Category: LA Politics
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LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts
LA Politics April 21, 2026

LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts

Los Angeles budget 2026 prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core services while ... more

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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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The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind
Homelessness April 28, 2026

The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind

A stalled ICE accountability investigation and the reassignment of an agent are ... more

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LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest
Justice April 30, 2026

LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest

Records indicate LAPD drones meant for emergency response were deployed over protests ... more

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Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming
LA Politics August 21, 2025

Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming

“I’ve changed,” Newsom told Fox LA when asked about his new media ... more

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No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears
Immigration July 11, 2025

No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears

Bishop Alberto Rojas, the leader of the Roman Catholic community of about ... more

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Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park
Cover Story December 16, 2025

Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park

Today crime is down in MacArthur Park, Langer’s is staying, and the ... 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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Redistricting Opens an Opportunity in Los Angeles and Creates Another Battleground Redistricting Opens an Opportunity in Los Angeles and Creates Another Battleground
LA Politics August 20, 2025

Redistricting Opens an Opportunity in Los Angeles and Creates Another Battleground

There are no sweeter words in the English language to Democratic consultants ... more

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Military Drones Turned Inward: Border Tech Now Targets Protesters Military Drones Turned Inward: Border Tech Now Targets Protesters
LA Politics September 26, 2025

Military Drones Turned Inward: Border Tech Now Targets Protesters

A California lawmaker has filed a bill to ban the use of ... more

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ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools
Cover Story January 4, 2026

ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools

As LAUSD shows academic gains, ICE raids continue to drive Latino student ... more

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Robert Garcia Unleashes on Stephen Miller: “Biggest Piece of S–t in This Country” Robert Garcia Unleashes on Stephen Miller: “Biggest Piece of S–t in This Country”
Immigration July 2, 2025

Robert Garcia Unleashes on Stephen Miller: “Biggest Piece of S–t in This Country”

One of the powerful Democrats in the House has pledged to investigate ... more

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Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely
Cover Story February 7, 2026

Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely

The City Councilmember positions her campaign around housing delivery, public trust, and ... more

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Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality
Housing March 24, 2026

Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality

Los Angeles SB 79 housing delay reflects rising political pressure over density, ... 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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LA County House Races Start to Take Shape After Voters Approve Prop. 50 Congressional Maps LA County House Races Start to Take Shape After Voters Approve Prop. 50 Congressional Maps
Cover Story November 17, 2025

LA County House Races Start to Take Shape After Voters Approve Prop. 50 Congressional Maps

"The reconfiguration of electoral maps has already started to reveal potential candidates ... more