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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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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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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

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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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Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back

The Brooklyn Avenue Boyle Heights name change debate highlights tensions between honoring ... more

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“The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.” “The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.”
Immigration July 8, 2025

“The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.”

Food distribution. Mando is part of one of the most active Latino organizations ... more

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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
Cover Story 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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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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Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff
Education April 14, 2026

Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike that would have impacted nearly 400,000 ... more

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Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council
LA Politics October 14, 2025

Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council

He’s carried that understanding forward through initiatives like Life Skills Sports Academy, ... 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