Category: LA Politics
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Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility? Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?

As Los Angeles faces housing shortages, homelessness, public safety concerns, and economic ... 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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Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control
Immigration June 10, 2025

Trump Administration: Its Language Is Out of Control

ICE has arrived, and Donald Trump has already provoked a strong reaction ... more

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Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality
LA Politics September 25, 2025

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

"You've got a bunch of consultants and professionals who are saying, this ... more

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Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks
Education December 25, 2025

Beutner Signals Campaign Priorities with Proposal to Expand Housing and Joint-Use Schoolyard Parks

Los Angeles school land housing proposal from former LAUSD chief Austin Beutner ... more

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Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community

As Highland Park faces economic, public safety, and civic challenges, Raúl Claros ... 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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Bass, Raman Launch Runoff Campaigns for L.A. Mayor Bass, Raman Launch Runoff Campaigns for L.A. Mayor
Cover Story June 10, 2026

Bass, Raman Launch Runoff Campaigns for L.A. Mayor

Incumbent Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman launched their respective campaigns ... 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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Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race? Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?
LA Politics September 14, 2026

Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?

Nearly 288,000 Los Angeles County voters requested Spanish-language election materials during the ... more

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Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty
Immigration July 1, 2025

Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from California protest duty

The top military commander in charge of troops deployed to Los Angeles ... more

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Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action
LA Politics October 16, 2025

Dreaming Big for District 1: Lou Calanche Turns Vision Into Action

“The present is broken, and there’s no vision for the future. I’ll ... more

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Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles
Immigration February 6, 2026

Dodgers Choose Trump — and Betray Los Angeles

The championship team’s decision reignites tensions between sports tradition, politics, and the ... more

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More than 3,000 No Kings protests set for Saturday More than 3,000 No Kings protests set for Saturday
LA Politics March 24, 2026

More than 3,000 No Kings protests set for Saturday

No Kings protest California events are drawing thousands statewide, fueled by immigration ... more

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LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises
Education May 5, 2026

LAUSD Under Fire Amid Federal Investigation and Mounting Crises

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating LAUSD over alleged mishandling of ... 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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