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Shorter lines, faster service coming to DMV as services move online Shorter lines, faster service coming to DMV as services move online
LA May 24, 2024

Shorter lines, faster service coming to DMV as services move online

The state of California says it's making it easier for you to ... more

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Education Second, Naloxone First, the LAUSD strategy to reverse fentanyl overdoses Education Second, Naloxone First, the LAUSD strategy to reverse fentanyl overdoses
Education September 23, 2022

Education Second, Naloxone First, the LAUSD strategy to reverse fentanyl overdoses

According to LAUSD authorities, in the month of September alone, nine fentanyl ... more

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California leads the nation in student loan debt California leads the nation in student loan debt
Education September 17, 2024

California leads the nation in student loan debt

California has the highest amount of student loan debt in the nation, ... more

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A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S.; Latino students comprising 9.23% of the enrolled student body A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S.; Latino students comprising 9.23% of the enrolled student body
Education May 28, 2025

A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S.; Latino students comprising 9.23% of the enrolled student body

"Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard." That's what the nation's oldest ... more

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Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community” Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”
Latinos May 20, 2024

Julián Castro: “I want all candidates and all parties to pay attention to the needs of the Latino community”

Julián Castro, who helped build Hispanics’ presence on the national political stage ... more

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How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive
Latinos August 9, 2024

How do Latinos feel about Tim Walz? In Minnesota, mostly positive

Although their population is small compared to other states, Latinos in Minnesota ... more

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Gascón recall proponents deliver 717,000 signatures to county Gascón recall proponents deliver 717,000 signatures to county
US Politics July 8, 2022

Gascón recall proponents deliver 717,000 signatures to county

Campaign organizers seeking to recall embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George ... more

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Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics
Technology April 30, 2024

Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics

Most Americans are wary of social media's role in politics and its ... more

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2 million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote – but might not know Key takeaways 2 million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote – but might not know Key takeaways
US Politics October 16, 2024

2 million voters with felony convictions have the right to vote – but might not know Key takeaways

Voting eligibility for people with felony convictions has expanded since 1997, with ... more

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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights
US Politics December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights

Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr., who died on December 29, ... more

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Washington to Restrict Visas for Foreigners It Believes Are “Censoring” Americans Washington to Restrict Visas for Foreigners It Believes Are “Censoring” Americans
Immigration May 29, 2025

Washington to Restrict Visas for Foreigners It Believes Are “Censoring” Americans

The United States announced a new restriction on its visa policy Wednesday. ... more

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Smuggler Abandons 1-Year-Old Baby in a River on the Border Smuggler Abandons 1-Year-Old Baby in a River on the Border
Immigration March 28, 2023

Smuggler Abandons 1-Year-Old Baby in a River on the Border

The smuggler emerges from the water and walks onto a small road ... more

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Mexico valued the life of each migrant killed in fire at $200,000 Mexico valued the life of each migrant killed in fire at $200,000
Immigration August 14, 2023

Mexico valued the life of each migrant killed in fire at $200,000

The Mexican government, through the National Institute of Migration (INM), has initiated ... more

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Half of Americans support mass deportations: The Harris Poll Half of Americans support mass deportations: The Harris Poll
Immigration May 1, 2024

Half of Americans support mass deportations: The Harris Poll

Half of all Americans say they favor the mass deportation of people ... more

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Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for Biden administration program Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for Biden administration program
Immigration August 20, 2024

Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for Biden administration program

The U.S. government on Monday began accepting applications for the Biden administration ... more

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The Virgen de Guadalupe: The ‘Weapon’ of Mexican Migration The Virgen de Guadalupe: The ‘Weapon’ of Mexican Migration
Immigration December 5, 2024

The Virgen de Guadalupe: The ‘Weapon’ of Mexican Migration

An icon of Mexicans that has been exported to the world, the ... more

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Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows
Health January 15, 2025

Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows

A new data brief from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute ... more