Category: LA Politics
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California Steps Into the National Crossfire as Newsom and Trump Escalate Their Political War California Steps Into the National Crossfire as Newsom and Trump Escalate Their Political War
California November 27, 2025

California Steps Into the National Crossfire as Newsom and Trump Escalate Their Political War

  How California politics in 2025 thrust the state into the national spotlight ... more

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It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD
Education March 5, 2026

It’s official. Raquel Zamora leads a grassroots charge to shake up LAUSD

It's official. Teacher Raquel Zamora Challenges the Establishment. A week before the deadline ... more

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What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate
LA Politics April 15, 2026

What to Know: Rules Set for May 6 L.A. Mayoral Debate

Los Angeles mayoral debate rules are now set, with candidates needing polling ... more

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Karen Bass In for November; Pratts One Step Away From Potential Runoff Karen Bass In for November; Pratts One Step Away From Potential Runoff
Cover Story June 3, 2026

Karen Bass In for November; Pratts One Step Away From Potential Runoff

After a tough first term framed by the most destructive wildfire in ... more

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‘The Working Class Has Been Abandoned’: Hilton Courts Latino Voters in Boyle Heights ‘The Working Class Has Been Abandoned’: Hilton Courts Latino Voters in Boyle Heights
LA Politics July 23, 2026

‘The Working Class Has Been Abandoned’: Hilton Courts Latino Voters in Boyle Heights

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took his general election campaign to Boyle ... more

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Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed? Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed?
Homelessness August 31, 2026

Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed?

Los Angeles has moved thousands of unhoused residents indoors through Mayor Karen ... more

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Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race
LA Politics January 29, 2026

Beyond MacArthur Park: What’s Really at Stake in the CD-1 City Council Race

As the MacArthur Park City Council election dominates headlines, voters across Los ... 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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The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind
Homelessness April 28, 2026

The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind

A stalled ICE accountability investigation and the reassignment of an agent are ... more

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Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships
California June 16, 2026

Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships

  A new California bill would strengthen campaign transparency rules by allowing fines ... more

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AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions
California August 6, 2026

AI’s Hidden Footprint: As Data Centers Expand in California, Schools and Students Face New Questions

As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for massive computing facilities, California communities are ... more

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Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America
LA Politics July 16, 2025

Living in Pleasantville: Stephen Miller’s Dream of an All-White America

Stephen Miller grew up in Santa Monica, the son of a wealthy ... more

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How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities
LA Politics November 4, 2025

How Anger Over ICE Raids Is Mobilizing Latino Communities

Elections on Tuesday in California, New Jersey and other states are unfolding ... more

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DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools
Education February 20, 2026

DOJ Jumps Into Fight Over Alleged Anti-White Bias in LA Schools

  The LAUSD desegregation lawsuit highlights a national debate over race, education funding, ... more

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