Category: LA Politics
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Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress
Eunisses Hernandez June 16, 2025

Eunisses Hernandez Wants to Continue Pushing for Progress

As she launches her reelection campaign, Los Angeles City District 1 Councilmember ... more

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Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California
California January 8, 2026

Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California

Trump administration freezes child care funds in five Democratic-led states, citing fraud ... 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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LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts
LA Politics April 21, 2026

LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts

Los Angeles budget 2026 prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core services while ... 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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Proposition 50: Latino Voters “the Most Undecided” Proposition 50: Latino Voters “the Most Undecided”
LA Politics October 23, 2025

Proposition 50: Latino Voters “the Most Undecided”

Latino voters, the state's largest racial group and about 30% of likely ... more

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‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students ‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students
Education February 16, 2026

‘Don’t Give Up—Do Something,’ Sonia Sotomayor Urges UCLA Students

During a Feb. 6 visit to UCLA School of Law, the Supreme ... 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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Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact
LA Politics May 23, 2025

Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact

Revised $13.9B budget averts 1,000 layoffs but reduces LAPD staffing and homelessness ... more

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Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest
California August 22, 2025

Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest

Katie Porter was the biggest beneficiary of Kamala Harris passing on a ... 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