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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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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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Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not
California February 22, 2026

Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not

  Residents, law enforcement, and advocacy groups are demanding action as a major ... more

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Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud
LA Politics April 16, 2026

Vance Task Force Suspends Hundreds of L.A. Hospice Providers Over Fraud

Los Angeles hospice fraud investigation has led to hundreds of provider suspensions ... more

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Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters
Homelessness April 6, 2026

Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters

Los Angeles homelessness Inside Safe program reveals deep gaps between temporary shelter ... more

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Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Soto-Martínez’s Fast Food Worker Protections Head to Final Vote After Two-Year Fight

A proposed expansion of Los Angeles' Fair Work Week rules could cover ... more

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Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe
Crime May 11, 2026

Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe

New crime data shows fewer homicides and robberies in Los Angeles, but ... more

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Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital
Politics June 19, 2022

Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital

Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O’Farrell launched a petition to reopen St. Vincent Hospital ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035 Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035
Climate Change April 16, 2026

Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035

Los Angeles climate plan outlines how the city will cut emissions, expand ... more

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Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race
LA Politics April 27, 2026

Eunisses Hernández Tops Contributions in LA CD1 Race

Los Angeles CD1 election fundraising remains lower than other major races, even ... more

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Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates
LA Politics April 2, 2026

Forum Highlights the Need for Students and the Community to Hear from CD1 Candidates

“She is a very capable student and politically active. It’s important to ... more

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Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate
Housing January 28, 2026

Los Angeles Caps Rent Increases at 4%, Reshaping the City’s Rent-Control Debate

Los Angeles rent stabilization ordinance changes affect 650,000 units as city targets ... more

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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

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts
LA Politics April 21, 2026

LA Budget Deal: $14.85B Plan Avoids Layoffs, Backs Safety and Homelessness Efforts

Los Angeles budget 2026 prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core services while ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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