Category: Politics
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Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold? Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold?
California June 11, 2026

Xavier Becerra on Track for a Landslide Victory, But Will Party Unity Hold?

The logic suggests Becerra is heading toward a possible overwhelming win, but ... more

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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 Politics 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

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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

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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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Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor
LA Politics June 9, 2026

Nithya Raman Will Face Not Just Bass, but a City Council Largely Behind the Mayor

Karen Bass, the embattled Los Angeles mayor, has been forced into a ... more

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California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity
California June 5, 2026

California’s Slow Vote Count Fuels Anxiety as Trump Questions Election Integrity

California’s notoriously slow vote-counting process is once again under intense scrutiny following ... more

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Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office
Cover Story June 4, 2026

Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office

As California waits for final election results, research shows political life is ... more

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Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1 Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1
LA Politics June 3, 2026

Eunisses Hernandez Nears Reelection After Strong Primary Showing in District 1

“Los Angeles is a city of survivors, a city of immigrants,” Eunisses ... 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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Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe
Education June 2, 2026

Planned Gala Honor for LA Superintendent Draws Scrutiny Amid FBI Probe

Families in Schools plans to recognize the LAUSD superintendent with its Courage ... more

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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

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The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections
LA Politics June 1, 2026

The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections

Polls show undecided voters have sharply declined since March, but the remaining ... more

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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

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Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility? Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?

As Los Angeles faces housing shortages, homelessness, public safety concerns, and economic ... more

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California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power? California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power?
Cover Story May 29, 2026

California Hits Record Voter Registration. Are Latinos Turning Population Growth Into Political Power?

Record registration numbers show California's electorate is growing, especially in Latino-majority regions. ... more

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Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up
Politics May 28, 2026

Latino Voters Could Change California Politics. But First, We Have to Show Up

Housing costs are crushing families. Immigration fears remain high. The cost of ... more

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Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns? Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?
Politics May 27, 2026

Which LA Mayoral Candidates Are Actually Addressing Latino Voters’ Top Concerns?

As inflation, housing costs, immigration fears, and healthcare access dominate Latino voter ... more

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Xavier Becerra Unveils California Healthcare Plan Focused on Medi-Cal Protection and Lower Drug Costs Xavier Becerra Unveils California Healthcare Plan Focused on Medi-Cal Protection and Lower Drug Costs
Politics May 26, 2026

Xavier Becerra Unveils California Healthcare Plan Focused on Medi-Cal Protection and Lower Drug Costs

The gubernatorial candidate says California must defend healthcare access now instead of ... more

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