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Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks
LA March 26, 2026

Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks

"The carreta was established in the late ‘60s by Jesus “Don Chuy” ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’ Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’
Justice June 19, 2025

Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’

Thursday marks the first national observance under President Donald Trump of Juneteenth, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva's Team
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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

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult
Immigration July 1, 2025

It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult

President Donald Trump, pursuing his plan to carry out the largest deportation ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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
Cover Story 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

6 mins read
Parriva
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ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids
Immigration June 8, 2025

ICE shifts tactics to target workplace raids

The chaos that engulfed Los Angeles on Saturday began a day earlier ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind
Homelessness April 28, 2026

The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind

A stalled ICE accountability investigation and the reassignment of an agent are ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.” Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”
Cover Story November 25, 2025

Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is running for re-election in Los Angeles City Council ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

2 mins read
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How Much Will This Cost? ‘No Price Tag for Democracy,’ Says Newsom How Much Will This Cost? ‘No Price Tag for Democracy,’ Says Newsom
LA Politics August 25, 2025

How Much Will This Cost? ‘No Price Tag for Democracy,’ Says Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom is making strategic moves to position California as a ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities
LA Politics November 4, 2025

How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities

Elections on Tuesday in California, New Jersey and other states are unfolding ... more

2 mins read
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Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community? Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community?
LA Politics May 16, 2025

Gavin’s Latino Problem: Can You Court the Center Without Selling Out the Community?

As 2028 looms, California’s governor risks losing the state’s largest ethnic group ... more

4 mins read
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Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire
LA Politics November 10, 2025

Gavin Newsom’s Secret Weapon: How He Built an Online Influencer Empire

When Gavin Newsom needed to hype his redistricting ballot measure, he did ... more

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Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming
LA Politics August 21, 2025

Gavin Newsom: The Internet Troll You Didn’t See Coming

“I’ve changed,” Newsom told Fox LA when asked about his new media ... more

2 mins read
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Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. ‘Deal With Your Crime Epidemic’ Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. ‘Deal With Your Crime Epidemic’
LA Politics October 8, 2025

Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. ‘Deal With Your Crime Epidemic’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state ... more

3 mins read
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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

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support
Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
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First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents
Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more

2 mins read
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Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.” Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.”
Cover Story November 21, 2025

Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.”

“The Councilmember attended a holiday food distribution at William Mead Homes, providing ... more

3 mins read
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Eunisses Hernandez: “We’re Not Displacing People — We’re Giving MacArthur Park a Moment to Breathe” Eunisses Hernandez: “We’re Not Displacing People — We’re Giving MacArthur Park a Moment to Breathe”
LA Politics October 23, 2025

Eunisses Hernandez: “We’re Not Displacing People — We’re Giving MacArthur Park a Moment to Breathe”

“Everything we do is based on listening to the people on the ... more

7 mins read
Francisco Castro

News Digest

New Pancreatic Cancer Pill Gets FDA Green Light for Some Patients. Why Daraxonrasib Matters Now
Latino Riders Likely Driving LA Metro Ridership Growth in 2026, With Pomona and East LA Emerging as Key Corridors
California’s New CalFresh Work Rules Start June 1. Thousands of Los Angeles Families May Need to Act Now
What Harvard’s Happiness Research Missed About Latinos and Why Los Angeles Families May Already Know the Answer
From Undocumented Laborer in Los Angeles to U.S. Bishop: Evelio Menjivar’s Historic Rise Carries Deep Meaning for Latino Families

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