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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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Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use
Community & Society August 26, 2026

Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use

Los Angeles is considering new rules for apartment utility billing. Here’s what ... 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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The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch
Health August 25, 2026

The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch

Scientists are moving beyond slowing hair loss and toward regenerating dormant follicles ... more

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L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It
LA Politics August 25, 2026

L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It

The county with more languages spoken than any election jurisdiction in America ... more

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L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That
Climate Change August 25, 2026

L.A.’s Heat Is Unequal. So Is Its Shade. A 28,000 Tree Campaign Aims to Change That

  As another heat wave grips Southern California, Los Angeles is confronting a ... more

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ICE Arrests Hit Nearly 50,000 in July. What Does That Mean for Los Angeles? ICE Arrests Hit Nearly 50,000 in July. What Does That Mean for Los Angeles?
Immigration August 25, 2026

ICE Arrests Hit Nearly 50,000 in July. What Does That Mean for Los Angeles?

The highest monthly arrest total of President Donald Trump’s second term comes ... more

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Five Quiet Immigration Changes That Could Affect Latino Families Five Quiet Immigration Changes That Could Affect Latino Families
Immigration August 25, 2026

Five Quiet Immigration Changes That Could Affect Latino Families

From a broader public charge test to immigrant visa restrictions and changing ... more

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The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026 The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026
Health August 25, 2026

The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026

A new FDA-cleared Roche test expands blood-based Alzheimer’s assessment across primary and ... more

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2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote? 2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote?
2026 Proposition August 25, 2026

2026 California Proposition 39 Explained: What Would Change When You Vote?

Proposition 39 would add new identification and citizenship-verification requirements to California elections. ... more

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El Juglar del Son: He Said Goodbye Amid Tears, Blessings and Music, but the Son Jarocho Lives On in Tlalixcoyan El Juglar del Son: He Said Goodbye Amid Tears, Blessings and Music, but the Son Jarocho Lives On in Tlalixcoyan
Culture August 24, 2026

El Juglar del Son: He Said Goodbye Amid Tears, Blessings and Music, but the Son Jarocho Lives On in Tlalixcoyan

The Los Angeles-based musician known as Jarochelo returns to his family's Veracruz ... more

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Ninth Circuit Lifts California Border Patrol Limits: What Farmworkers and Immigrant Families Need to Know Ninth Circuit Lifts California Border Patrol Limits: What Farmworkers and Immigrant Families Need to Know
Immigration August 24, 2026

Ninth Circuit Lifts California Border Patrol Limits: What Farmworkers and Immigrant Families Need to Know

The Ninth Circuit lifted a major injunction limiting Border Patrol stops. Here’s ... more

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The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms
Latinos August 24, 2026

The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms

Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters in 2024. New Texas polling ... more

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership? California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Cover Story August 24, 2026

California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?

A new OpenTheBooks report says California received $81.4 billion in HUD spending ... more

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Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It? Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?
Health August 23, 2026

Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?

The first FDA-approved once-weekly basal insulin is entering the U.S. market. For ... more

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