Category: LA Politics
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Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit
LA Politics May 8, 2025

Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit

Nebraska leads 17-state alliance against electric truck mandates, citing supply chain and ... more

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Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era
California March 14, 2026

Xavier Becerra: USC–ABC Gubernatorial Debate Echoed ‘No Dogs, Negroes or Mexicans Allowed’ Era

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra criticized a planned ... more

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Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality
LA Politics September 25, 2025

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

"You've got a bunch of consultants and professionals who are saying, this ... more

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Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely
Cover Story February 7, 2026

Why Many Latino Renters Will be Watching Nithya Raman’s Challenge to Karen Bass Closely

The City Councilmember positions her campaign around housing delivery, public trust, and ... more

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Who’s Stopping Them? Federal Raids Hit LA Despite Court Ban Who’s Stopping Them? Federal Raids Hit LA Despite Court Ban
Immigration August 11, 2025

Who’s Stopping Them? Federal Raids Hit LA Despite Court Ban

After a month of militarized raids and racial profiling throughout Southern California, ... 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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What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits
FYI May 20, 2025

What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits

Latino Families in California Face Major Risks Under New Trump-Backed Bill Targeting ... 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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“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent “We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent
Cover Story February 26, 2026

“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent

For Marelyn Avila, the debate over whether LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is ... more

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Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026 Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026
Cover Story January 1, 2026

Voting With Clarity in Los Angeles: Understanding the Issues Behind the Promises in 2026

A voter guide to public safety, homelessness, housing, the local economy, and ... more

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Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass
California September 9, 2025

Villaraigosa Gains Momentum with Endorsement from Mayor Karen Bass

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass plans to endorse Antonio Villaraigosa, a longtime ... more

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UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws
LA Politics March 20, 2026

UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws

The allegations against Cesar Chavez could have sweeping legal and financial implications ... more

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Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips
Economy March 23, 2026

Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips

Uber Lyft drivers gas prices impact is forcing gig workers to change ... 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
Cover Story 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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Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe
California May 13, 2025

Trump Targets California’s Aid Program for Immigrants in Sweeping Federal Probe

DHS demands records amid claims undocumented migrants received taxpayer-funded benefits—Los Angeles first, ... 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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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