Category: LA Politics
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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$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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Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council
LA Politics October 14, 2025

Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council

He’s carried that understanding forward through initiatives like Life Skills Sports Academy, ... 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

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