmember ... more

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Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control
Immigration June 10, 2025

Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control

ICE has arrived, and Donald Trump has already provoked a strong reaction ... more

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Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.” Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”
California June 10, 2025

Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”

"People who can are staying home. They're afraid of running into immigration ... more

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During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization
Immigration June 9, 2025

During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization

Throughout this weekend's protests, Mexican and other Latin American flags have emerged ... more

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ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids
Immigration June 8, 2025

ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids

The chaos that engulfed Los Angeles on Saturday began a day earlier ... more

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The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know
California June 8, 2025

The National Guard arrives in L.A.: Here’s what you need to know

President Donald Trump says he's deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops to ... more

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L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy
LA Politics May 23, 2025

L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy

Gradual wage increase boosts family stability, enhances employee satisfaction, and positions Los ... more

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Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact
LA Politics May 23, 2025

Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact

Revised $13.9B budget averts 1,000 layoffs but reduces LAPD staffing and homelessness ... more

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What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits
FYI May 20, 2025

What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits

Latino Families in California Face Major Risks Under New Trump-Backed Bill Targeting ... more

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Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community? Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community?
LA Politics May 16, 2025

Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community?

As 2028 looms, California’s governor risks losing the state’s largest ethnic group ... more

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L.A. Moves Toward $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers L.A. Moves Toward  Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers
LA Politics May 15, 2025

L.A. Moves Toward $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers

The City Council Wednesday gave preliminary approval to an increase in the ... more

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Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe
California May 13, 2025

Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe

DHS demands records amid claims undocumented migrants received taxpayer-funded benefits—Los Angeles first, ... more

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Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit
LA Politics May 8, 2025

Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit

Nebraska leads 17-state alliance against electric truck mandates, citing supply chain and ... more