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Latino Candidates Shut Out of Key USC Gubernatorial Debate as Voters Shift Beyond Identity Politics Latino Candidates Shut Out of Key USC Gubernatorial Debate as Voters Shift Beyond Identity Politics
Politics March 21, 2026

Latino Candidates Shut Out of Key USC Gubernatorial Debate as Voters Shift Beyond Identity Politics

Latino candidates excluded USC gubernatorial debate highlights a major shift in California ... more

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California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch
Economy March 21, 2026

California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch

California gas tax relief 2026 debate intensifies after SB 1035 fails, as ... more

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Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition
Education March 19, 2026

Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition

The LAUSD strike negotiations Los Angeles highlight deep tensions over wages, school ... more

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Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds
Politics March 16, 2026

Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds

New national polling shows Latino voters in California prioritizing housing costs, wages, ... more

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Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll
Politics March 13, 2026

Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll

New polling data shows Governor Gavin Newsom with an early advantage among ... more

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Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing
Politics March 11, 2026

Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing

New state funding and accountability measures target homelessness and untreated behavioral health ... more

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Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided
Politics March 8, 2026

Chad Bianco Tops Latino Polls, But One-Third of Voters Are Still Undecided

Early polling reveals Latino voters remain largely undecided, giving them unprecedented influence ... more

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Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex
Politics March 3, 2026

Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex

New polling from leading research organizations shows overwhelming Latino support for voter ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies
Politics February 25, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies

In his Spanish-language response, Sen. Alex Padilla addressed economic pressures, immigration enforcement, ... more

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Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central
Politics February 24, 2026

Why the State of the Union Rebuttal Matters in 2026 — And Why Latino Voters Are Central

Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish State of the Union rebuttal highlights immigration, affordability, ... more

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Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not
California February 22, 2026

Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not

  Residents, law enforcement, and advocacy groups are demanding action as a major ... more

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California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health
Politics February 21, 2026

California Social Media Restrictions Target Teen Mental Health

New California policies backed by state leaders aim to limit addictive platform ... more

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Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest
California February 18, 2026

Hilton, Swalwell, Bianco Top Recent Poll in California Governor Contest

The latest California governor race poll shows a fragmented electorate, rising Republican ... more

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LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars
Education February 18, 2026

LAUSD at a Breaking Point: 3,200 Layoff Notices as Enrollment Plunges and Spending Soars

The LAUSD budget deficit exposes deeper questions about enrollment decline, record California ... more

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Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers
Immigration February 10, 2026

Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Los Angeles redraws the line between city ... more

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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

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LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates
LA Politics February 5, 2026

LA County Approves $843 Million Homelessness Budget—With Deep Cuts That Alarm Advocates

Supervisors cite a $303 million shortfall as advocates warn reduced outreach and ... more