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3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt 3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt
Cover Story February 22, 2026

3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt

As layoffs move forward, the Los Angeles school district is authorizing hundreds ... more

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DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools
Education February 20, 2026

DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools

  The LAUSD desegregation lawsuit highlights a national debate over race, education funding, ... more

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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... more

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‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students ‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students
Education February 16, 2026

‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students

During a Feb. 6 visit to UCLA School of Law, the Supreme ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... 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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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... more

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LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates
LA Politics February 5, 2026

LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates

Supervisors cite a $303 million shortfall as advocates warn reduced outreach and ... more

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Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community
Immigration February 2, 2026

Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community

The Dodgers already betrayed Los Angeles once, now they're on track to ... more

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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
LA Politics January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... more

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Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate
Housing January 28, 2026

Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate

Los Angeles rent stabilization ordinance changes affect 650,000 units as city targets ... more

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California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability
California January 25, 2026

California’s Billionaire Tax Debate Exposes a Bigger Crisis: Trust, Oversight, and Accountability

As lawmakers push to tax extreme wealth to protect healthcare and education, ... more

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Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish
LA Politics January 12, 2026

Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish

As Latina leadership reshapes Los Angeles politics, Eunisses Hernandez and challenger Lou ... more

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Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California
California January 8, 2026

Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California

Trump administration freezes child care funds in five Democratic-led states, citing fraud ... 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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Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026 Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026
LA Politics January 1, 2026

Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026

A voter guide to public safety, homelessness, housing, the local economy, and ... more

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Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks
Education December 25, 2025

Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks

Los Angeles school land housing proposal from former LAUSD chief Austin Beutner ... more

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Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel
Education December 22, 2025

Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel

Los Angeles Teachers Union Break With Pro-Israel Lawmakers, Signal New Red Line ... more

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