Category: LA Politics
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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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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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Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal
Immigration April 30, 2026

Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal

Donald Trump wants to deport them, and Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to ... more

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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... more

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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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Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda
LA Politics April 5, 2026

Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda

Eunisses Hernández reelection Los Angeles campaign highlights experience, political resistance, and growing ... more

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Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote? Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?
LA Politics May 18, 2026

Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?

Polls show Karen Bass with a clear advantage among Latino voters, but ... more

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This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments
LA Politics April 16, 2026

This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments

By ChrisAnna Mink CalMatters IN SUMMARY A California lawmaker wants to bring more families into ... more

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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

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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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Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm? Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?
Education June 22, 2026

Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?

Los Angeles Unified Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who had been under FBI ... more

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Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported
LA Politics February 24, 2026

Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported

The Dodgers White House visit Trump revives tensions in Los Angeles, where ... more

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Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass
Cover Story May 19, 2026

Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass

The split inside Los Angeles’ progressive City Council bloc is exposing tensions ... more

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During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization
Immigration June 9, 2025

During protests, the Mexican flag stands as a symbol of Latin heritage—not colonization

Throughout this weekend's protests, Mexican and other Latin American flags have emerged ... more

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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline
Immigration June 9, 2026

Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline

City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez launched a campaign Tuesday to allow noncitizens to ... more

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Trump seeks to actively involve the LAPD in the raids Trump seeks to actively involve the LAPD in the raids
Immigration July 1, 2025

Trump seeks to actively involve the LAPD in the raids

The lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the city of Los ... more

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Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1 Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1
LA Politics March 24, 2026

Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1

After more than 30 years as an activist and community leader, her ... more

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