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Karen Bass: ‘We are a city of immigrants,’ vows to defend sanctuary city policies Karen Bass: ‘We are a city of immigrants,’ vows to defend sanctuary city policies
Immigration July 2, 2025

Karen Bass: ‘We are a city of immigrants,’ vows to defend sanctuary city policies

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday that the city will continue ... 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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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

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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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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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Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes. Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.
LA Politics May 16, 2026

Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.

A new report claims President Donald Trump is considering backing reality television ... 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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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