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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