Category: LA Politics
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Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize
LA Politics June 15, 2026

Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize

Spencer Pratt may be out of the mayoral runoff, but the more ... 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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As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How
Housing August 5, 2026

As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How

As Santa Monica moves toward a city-controlled homelessness system, Los Angeles is ... 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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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

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Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm? Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?
Education June 22, 2026

Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?

Los Angeles Unified Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who had been under FBI ... more

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AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions
California August 6, 2026

AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for massive computing facilities, California communities are ... more

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A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor
LA Politics April 6, 2026

A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor

Los Angeles mayor election 2026 poll reveals a volatile race with a ... more

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3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt 3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt
Cover Story February 22, 2026

3,200 Layoff Notices Issued as LAUSD Adds Millions in Legal Debt

As layoffs move forward, the Los Angeles school district is authorizing hundreds ... more

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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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$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

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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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“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

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“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember “Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember
LA Politics October 6, 2025

“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember

Ysabel Jurado took advantage of the then-councilman’s supposed absence from community affairs. ... more

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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

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