Category: Latinos
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María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’ María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’
Health June 30, 2025

María Elena Durazo: Denial of Healthcare Program Is ‘A Betrayal of Immigrant Communities’

Undocumented Californians have paid nearly $8.5 billion in state and local taxes, ... more

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Many Americans disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies Many Americans disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies
Immigration June 20, 2025

Many Americans disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies

The current U.S. immigration policy, which has defined much of the Trump ... more

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The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars
Crime May 6, 2026

The Alleged “Narco Queen” of MacArthur Park Is Finally Behind Bars

Federal agents arrested 18 suspects and seized nearly 19 kilograms of fentanyl ... more

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Luz Films is born to produce Latin films Luz Films is born to produce Latin films
Latinos January 26, 2024

Luz Films is born to produce Latin films

Sergio Lira, Lynette Coll and Cristobal Güell are launching Luz Films, a ... more

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In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm
Cover Story September 1, 2026

In LA’s Latino Neighborhoods, How Safe Is the Football Dream? New CTE Research Raises the Alarm

(All Photos: @East Side Media TV/Erik Sarni) New research on CTE is raising ... more

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Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City
Climate Change September 16, 2026

Why Boyle Heights Has Fewer Trees Than Studio City

Los Angeles City Council is reviewing tree-spacing guidelines after research found that ... more

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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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LA Court Cuts Could Hit Hardest for the County’s Spanish Speaking Majority LA Court Cuts Could Hit Hardest for the County’s Spanish Speaking Majority
Immigration September 21, 2026

LA Court Cuts Could Hit Hardest for the County’s Spanish Speaking Majority

A $35,000 employee buyout program is part of a broader effort to ... more

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Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy
Economy September 1, 2026

Not Just Street Vendors: LA’s $504 Million Economy

Los Angeles has spent years trying to bring street vendors into the ... more

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Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents
Latinos July 6, 2026

Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents

California law allows authorities to issue steep fines, impound vehicles, suspend driver's ... more

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Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race? Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?
LA Politics September 14, 2026

Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?

Nearly 288,000 Los Angeles County voters requested Spanish-language election materials during the ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study
Immigration June 30, 2026

Soto-Martínez Says Noncitizen Voting Proposal Requires Further Study

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to remove a proposal allowing ... more

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The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households
California August 23, 2026

The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households

Los Angeles County officials are warning residents about scammers posing as court ... more

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