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Where the American Dream Collapses: Inside the LA Zip Code Where 6 in 10 Residents Are Latino, and Nearly a Third Live in Poverty Where the American Dream Collapses: Inside the LA Zip Code Where 6 in 10 Residents Are Latino, and Nearly a Third Live in Poverty
LA Politics August 16, 2026

Where the American Dream Collapses: Inside the LA Zip Code Where 6 in 10 Residents Are Latino, and Nearly a Third Live in Poverty

While Orange County residents debate whether the American Dream is still alive, ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact
LA Politics May 23, 2025

Budget Cuts in L.A. Hit Services and Public Safety—Latino Communities Brace for Impact

Revised $13.9B budget averts 1,000 layoffs but reduces LAPD staffing and homelessness ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest
California August 22, 2025

Poll: Porter, Villaraigosa Top the Field in California Governor’s Contest

Katie Porter was the biggest beneficiary of Kamala Harris passing on a ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.” Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”
Cover Story November 25, 2025

Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is running for re-election in Los Angeles City Council ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill “‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill
Education March 1, 2026

“‘Not an Outsider, a Real Leader’: Parents and Teachers Praise Andres Chait’s Charm and Skill

As Andres Chait steps in as Acting Superintendent, LAUSD faces a budget ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
494
Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks
Education April 14, 2026

Bass and the Big “I” in LAUSD Talks

Karen Bass LAUSD strike intervention highlights tensions over political leadership, union pressure, ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
226
Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty
LA Politics June 1, 2026

Managing Election Day Anxiety: How to Stay Calm Amid Uncertainty

From doomscrolling and nonstop news alerts to uncertainty about the future, Election ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
2,057
L.A. Paid $182.7 Million in Liability Claims Last Year. Latino Communities Feel the Impact of Rising City Costs L.A. Paid $182.7 Million in Liability Claims Last Year. Latino Communities Feel the Impact of Rising City Costs
LA Politics July 15, 2026

L.A. Paid $182.7 Million in Liability Claims Last Year. Latino Communities Feel the Impact of Rising City Costs

A motorcycle crash left a 13-year-old Boyle Heights student with a permanent ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
256
Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity. Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.
Housing August 30, 2026

Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.

From Boyle Heights to South Central, community campaigns are converging around demands ... more

7 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
822
Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’ Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’
Justice June 19, 2025

Juneteenth: ‘We are not powerless in the face of those who seek to erase us. This year, the celebration is an act of resistance.’

Thursday marks the first national observance under President Donald Trump of Juneteenth, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva's Team
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“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember “Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember
LA Politics October 6, 2025

“Where are You, Ysabel? We are Literally Begging You for Food.” – D14 Residents Demand Attention from Their Councilmember

Ysabel Jurado took advantage of the then-councilman’s supposed absence from community affairs. ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
862
Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish
LA Politics January 12, 2026

Two Latina Leaders, One District: CD1 Race Heads Toward a High-Stakes Finish

As Latina leadership reshapes Los Angeles politics, Eunisses Hernandez and challenger Lou ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
415
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

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life
LA Politics April 28, 2026

What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life

  Wendy Carrillo California State Senate race for District 26 brings renewed focus ... more

9 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
207
Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize
LA Politics June 15, 2026

Bass and Raman Set for Showdown as Pratt’s Voters Become the Prize

Spencer Pratt may be out of the mayoral runoff, but the more ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
215
How South Los Angeles Became Majority Latino: The Demographic Transformation That Changed the City How South Los Angeles Became Majority Latino: The Demographic Transformation That Changed the City
Community & Society August 4, 2026

How South Los Angeles Became Majority Latino: The Demographic Transformation That Changed the City

For decades, South Los Angeles was known as the center of Black ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
549
L.A. County Voters: Ballots Start Arriving Oct. 5. Here’s How to Get Yours in English or Spanish L.A. County Voters: Ballots Start Arriving Oct. 5. Here’s How to Get Yours in English or Spanish
LA Politics September 22, 2026

L.A. County Voters: Ballots Start Arriving Oct. 5. Here’s How to Get Yours in English or Spanish

Vote by Mail ballots begin going out Oct. 5. Here are the ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
935
No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears
Immigration July 11, 2025

No Mass, No Sin: L.A. Bishop Eases Obligation Amid Immigration Raid Fears

Bishop Alberto Rojas, the leader of the Roman Catholic community of about ... more

2 mins read
Parriva's Team
428
Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms
LA Politics October 26, 2025

Newsom Hints at 2028 Run After 2026 Midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
767
Eunisses Hernández Takes On LA’s Streetlight Crisis — Insisting on Budget Reform and Expanding Solar Energy Eunisses Hernández Takes On LA’s Streetlight Crisis — Insisting on Budget Reform and Expanding Solar Energy
Climate Change February 17, 2026

Eunisses Hernández Takes On LA’s Streetlight Crisis — Insisting on Budget Reform and Expanding Solar Energy

With 45% of Los Angeles’ budget going to the LAPD and just ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

News Digest

Los Angeles Has Housing for Homeless Residents. Why Are Some Units Sitting Empty?
America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story
From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds
LAUSD Student Fights: “Things Are Harder for Our Kids and Communities”
What to Do If You’re Told You’re Not Eligible to Vote

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