Category: LA Politics
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Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing
LA Politics March 23, 2026

Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing

Councilmember Eunisses Hernández has taken a major step in her bid for ... more

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Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability
LA Politics March 22, 2026

Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability

Cesar Chavez farmworkers movement controversy is reshaping how leaders, unions, and Latino ... more

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LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass
LA Politics March 22, 2026

LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass

Nithya Raman lost the endorsement of an ally that had supported her ... more

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UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws
LA Politics March 20, 2026

UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws

The allegations against Cesar Chavez could have sweeping legal and financial implications ... more

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Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition
Education March 19, 2026

Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition

The LAUSD strike negotiations Los Angeles highlight deep tensions over wages, school ... more

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Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back

The Brooklyn Avenue Boyle Heights name change debate highlights tensions between honoring ... more

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LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable
Education March 18, 2026

LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable

The Los Angeles Unified School District faces a $1.6 billion deficit, forcing ... 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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Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community

As Highland Park faces economic, public safety, and civic challenges, Raúl Claros ... more

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LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies
Education March 16, 2026

LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies

LAUSD teacher strike 2026 Los Angeles could disrupt over 420,000 students as ... more

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Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era
California March 14, 2026

Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra criticized a planned ... more

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Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change” Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change”
LA Politics March 10, 2026

Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change”

With Election Day three months away, Sylvia Robledo emphasizes homelessness, public safety, ... more

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It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD
Education March 5, 2026

It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD

It's official. Teacher Raquel Zamora Challenges the Establishment. A week before the deadline ... more

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The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits
LA Politics March 4, 2026

The Power of HUGS: California Bill Aims to Transform Juvenile Detention Visits

A new California proposal known as the Hug Act would allow detained ... more

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Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned? Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?
Education February 27, 2026

Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?

In November 2024, Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder and former CEO of the now-defunct ... 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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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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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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