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The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms
California October 4, 2026

The Cost of Halloween Keeps Rising, and It Lands at the Ballot Box Just Before the Midterms

Americans are still spending on Halloween even as higher prices squeeze household ... 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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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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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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From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds
Latino Community October 5, 2026

From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds

California has the nation’s largest Latino eligible electorate, but Los Angeles-based civic ... 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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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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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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California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit? California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?
LA Politics August 26, 2026

California’s Election Confidence Divide Isn’t Just Partisan. Where Do Latino Voters Fit?

With California’s November election less than 10 weeks away, voters are sharply ... 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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From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles
California October 12, 2026

From City Hall to Community Groups, Women are Expanding their Reach in Los Angeles

  For the first time, two women are competing for mayor in a ... more

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Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles
LA Politics August 19, 2026

Watched From Above: Why Flock Cameras Are Dividing Los Angeles

Pasadena continues to collect millions of vehicle-location records, South Pasadena has pulled ... more

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ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places
Immigration September 23, 2026

ICE Watchers Turn to Election Protection as California Moves to Protect Polling Places

Election Protection volunteers are preparing to monitor voting locations as California adds ... more

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Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over? Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over?
California June 13, 2026

Xavier Becerra Lands Historic Endorsement, Leads New Poll — Is the Race Already Over?

Xavier Becerra scored a major boost in California's governor's race this week ... more

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One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year. One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.
LA Politics August 30, 2026

One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.

Illegal dumping reports in Los Angeles have surged since 2024, even as ... 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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