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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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Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates
LA Politics April 2, 2026

Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates

“She is a very capable student and politically active. It’s important to ... more

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Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes. Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.
LA Politics May 16, 2026

Is Donald Trump Considering Endorsing Spencer Pratt for L.A. Mayor? Sources Say Yes.

A new report claims President Donald Trump is considering backing reality television ... more

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Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench
LA Politics June 30, 2026

Rotting Food, Rats and No Hotel Vouchers: Boyle Heights Residents Are Left to Endure the Stench

New public health data shows emergency room visits increased during the eight-day ... more

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Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign” Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign”
Business December 16, 2025

Eunisses Hernández Pushes Back: “I Was Elected to Legislate and Serve the Community—Not Campaign”

“We need to build a broad coalition—whatever you want to call it—that ... more

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Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change” Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change”
LA Politics March 10, 2026

Is It Just About Defeating the Incumbent? Robledo Says, “We Want Change”

With Election Day three months away, Sylvia Robledo emphasizes homelessness, public safety, ... more

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California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity
California June 5, 2026

California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity

California’s notoriously slow vote-counting process is once again under intense scrutiny following ... more

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Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community
Immigration February 2, 2026

Roberts’ White House Decision Seen as Betrayal by LA Community

The Dodgers already betrayed Los Angeles once, now they're on track to ... more

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Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing
LA Politics March 23, 2026

Eunisses Hernández Lands Powerful Democratic Party Backing

Councilmember Eunisses Hernández has taken a major step in her bid for ... more

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Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal
Immigration April 30, 2026

Nearly 1 Million Undocumented Immigrants Live in L.A.: Councilman Pushes Voting Rights Proposal

Donald Trump wants to deport them, and Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to ... more

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Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust
Cover Story June 21, 2026

Matt Barreto: Latino Turnout Is Rising, but Candidates Must Earn Their Trust

Political scientist Matt Barreto says rising Latino turnout, especially among younger voters, ... 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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Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda
LA Politics April 5, 2026

Mental Health, Housing, Public Works, and the Budget: Hernández Lays Out a Bold Agenda

Eunisses Hernández reelection Los Angeles campaign highlights experience, political resistance, and growing ... more

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Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote? Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?
LA Politics May 18, 2026

Latinos Could Decide the Los Angeles Election, but Will They Vote?

Polls show Karen Bass with a clear advantage among Latino voters, but ... more

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This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments
LA Politics April 16, 2026

This California Plan Could Automatically Raise Child Support Payments

By ChrisAnna Mink CalMatters IN SUMMARY A California lawmaker wants to bring more families into ... more

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It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult
Immigration July 1, 2025

It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult

President Donald Trump, pursuing his plan to carry out the largest deportation ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... 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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