Category: LA Politics
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Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest
California August 22, 2025

Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest

Katie Porter was the biggest beneficiary of Kamala Harris passing on a ... more

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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

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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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Newsom: “It’s not what happens to us, it’s how we respond to it.” Newsom: “It’s not what happens to us, it’s how we respond to it.”
LA Politics July 14, 2025

Newsom: “It’s not what happens to us, it’s how we respond to it.”

California's Governor Gavin Newsom goes for Donald Trump's jugular during a trip ... more

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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

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Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms
LA Politics October 26, 2025

Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, ... more

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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

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Nancy Pelosi Steps Down: Two Contenders Vie for Her Seat Nancy Pelosi Steps Down: Two Contenders Vie for Her Seat
LA Politics November 6, 2025

Nancy Pelosi Steps Down: Two Contenders Vie for Her Seat

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 85, announced her retirement on November 6, ... more

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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

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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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Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America
LA Politics July 16, 2025

Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America

Stephen Miller grew up in Santa Monica, the son of a wealthy ... more

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Lives Lost as L.A. County Struggles with Fire Response Delays, Aging Alert System Lives Lost as L.A. County Struggles with Fire Response Delays, Aging Alert System
LA Politics September 26, 2025

Lives Lost as L.A. County Struggles with Fire Response Delays, Aging Alert System

An outside review of Los Angeles County's response to January's deadly wildfires ... 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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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