Category: LA Politics
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California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit? California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?
LA Politics August 26, 2026

California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?

With California’s November election less than 10 weeks away, voters are sharply ... more

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LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts
LA Politics April 21, 2026

LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts

Los Angeles budget 2026 prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core services while ... more

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Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe
Education June 2, 2026

Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe

Families in Schools plans to recognize the LAUSD superintendent with its Courage ... more

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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

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How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X
LA Politics August 22, 2026

How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X

A 21-year-old built an anonymous polling operation with AI tools and no ... more

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California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen
LA Politics July 26, 2026

California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen

After nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's primary, election officials ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
LA Politics August 23, 2026

The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central

Los Angeles City Council District 9 generates redevelopment-era tax revenue, but state ... more

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New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens
Housing April 17, 2026

New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens

LA County raises eviction threshold, giving renters more time as Latino households ... more

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Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit
Cover Story July 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Mobilize to Stop Lineage Rebuilding as Company Seeks Fire Repair Permit

Residents say Lineage should clean up the health, environmental, and economic damage ... more

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Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting. Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting.
LA Politics August 11, 2026

Boyle Heights Cleanup Is Almost Done. The Real Fight Is Just Starting.

Lineage Logistics says it's 90% finished removing food waste from its burned ... more

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Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long” Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long”
Cover Story June 24, 2026

Ysabel Jurado: “The Eastside Has Served as L.A.’s Trash Can for Far Too Long”

Los Angeles Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado Tuesday announced that she will introduce a ... more

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Spencer Pratt Declares ‘It’s War’ After L.A. Mayoral Loss, Vows Raman or Bass Will Be Forced Out Spencer Pratt Declares ‘It’s War’ After L.A. Mayoral Loss, Vows Raman or Bass Will Be Forced Out
Cover Story June 12, 2026

Spencer Pratt Declares ‘It’s War’ After L.A. Mayoral Loss, Vows Raman or Bass Will Be Forced Out

The Republican and former reality television personality Spencer Pratt responded to his ... more

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Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles
LA Politics August 19, 2026

Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles

Pasadena continues to collect millions of vehicle-location records, South Pasadena has pulled ... more

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One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year. One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.
LA Politics August 30, 2026

One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.

Illegal dumping reports in Los Angeles have surged since 2024, even as ... more

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