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The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles
Cover Story August 10, 2026

The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles

(Note: We use “South Central” to reflect how José Ugarte describes the ... more

12 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed “You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed
California August 10, 2026

“You Don’t Need Spanish to Be Latino”: The Identity Tension Pew Data Just Confirmed

New Pew data reveals a contradiction many Latino families recognize: Spanish isn't ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow

Nearly two months after the Lineage warehouse fire, air monitoring continues at ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight

A proposed expansion of Los Angeles' Fair Work Week rules could cover ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
133
Ariana Grande, Body Image, and the Pressure to Look Perfect: What Latinas Can Learn Ariana Grande, Body Image, and the Pressure to Look Perfect: What Latinas Can Learn
Latinos August 6, 2026

Ariana Grande, Body Image, and the Pressure to Look Perfect: What Latinas Can Learn

A conversation about one celebrity’s appearance reveals a larger challenge for Latina ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
164
AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions
California August 6, 2026

AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for massive computing facilities, California communities are ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
125
Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest
Food August 5, 2026

Food Insecurity Surges in Orange County, With Latino Families and Children Hit Hardest

A new Feeding America report reveals a sharp increase in food insecurity ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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El Sereno Residents Say Ysabel Jurado Isn’t Listening — And the Encampment Keeps Growing El Sereno Residents Say Ysabel Jurado Isn’t Listening — And the Encampment Keeps Growing
Housing August 4, 2026

El Sereno Residents Say Ysabel Jurado Isn’t Listening — And the Encampment Keeps Growing

Residents say a partially demolished building on Huntington Drive has become a ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Who Was the Salvadoran Edwin López-Cornejo? The 22nd Person to Die in ICE Custody this Year Who Was the Salvadoran Edwin López-Cornejo? The 22nd Person to Die in ICE Custody this Year
Immigration August 4, 2026

Who Was the Salvadoran Edwin López-Cornejo? The 22nd Person to Die in ICE Custody this Year

The death of Edwin López-Cornejo at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention facility ... more

2 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Solar power is growing among Latino families. The challenge is turning interest into ownership. Solar power is growing among Latino families. The challenge is turning interest into ownership.
Climate Change August 4, 2026

Solar power is growing among Latino families. The challenge is turning interest into ownership.

California offers rebates and incentives that can reduce the cost of rooftop ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
171
A National Increase in School Supply and Food Costs is Adding Pressure to Families Preparing for the 2026–27 School Year A National Increase in School Supply and Food Costs is Adding Pressure to Families Preparing for the 2026–27 School Year
Education August 3, 2026

A National Increase in School Supply and Food Costs is Adding Pressure to Families Preparing for the 2026–27 School Year

The price of school supplies and lunch essentials has climbed again, putting ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
195
California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest
Education August 3, 2026

California Schools Brace for More Layoffs as Enrollment Crisis Deepens — Latino Students Hit Hardest

Declining enrollment is shrinking school budgets across California, prompting layoffs, program reductions ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Robbie Avila is Chasing an NBA Dream. For Many Latino Fans, his Fight Feels Familiar Robbie Avila is Chasing an NBA Dream. For Many Latino Fans, his Fight Feels Familiar
Latinos August 3, 2026

Robbie Avila is Chasing an NBA Dream. For Many Latino Fans, his Fight Feels Familiar

The Mexican-American basketball standout brings an unconventional game, a unique journey and ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
184
The city has Given Lineage Logistics a New Cleanup Deadline. For Boyle Heights Families, the First Day of School May Arrive First. The city has Given Lineage Logistics a New Cleanup Deadline. For Boyle Heights Families, the First Day of School May Arrive First.
Community & Society August 2, 2026

The city has Given Lineage Logistics a New Cleanup Deadline. For Boyle Heights Families, the First Day of School May Arrive First.

Los Angeles officials pushed the Lineage Logistics cleanup deadline to Aug. 14, ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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‘Under the Sun and Out of the Shadows’: New Report Details Farmworkers’ Fears of Deportation ‘Under the Sun and Out of the Shadows’: New Report Details Farmworkers’ Fears of Deportation
California August 2, 2026

‘Under the Sun and Out of the Shadows’: New Report Details Farmworkers’ Fears of Deportation

A nationwide survey of more than 2,250 agricultural workers finds widespread concerns ... more

2 mins read
Andrea Perez
159
How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles
Immigration July 30, 2026

How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles

An NBER study found that increased immigration enforcement can reduce workforce participation, ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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As California Vineyards Shrink, Latino Workers Face an Uncertain Future As California Vineyards Shrink, Latino Workers Face an Uncertain Future
Immigration July 30, 2026

As California Vineyards Shrink, Latino Workers Face an Uncertain Future

Vineyard removals, declining wine demand and reduced harvests are leaving many Latino ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
193
Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain
Health July 30, 2026

Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain

Hospitals are reporting more uninsured patients as higher insurance costs and changes ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
261
“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights “I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights
Cover Story July 30, 2026

“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights

The California Assembly Majority Whip says local officials should have acted differently ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?
The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
Dual Citizenship Applications Surge at LA’s Mexican Consulate as Mexican-Heritage Families Seek a Second Passport
The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households

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