Category: LA Politics
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New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens
Housing April 17, 2026

New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens

LA County raises eviction threshold, giving renters more time as Latino households ... more

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Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud
LA Politics April 16, 2026

Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud

Los Angeles hospice fraud investigation has led to hundreds of provider suspensions ... more

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This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments
LA Politics April 16, 2026

This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments

By ChrisAnna Mink CalMatters IN SUMMARY A California lawmaker wants to bring more families into ... more

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What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate
LA Politics April 15, 2026

What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate

Los Angeles mayoral debate rules are now set, with candidates needing polling ... more

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Quality of Life Confidence Collapses in Los Angeles County Quality of Life Confidence Collapses in Los Angeles County
LA Politics April 15, 2026

Quality of Life Confidence Collapses in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles quality of life has fallen to its lowest level in ... more

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Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Cover Story April 14, 2026

Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks

Karen Bass LAUSD strike intervention highlights tensions over political leadership, union pressure, ... more

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Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff
Education April 14, 2026

Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike that would have impacted nearly 400,000 ... more

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L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them? L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?
LA Politics April 8, 2026

L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?

Los Angeles business groups Karen Bass endorsement highlights a growing political alignment ... more

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LA Councilmember Warns LA28: ‘Don’t Let Bankruptcy Define the Games’ LA Councilmember Warns LA28: ‘Don’t Let Bankruptcy Define the Games’
LA Politics April 7, 2026

LA Councilmember Warns LA28: ‘Don’t Let Bankruptcy Define the Games’

LA28 Olympic budget concerns Los Angeles highlight growing fears over taxpayer exposure, ... more

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A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor
LA Politics April 6, 2026

A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor

Los Angeles mayor election 2026 poll reveals a volatile race with a ... more

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Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda
Cover Story April 5, 2026

Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda

Eunisses Hernández reelection Los Angeles campaign highlights experience, political resistance, and growing ... more

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Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates
Cover Story April 2, 2026

Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates

“She is a very capable student and politically active. It’s important to ... more

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CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today
Food March 31, 2026

CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today

CalFresh benefits changes 2026 will reshape food access for immigrant families while ... more

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Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day
LA Politics March 31, 2026

Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day

For years, Cesar Chavez Day in California was observed on Tuesday, March ... more

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He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself
Cover Story March 31, 2026

He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself

Nelson Grande Los Angeles City Council District 1 campaign reflects a grassroots ... more

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Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28 Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28
Cover Story March 29, 2026

Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28

LAUSD Proposition 28 funds lawsuit raises questions about arts funding, school board ... more

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Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks
LA March 26, 2026

Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks

"The carreta was established in the late ‘60s by Jesus “Don Chuy” ... more