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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
Reynaldo Mena
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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

3 mins read
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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

2 mins read
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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 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

4 mins read
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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 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

2 mins read
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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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Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned? Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?
Education February 27, 2026

Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?

In November 2024, Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder and former CEO of the now-defunct ... more

2 mins read
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Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff
Education April 14, 2026

Andrés Chait Proves His Leadership in LAUSD Deal That Delivers Wins for Teachers and Staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike that would have impacted nearly 400,000 ... more

2 mins read
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The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections
LA Politics June 1, 2026

The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections

Polls show undecided voters have sharply declined since March, but the remaining ... more

5 mins read
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“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials “Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials
LA Politics July 10, 2026

“Would You Sleep in Our Homes?” Boyle Heights Exposes the Divide Between Residents and Elected Officials

If the mayor thought that bringing the "heavyweights" of Latino representation to ... more

3 mins read
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Nelson Grande: “The Community is Hurting, it Needs Attention, We are Under Attack, and We Don’t Have a Voice.” Nelson Grande: “The Community is Hurting, it Needs Attention, We are Under Attack, and We Don’t Have a Voice.”
LA Politics October 1, 2025

Nelson Grande: “The Community is Hurting, it Needs Attention, We are Under Attack, and We Don’t Have a Voice.”

Nelson Grande with Vanny Arias and volunteers of NELA Food Distribution after ... more

5 mins read
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Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back

The Brooklyn Avenue Boyle Heights name change debate highlights tensions between honoring ... more

3 mins read
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Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change
LA Politics April 22, 2026

Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change

Sara Hernández State Senate District 26 campaign highlights housing, education, and child ... more

7 mins read
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“The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.” “The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.”
Immigration July 8, 2025

“The Struggle is Day by Day and Will Last as Long as It Needs to.”

Food distribution. Mando is part of one of the most active Latino organizations ... more

4 mins read
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Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28 Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28
Education March 29, 2026

Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28

LAUSD Proposition 28 funds lawsuit raises questions about arts funding, school board ... more

3 mins read
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California Awards $11.3 Million to 13 “Prohousing” Communities. What It Means for Housing
Bass vs. Raman: L.A. Mayoral Debate Turns Into a Fight Over Results, Leadership and Who Can Fix City Hall

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