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Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies
Politics February 25, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla’s Spanish Rebuttal Critiques Trump Policies

In his Spanish-language response, Sen. Alex Padilla addressed economic pressures, immigration enforcement, ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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California Is 38% Latino. Why Are Latinos Only 29% of Likely Voters? California Is 38% Latino. Why Are Latinos Only 29% of Likely Voters?
Politics September 3, 2026

California Is 38% Latino. Why Are Latinos Only 29% of Likely Voters?

New PPIC data reveals a nine-point gap between California’s Latino population and ... more

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Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit
LA Politics May 8, 2025

Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit

Nebraska leads 17-state alliance against electric truck mandates, citing supply chain and ... more

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Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality
LA Politics September 25, 2025

Why Parties Keep Losing Latino Voters: Immigration Obsession Clouds Economic Reality

"You've got a bunch of consultants and professionals who are saying, this ... more

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ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools
Education January 4, 2026

ICE Raids and Latino Students: How Fear Is Reshaping Mental Health in Los Angeles Schools

As LAUSD shows academic gains, ICE raids continue to drive Latino student ... more

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Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Boyle Heights Residents Want ‘La Brooklyn’ Back

The Brooklyn Avenue Boyle Heights name change debate highlights tensions between honoring ... more

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Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change
LA Politics April 22, 2026

Sara Hernández: She Knows the Struggle; Now She’s Ready to Lead Change

Sara Hernández State Senate District 26 campaign highlights housing, education, and child ... more

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Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1 Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1
Cover Story June 15, 2026

Rivals Spent Nearly Double Per Vote Compared to Eunisses Hernández in CD1

Eunisses Hernández confirmed her position as councilmember after being re-elected for another ... more

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As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How
Housing August 5, 2026

As One City Builds Its Own Homelessness System, Los Angeles Pays to Be Told How

As Santa Monica moves toward a city-controlled homelessness system, Los Angeles is ... more

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Karen Bass’s Campaign Has a Polling Problem Karen Bass’s Campaign Has a Polling Problem
LA Politics September 23, 2026

Karen Bass’s Campaign Has a Polling Problem

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is trailing challenger Nithya Raman by 11 ... more

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America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story
Latino Community October 5, 2026

America’s Latino Vote Is No Longer a Regional Story

Washington's Latino eligible-voter population has grown 224% since 2000, offering a glimpse ... more

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No Longer Suckers: Hispanic Voters, the New Swing Group in the Elections No Longer Suckers: Hispanic Voters, the New Swing Group in the Elections
Politics September 21, 2022

No Longer Suckers: Hispanic Voters, the New Swing Group in the Elections

A few years ago there was no doubt, the majority of the ... more

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The Ultimate Guide to Voting in California: Easy Ways to Cast Your Ballot The Ultimate Guide to Voting in California: Easy Ways to Cast Your Ballot
Politics November 3, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Voting in California: Easy Ways to Cast Your Ballot

For more information? -LA County: 800-815-2666 -Riverside County: 951-486-7200 -San Bernardino County: 800-881-VOTE   These elections are ... more

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The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors
Homelessness December 20, 2022

The L.A. mayor says the city will move unhoused people indoors

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she will be moving unhoused people ... more

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Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control
Politics March 14, 2023

Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday ... more

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AMLO is not a fan of Peso Pluma and Takes a Bold Stand Against Corridos Advocating Drug Use AMLO is not a fan of Peso Pluma and Takes a Bold Stand Against Corridos Advocating Drug Use
Entertainment June 27, 2023

AMLO is not a fan of Peso Pluma and Takes a Bold Stand Against Corridos Advocating Drug Use

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) launched himself against the singers of ... more

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Pro-Palestinian protests on the rise across the U.S. Pro-Palestinian protests on the rise across the U.S.
Politics December 10, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protests on the rise across the U.S.

Cities across the U.S. have seen hundreds of pro-palestinian protests since the ... more

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Americans have mixed views about how the news media cover Biden’s, Trump’s ages Americans have mixed views about how the news media cover Biden’s, Trump’s ages
Politics May 24, 2024

Americans have mixed views about how the news media cover Biden’s, Trump’s ages

At age 81, Joe Biden is already the oldest president in American ... more

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