Category: LA Politics
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Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28 Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28
Education March 29, 2026

Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28

LAUSD Proposition 28 funds lawsuit raises questions about arts funding, school board ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign
LA Politics June 25, 2026

Karen Bass Taps Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter to Lead Reelection Campaign

Chávez Rodríguez is also the granddaughter of César Chávez, the labor leader ... more

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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

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Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Education April 14, 2026

Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks

Karen Bass LAUSD strike intervention highlights tensions over political leadership, union pressure, ... more

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Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty
LA Politics June 1, 2026

Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty

From doomscrolling and nonstop news alerts to uncertainty about the future, Election ... more

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“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember “Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember
LA Politics October 6, 2025

“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember

Ysabel Jurado took advantage of the then-councilman’s supposed absence from community affairs. ... 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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What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life
LA Politics April 28, 2026

What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life

  Wendy Carrillo California State Senate race for District 26 brings renewed focus ... more

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Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize
LA Politics June 15, 2026

Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize

Spencer Pratt may be out of the mayoral runoff, but the more ... more

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He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself
LA Politics March 31, 2026

He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself

Nelson Grande Los Angeles City Council District 1 campaign reflects a grassroots ... more

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Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership” Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”
Cover Story June 28, 2026

Margarita Amador Blasts Response to Massive Warehouse Fire as “Failure of Leadership”

Community leaders say the warehouse fire exposed major gaps in emergency response, ... more

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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

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Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race
LA Politics April 27, 2026

Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race

Los Angeles CD1 election fundraising remains lower than other major races, even ... more

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Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1 Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1
Cover Story June 15, 2026

Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1

Eunisses Hernández confirmed her position as councilmember after being re-elected for another ... 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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Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day
LA Politics March 31, 2026

Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day

For years, Cesar Chavez Day in California was observed on Tuesday, March ... more

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