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11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown 11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown
Immigration September 3, 2026

11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown

Eleven California commercial truck-driving schools have been shut down as federal officials ... more

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Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger
Labor September 3, 2026

Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs as it restructures. The roles being ... 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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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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They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders? They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders?
DACA September 1, 2026

They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders?

The lawsuits could change what some undocumented students pay for college, including ... more

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Rats Don’t Evacuate: The Real Issue in Boyle Heights Rats Don’t Evacuate: The Real Issue in Boyle Heights
Latinos August 31, 2026

Rats Don’t Evacuate: The Real Issue in Boyle Heights

When the Lineage cold-storage warehouse caught fire on June 17, 2026, the ... more

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LAUSD Invests Millions in Athletic Facilities as Franklin and Roosevelt Seek Upgrades LAUSD Invests Millions in Athletic Facilities as Franklin and Roosevelt Seek Upgrades
Education August 31, 2026

LAUSD Invests Millions in Athletic Facilities as Franklin and Roosevelt Seek Upgrades

The school community has launched a petition calling for a new athletic ... more

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The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911 The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911
Immigration August 31, 2026

The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911

You do not have to be detained by immigration agents to be ... more

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The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It
Health August 31, 2026

The Latino Paradox Protected a Generation From Suicide. Three New Pressures Are Breaking It

Forced work to support the family. Grief and disruption from a parent's ... more

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One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year. One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.
LA Politics August 30, 2026

One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.

Illegal dumping reports in Los Angeles have surged since 2024, even as ... more

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Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity. Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.
Housing August 30, 2026

Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.

From Boyle Heights to South Central, community campaigns are converging around demands ... more

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From Mexico to the American Playground: How Takis Became a Kids’ Obsession From Mexico to the American Playground: How Takis Became a Kids’ Obsession
Business August 30, 2026

From Mexico to the American Playground: How Takis Became a Kids’ Obsession

A snack born in Mexico has become one of the most recognizable ... more

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L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System? L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?
Business August 28, 2026

L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?

Los Angeles says it wants street vendors to become legal businesses. But ... more

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California Student Homelessness Hits Record High. Nearly 300,000 Students Were Affected Last Year California Student Homelessness Hits Record High. Nearly 300,000 Students Were Affected Last Year
Education August 26, 2026

California Student Homelessness Hits Record High. Nearly 300,000 Students Were Affected Last Year

New UCLA research finds student homelessness has intensified across California, with the ... more

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America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing. America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.
Economy August 26, 2026

America Is Going Cashless. But in Latino Neighborhoods, Cash Isn’t Disappearing.

A growing number of Americans are leaving their wallets at home. For ... more

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LAUSD’s Student Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. “This Is an Epidemic.” LAUSD’s Student Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. “This Is an Epidemic.”
Cover Story August 26, 2026

LAUSD’s Student Crisis Is No Longer a Warning. “This Is an Epidemic.”

The disappearance of hundreds of students from LAUSD classrooms is not simply ... more

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LAUSD Is Dropping César Chávez From Its School Names. In El Sereno, the Change Is Already Here LAUSD Is Dropping César Chávez From Its School Names. In El Sereno, the Change Is Already Here
Education August 26, 2026

LAUSD Is Dropping César Chávez From Its School Names. In El Sereno, the Change Is Already Here

For families returning to school this fall, one Los Angeles elementary school ... more

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California Opened the Door to College for Undocumented Students. But How Long Will They Keep Walking Through It? California Opened the Door to College for Undocumented Students. But How Long Will They Keep Walking Through It?
DACA August 26, 2026

California Opened the Door to College for Undocumented Students. But How Long Will They Keep Walking Through It?

California has spent years expanding access to higher education for undocumented students. ... more

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