Category: LA Politics
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LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided
Cover Story February 26, 2026

LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided

  A federal search warrant and emergency board meeting raise urgent questions about ... 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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Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... 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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Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.” Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”
California June 10, 2025

Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”

"People who can are staying home. They're afraid of running into immigration ... 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
Education 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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Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede” Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede”
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede”

Questions began to surface after accusations against the former leader of the ... more

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Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot? Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot?
LA Politics April 20, 2026

Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot?

The California governor debate 2026 highlights shifting momentum, limited Latino representation, and ... more

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Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires
LA June 11, 2026

Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires

While Karen Bass isn't the city of Los Angeles itself, she does ... 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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$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism $2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism
LA Politics October 20, 2025

$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism

The proposed fence would be a green wrought iron fence around the ... 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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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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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
LA Politics 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

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“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent “We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent
Cover Story February 26, 2026

“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent

For Marelyn Avila, the debate over whether LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is ... more

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