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Category: LA Politics
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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

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

8 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable? California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?
California June 23, 2026

California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?

The Boyle Heights warehouse fire has reignited concerns about air quality, industrial ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided
Cover Story February 26, 2026

LAUSD School Board Calls Special Meeting; Carvalho’s Future Could Be Decided

  A federal search warrant and emergency board meeting raise urgent questions about ... more

2 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

4 mins read
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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

4 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

2 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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 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

2 mins read
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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

5 mins read
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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

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low
California May 10, 2026

Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low

Latino elected officials are increasing nationwide and across California, yet Los Angeles ... more

5 mins read
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“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent “We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent
Cover Story February 26, 2026

“We Need Stability”: Parents Demand Leave for LAUSD Superintendent

For Marelyn Avila, the debate over whether LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is ... more

3 mins read
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CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect? CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect?
LA Politics April 10, 2026

CD1: No Winners in What Was Supposed to Be the First Candidates’ Forum. If They Can’t Agree, What Can Residents Expect?

The first candidates’ forum for the CD1 council seat was deeply disappointing. ... more

3 mins read
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Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference
LA Politics June 1, 2026

Fire-Damaged Ballots Found in Downtown Los Angeles Drop Box; Officials Investigate Possible Election Interference

Just two days before Election Day, the L.A. County Registrar and County ... more

2 mins read
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Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election
California June 12, 2026

Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election

What Happened to the Latino Vote in California’s Recent Primary Elections? “Latinos began ... more

4 mins read
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Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A. Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.
LA Politics February 8, 2026

Awareness of Inequality Drives Nithya Raman’s Vision for L.A.

  Officials backed by the Democratic Socialists of America—an organization that has also ... more

5 mins read
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New Federal Discipline Guidance Puts Latino Students in the Spotlight
New Federal College Accreditation Rule: What California Students Need to Know
Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak
The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job

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