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Trump’s New Weak Spot in 2026: Blue-Collar White Voters Trump’s New Weak Spot in 2026: Blue-Collar White Voters
Politics June 15, 2026

Trump’s New Weak Spot in 2026: Blue-Collar White Voters

The last time President Trump faced a midterm election, in 2018, congressional ... more

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California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier
Politics July 3, 2026

California’s New $3,500 EV Rebate Could Help Buyers. But For Many Latino Families, Cost Isn’t the Only Barrier

The state's new incentive replaces the eliminated federal tax credit, but affordability, ... 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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California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean? California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?
2026 Proposition August 18, 2026

California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?

Proposition 38 would let California borrow $8.4 billion for immunology and immunotherapy ... more

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Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy
Politics July 6, 2026

Where Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Differ on Immigration, Healthcare and California’s Economy

The two gubernatorial candidates offer sharply different approaches to immigration, Medi-Cal, affordability ... more

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The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job
Politics August 20, 2026

The 1% Problem: Why Almost No Lawmakers Have Ever Worked a Working-Class Job

About half of U.S. workers hold working-class jobs, but only 1.6% of ... more

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These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More
California July 1, 2026

These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More

Dozens of California laws are taking effect this summer, affecting schools, streaming ... more

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The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving
Latinos April 13, 2026

The Latino Vote Is Shifting Left—And It’s Still Evolving

Latino voters shift 2026 elections signals a political realignment driven by concerns ... more

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L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It
LA Politics August 25, 2026

L.A. County Needs Bilingual Voters to Save Its Elections. It’s Paying Them Roughly $7 an Hour to Do It

The county with more languages spoken than any election jurisdiction in America ... more

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Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo
Politics April 14, 2026

Trump Confronts a Pope Ready for Battle in Leo

Pope Leo XIV Trump conflict signals a growing clash between moral authority ... more

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What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy
Housing July 13, 2026

What the New Federal Housing Law Means for California as Newsom Says It Builds on the State’s Housing Strategy

Governor Gavin Newsom says the new bipartisan housing law validates California's approach ... more

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership? California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Cover Story August 24, 2026

California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?

A new OpenTheBooks report says California received $81.4 billion in HUD spending ... 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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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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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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California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis
Housing May 16, 2026

California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis

Rising rents, overcrowding, long commutes, and shrinking homeownership opportunities continue squeezing working-class ... more

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Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest
California April 22, 2026

Shifts in the Race, but No Clear Path in Crowded Governor’s Contest

Candidates in California’s volatile race for governor will meet tonight for the ... more

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