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L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them? L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?
LA Politics April 8, 2026

L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?

Los Angeles business groups Karen Bass endorsement highlights a growing political alignment ... more

3 mins read
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Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... more

4 mins read
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18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents 18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents
LA Politics July 6, 2026

18 Days Later, City Presses Lineage to Relocate Fire-Affected Residents

Eighteen days after the fire began at a Lineage cold storage warehouse ... more

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Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.” Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”
California June 10, 2025

Terry Cortez: “People are scared. This feels like another pandemic.”

"People who can are staying home. They're afraid of running into immigration ... more

3 mins read
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Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede” Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede”
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Erasing Cesar Chavez? The Fight Over His Name—and the Fate of “Sí Se Puede”

Questions began to surface after accusations against the former leader of the ... more

2 mins read
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Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot? Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot?
LA Politics April 20, 2026

Should Antonio Villaraigosa Step Aside—or Keep Chasing a Long Shot?

The California governor debate 2026 highlights shifting momentum, limited Latino representation, and ... more

3 mins read
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Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires
LA Politics June 11, 2026

Keeping It in the Family: Karen Bass’s Brother Sues City Over Palisades Fires

While Karen Bass isn't the city of Los Angeles itself, she does ... more

2 mins read
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“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights “I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights
Cover Story July 30, 2026

“I Will Not Rest Until Justice Is Served”: Mark González on Boyle Heights

The California Assembly Majority Whip says local officials should have acted differently ... more

5 mins read
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$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism $2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism
LA Politics October 20, 2025

$2.3M Fence Process Starts at MacArthur Park, Draws Criticism

The proposed fence would be a green wrought iron fence around the ... more

4 mins read
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Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low
California May 10, 2026

Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low

Latino elected officials are increasing nationwide and across California, yet Los Angeles ... more

5 mins read
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“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent “We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent
Cover Story February 26, 2026

“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent

For Marelyn Avila, the debate over whether LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is ... more

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CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect? CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect?
LA Politics April 10, 2026

CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect?

The first candidates’ forum for the CD1 council seat was deeply disappointing. ... more

3 mins read
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Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference
LA Politics June 1, 2026

Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference

Just two days before Election Day, the L.A. County Registrar and County ... more

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Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election
California June 12, 2026

Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election

What Happened to the Latino Vote in California’s Recent Primary Elections? “Latinos began ... more

4 mins read
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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

5 mins read
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Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks
LA Politics March 26, 2026

Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks

"The carreta was established in the late ‘60s by Jesus “Don Chuy” ... more

2 mins read
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Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent
Cover Story June 24, 2026

Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Appoints Andrés E. Chait as Superintendent

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education today announced the appointment of ... more

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‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power ‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power
Cover Story August 16, 2026

‘South LA Is Not for Sale’: Estuardo Mazariegos Wants to Turn District 9’s Pain Into Power

At first glance, or even after hearing him speak, the image Estuardo ... more

8 mins read
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Organization Attacks L.A. City Council with Full-Page Ad Over $30 Minimum Wage Proposal for Hotel Workers Organization Attacks L.A. City Council with Full-Page Ad Over $30 Minimum Wage Proposal for Hotel Workers
LA Politics May 22, 2025

Organization Attacks L.A. City Council with Full-Page Ad Over $30 Minimum Wage Proposal for Hotel Workers

The Los Angeles City Council is set to appear in a full-page ... more

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Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.” Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.”
LA Politics November 21, 2025

Eunisses Hernández: “We’re Not Going to Withhold Food Because of Who Else is Standing in the Parking Lot.”

“The Councilmember attended a holiday food distribution at William Mead Homes, providing ... more

3 mins read
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News Digest

Voted for Bass in 2022. Back Raman in 2026: A Generational Revolt Among Young Latinos
The MacArthur Park Connection: Inside the 12 Year Rise and Fall of ‘Turko’s’ Smuggling Empire
The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
Metrolink Fares are Going Up on Monday. Nearly 1.9 Million Latino Trips a Year Are on the Line
The 170,000-Mile Question: What Happens When the Expensive Battery Is the Part You’re Worried About?

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