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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

Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’

Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’

Justice June 19, 2025

Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’

Thursday marks the first national observance under President Donald Trump of Juneteenth, ... more

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

“Masked abductions” amid immigration raids: Mayor directs police to enforce ICE agents’ self-identification.

“Masked abductions” amid immigration raids: Mayor directs police to enforce ICE agents’ self-identification.

Immigration June 23, 2025

“Masked abductions” amid immigration raids: Mayor directs police to enforce ICE agents’ self-identification.

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores released a statement Saturday, condemning what he ... more

State Farm Gets Green Light to Raise Insurance Rates After LA Wildfires — Advocates Call for Justice for Latino Fire Survivors

State Farm Gets Green Light to Raise Insurance Rates After LA Wildfires — Advocates Call for Justice for Latino Fire Survivors

FYI May 14, 2025

State Farm Gets Green Light to Raise Insurance Rates After LA Wildfires — Advocates Call for Justice for Latino Fire Survivors

As premiums climb, survivors in working-class Latino communities say insurance delays and ... more

Newsom Fires Back at Trump: “I’m Not Messing Around”

Newsom Fires Back at Trump: “I’m Not Messing Around”

California August 12, 2025

Newsom Fires Back at Trump: “I’m Not Messing Around”

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday put U.S. President Donald Trump ... more

Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire

Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire

Immigration November 10, 2025

Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire

When Gavin Newsom needed to hype his redistricting ballot measure, he did ... more

Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass

Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass

California September 9, 2025

Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass plans to endorse Antonio Villaraigosa, a longtime ... more

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

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... more

Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest

Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest

LA Politics September 11, 2025

Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest

A new Emerson College Polling national survey finds President Donald Trump with ... more

Relatives Can Now Care for Kids of Deported Parents Under New Law

Relatives Can Now Care for Kids of Deported Parents Under New Law

LA Politics October 15, 2025

Relatives Can Now Care for Kids of Deported Parents Under New Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range ... more

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

Out of Control: Shocking Rise in Police Violence at LA Protests

Out of Control: Shocking Rise in Police Violence at LA Protests

LA Politics August 19, 2025

Out of Control: Shocking Rise in Police Violence at LA Protests

Law enforcement officers responded to protests against immigration raids in and around ... more

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

LA Politics September 25, 2025

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

"You've got a bunch of consultants and professionals who are saying, this ... more

Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty

Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty

Immigration July 1, 2025

Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty

The top military commander in charge of troops deployed to Los Angeles ... more

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

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

Trump vows to ‘HIT’ any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

Trump vows to ‘HIT’ any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

Immigration June 10, 2025

Trump vows to ‘HIT’ any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

In one of his first acts of his second term as president, ... more