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For ICE, Mental Illness Is No Shield From Deportation For ICE, Mental Illness Is No Shield From Deportation
Immigration October 27, 2026

For ICE, Mental Illness Is No Shield From Deportation

A man’s disputed citizenship claim highlights how serious mental illness can complicate ... more

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Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos
Immigration September 21, 2026

Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos

Three U.S. citizens of Salvadoran origin have been detained in El Salvador ... more

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West Hollywood Opens the Door for Street Vendors With Proposed Free Vending Zone West Hollywood Opens the Door for Street Vendors With Proposed Free Vending Zone
Latinos October 20, 2026

West Hollywood Opens the Door for Street Vendors With Proposed Free Vending Zone

The Rainbow District pilot program could give sidewalk food vendors a designated ... more

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Undocumented and Facing Divorce: What Rights Do You Really Have? Undocumented and Facing Divorce: What Rights Do You Really Have?
Immigration May 3, 2026

Undocumented and Facing Divorce: What Rights Do You Really Have?

  Immigrants in California can seek divorce, child custody, and asset division regardless ... more

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US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging
Health June 12, 2026

US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging

Drug overdoses dramatically increased over the last two decades, with the number ... more

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LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit? LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit?
Business October 12, 2026

LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit?

The Port of Los Angeles handled more cargo in September than in ... more

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FIFA Considers Asking Trump to Halt ICE Raids During World Cup FIFA Considers Asking Trump to Halt ICE Raids During World Cup
Immigration April 15, 2026

FIFA Considers Asking Trump to Halt ICE Raids During World Cup

ICE raids World Cup concerns are growing as FIFA weighs whether Gianni ... more

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Pause AI in Schools? A 5-Year Ban Gains Ground Pause AI in Schools? A 5-Year Ban Gains Ground
Education April 19, 2026

Pause AI in Schools? A 5-Year Ban Gains Ground

The AI in schools moratorium debate is growing as experts warn of ... more

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California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen
LA Politics July 26, 2026

California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen

After nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's primary, election officials ... more

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What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy
Housing July 13, 2026

What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy

Governor Gavin Newsom says the new bipartisan housing law validates California's approach ... more

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LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves
Economy July 5, 2026

LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves

Hundreds of transit jobs, expanded bilingual hiring and record ridership are giving ... more

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57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino? 57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino?
Immigration August 12, 2026

57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino?

Paul Osterman's new research argues that more than one-third of U.S. workers ... more

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Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers
Finances July 13, 2026

Trump Administration Pushes Banks to Tighten ITIN Loans Despite Strong Repayment Record Among Undocumented Borrowers

Federal regulators are warning banks that lending to undocumented immigrants carries higher ... more

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California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students? California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students?
DACA October 26, 2026

California Voters Are Unhappy With Newsom. What Does He Owe Latino Communities and Undocumented Students?

California’s debate over Newsom’s record highlights a gap between helping undocumented students ... more

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FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions
Crime May 27, 2026

FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions

New FBI data shows major declines in violent crime and property crime ... more

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White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus
Immigration October 27, 2026

White House Wants Immigration Status on IRS Forms, Putting ITIN Holders in Focus

The draft 2026 return asks about citizenship or work authorization. Separate credit ... more

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Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families
Community & Society August 25, 2026

Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families

New research finds that restricting sugary drinks from SNAP benefits changes purchasing ... more

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