Category: LA Politics
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Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council
LA Politics October 14, 2025

Raúl Claros: The Teacher, Dreamer, and Fighter Running for City Council

He’s carried that understanding forward through initiatives like Life Skills Sports Academy, ... more

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The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers
LA Politics February 5, 2026

The Battle for CD1 Begins with Early Fundraising Numbers

Five candidates, including incumbent Eunisses Hernández, outline priorities as public safety, homelessness, ... 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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LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest
Justice April 30, 2026

LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest

Records indicate LAPD drones meant for emergency response were deployed over protests ... more

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Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm? Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?
Education June 22, 2026

Alberto Carvalho Resigns: “It Has Been a Great Honor to Serve You.” Irony or Sarcasm?

Los Angeles Unified Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who had been under FBI ... more

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Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow

Nearly two months after the Lineage warehouse fire, air monitoring continues at ... more

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It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult
Immigration July 1, 2025

It’s not the politicians, it’s the community that’s making ICE’s work difficult

President Donald Trump, pursuing his plan to carry out the largest deportation ... more

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Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support
Economy November 9, 2025

Food Aid Uncertainty Leaves Students Scrambling for Support

Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent ... more

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Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported
LA Politics February 24, 2026

Dodgers Will Shake Hands With Trump — While Their Countrymen Are Deported

The Dodgers White House visit Trump revives tensions in Los Angeles, where ... more

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A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor
LA Politics April 6, 2026

A Wide-Open Race: 40% of LA Voters Still Haven’t Chosen a Mayor

Los Angeles mayor election 2026 poll reveals a volatile race with a ... more

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Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass
Cover Story May 19, 2026

Raman Hit With Major Blow as Allies Choose Bass

The split inside Los Angeles’ progressive City Council bloc is exposing tensions ... more

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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

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First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents
Education August 15, 2025

First Day of School: Empty Chairs, Distracted Children, and Panicked Parents

“We're afraid to go out.” That's how Blanca López sums up what ... more

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Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest
LA Politics September 11, 2025

Newsom Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Nomination Contest

A new Emerson College Polling national survey finds President Donald Trump with ... more

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Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel
Education December 22, 2025

Los Angeles Teachers Take a Stand Against Congressional Support for Israel

Los Angeles Teachers Union Break With Pro-Israel Lawmakers, Signal New Red Line ... more

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LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies
Education March 16, 2026

LAUSD Teachers Will Flood Downtown L.A. as Strike Threat Intensifies

LAUSD teacher strike 2026 Los Angeles could disrupt over 420,000 students as ... more

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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline
Immigration June 9, 2026

Hugo Soto-Martínez advances proposal to allow noncitizens voting in Los Angeles ahead of June 17 deadline

City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez launched a campaign Tuesday to allow noncitizens to ... more

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Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods
Education July 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Is Hitting LAUSD Schools Hardest in Latino Neighborhoods

As extreme heat increases across Los Angeles, research shows Latino students are ... more

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