Category: LA Politics
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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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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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CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today
Food March 31, 2026

CalFresh Cuts Hit Some Noncitizens Starting Today

CalFresh benefits changes 2026 will reshape food access for immigrant families while ... more

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Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day
LA Politics March 31, 2026

Erasing Cesar Chavez Day? Meet Farmworkers Day

For years, Cesar Chavez Day in California was observed on Tuesday, March ... more

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He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself
LA Politics March 31, 2026

He’s Not Playing the Game—He’s Changing It: Just Being Himself

Nelson Grande Los Angeles City Council District 1 campaign reflects a grassroots ... more

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Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28 Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28
Education March 29, 2026

Silent and Aware: School Board Knew About LAUSD’s Mishandling of Proposition 28

LAUSD Proposition 28 funds lawsuit raises questions about arts funding, school board ... more

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Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks
LA Politics March 26, 2026

Karen Bass Calls “El Burro” an L.A. Icon at Placita Olvera—But Rejects Eviction Talks

"The carreta was established in the late ‘60s by Jesus “Don Chuy” ... more

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Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1 Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1
LA Politics March 24, 2026

Not Promises—Solutions: Lou Calanche’s Vision to Transform District 1

After more than 30 years as an activist and community leader, her ... more

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Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality
Housing March 24, 2026

Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality

Los Angeles SB 79 housing delay reflects rising political pressure over density, ... 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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Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips
Economy March 23, 2026

Soaring Gas Prices Push Uber and Lyft Drivers to Reject More Trips

Uber Lyft drivers gas prices impact is forcing gig workers to change ... 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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Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability
LA Politics March 22, 2026

Farmworkers’ Movement Shifts Focus to Justice, Safety, and Accountability

Cesar Chavez farmworkers movement controversy is reshaping how leaders, unions, and Latino ... more

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LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass
LA Politics March 22, 2026

LA Race Heats Up: No Endorsement for Raman, Warning Signs for Bass

Nithya Raman lost the endorsement of an ally that had supported her ... more

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UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws
LA Politics March 20, 2026

UFW Faces Financial Hit Under Abuse Laws

The allegations against Cesar Chavez could have sweeping legal and financial implications ... 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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Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back

The Brooklyn Avenue Boyle Heights name change debate highlights tensions between honoring ... more

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LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable
Education March 18, 2026

LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable

The Los Angeles Unified School District faces a $1.6 billion deficit, forcing ... 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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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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