Category: LA Politics
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“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials “Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials
LA Politics July 10, 2026

“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials

If the mayor thought that bringing the "heavyweights" of Latino representation to ... more

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18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents 18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents
LA Politics July 6, 2026

18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents

Eighteen days after the fire began at a Lineage cold storage warehouse ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

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Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench
LA Politics June 30, 2026

Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench

New public health data shows emergency room visits increased during the eight-day ... more

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Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study
Immigration June 30, 2026

Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to remove a proposal allowing ... more

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California Officials: Supreme Court Decision Acknowledges a Basic Reality—Mail Delays Happen California Officials: Supreme Court Decision Acknowledges a Basic Reality—Mail Delays Happen
California June 29, 2026

California Officials: Supreme Court Decision Acknowledges a Basic Reality—Mail Delays Happen

The Court's decision allows California to continue counting ballots that are postmarked ... more

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Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership” Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”
Cover Story June 28, 2026

Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”

Community leaders say the warehouse fire exposed major gaps in emergency response, ... more

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Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign
LA Politics June 25, 2026

Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign

Chávez Rodríguez is also the granddaughter of César Chávez, the labor leader ... more

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Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent
Cover Story June 24, 2026

Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education today announced the appointment of ... more

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Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long” Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long”
Cover Story June 24, 2026

Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long”

Los Angeles Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado Tuesday announced that she will introduce a ... more

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Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm? Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?
Education June 22, 2026

Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?

Los Angeles Unified Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who had been under FBI ... more

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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... more

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What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer
LA Politics June 19, 2026

What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer

  Fresh off her reelection, the District 1 councilmember outlined an ambitious agenda ... more

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Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships
California June 16, 2026

Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships

  A new California bill would strengthen campaign transparency rules by allowing fines ... more

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Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1 Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1
Cover Story June 15, 2026

Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1

Eunisses Hernández confirmed her position as councilmember after being re-elected for another ... more

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