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Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park
Cover Story December 16, 2025

Crime is Down and Kids are Back, but Drugs Still Plague Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park

Today crime is down in MacArthur Park, Langer’s is staying, and the ... more

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Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community
LA Politics March 18, 2026

Raúl Claros Bets on Change: A Campaign Driven by Urgency, Optimism, and Community

As Highland Park faces economic, public safety, and civic challenges, Raúl Claros ... more

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New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens
Housing April 17, 2026

New eviction rule in LA County Gives Renters More Time as Latino Housing Crisis Deepens

LA County raises eviction threshold, giving renters more time as Latino households ... more

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Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election
California June 12, 2026

Matt Barreto: Record Latino Youth Turnout Boosted Xavier Becerra and Could Reshape the November Election

What Happened to the Latino Vote in California’s Recent Primary Elections? “Latinos began ... more

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Can Karen Bass’ Money Machine Erase the Memories of Palisades, Altadena and Boyle Heights? Can Karen Bass’ Money Machine Erase the Memories of Palisades, Altadena and Boyle Heights?
LA Politics August 2, 2026

Can Karen Bass’ Money Machine Erase the Memories of Palisades, Altadena and Boyle Heights?

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass enters the 2026 reelection campaign with a ... more

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Should Criminal Convictions be Public: SB731 Bill Seeks to Seal Records for Reformed Individuals Should Criminal Convictions be Public: SB731 Bill Seeks to Seal Records for Reformed Individuals
Politics September 17, 2022

Should Criminal Convictions be Public: SB731 Bill Seeks to Seal Records for Reformed Individuals

State Senators María Elena Durazo and Steven Bradford are convinced of second ... more

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Biden’s battle to safeguard abortion access continues as it hits roadblocks Biden’s battle to safeguard abortion access continues as it hits roadblocks
Politics December 6, 2022

Biden’s battle to safeguard abortion access continues as it hits roadblocks

The Biden administration is still actively searching for ways to safeguard abortion ... more

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Extensive spying on DHS revealed Extensive spying on DHS revealed
Politics March 8, 2023

Extensive spying on DHS revealed

For Years, the Department of Homeland Security has run a virtually unknown ... more

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Mexican President Urges Latino Voters to Reject DeSantis Mexican President Urges Latino Voters to Reject DeSantis
Politics May 26, 2023

Mexican President Urges Latino Voters to Reject DeSantis

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador urged Latino voters not to back ... more

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Cindy Montañez, Pioneer in Politics and Environmental Causes, Passes Away Cindy Montañez, Pioneer in Politics and Environmental Causes, Passes Away
Politics October 22, 2023

Cindy Montañez, Pioneer in Politics and Environmental Causes, Passes Away

Pioneer, leader, and a fighter for Latino rights and the environment. These ... more

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Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics
Politics April 30, 2024

Many Americans think social media has a negative impact on politics

Most Americans are wary of social media's role in politics and its ... more

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What do U.S. election workers do? What do U.S. election workers do?
Politics July 26, 2024

What do U.S. election workers do?

As millions of Americans head to the polls this fall, they'll trust ... more

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Gavin Newsom vetoes a first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students Gavin Newsom vetoes a first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students
DACA September 23, 2024

Gavin Newsom vetoes a first-in-the-nation attempt to employ undocumented students

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sunday that would have directed the ... more

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DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Data: Implications for California’s Latino Community DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Data: Implications for California’s Latino Community
Politics February 17, 2025

DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive IRS Data: Implications for California’s Latino Community

In a recent and controversial move, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency ... more

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Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps
Politics March 29, 2025

Is California Ready to Lead the Nation in Science? New Bill Aims to Fill Federal Gaps

Senator Scott Wiener pushes for a state-run research agency to counter federal ... more

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Operation Guardian Angel vs. Sanctuary Cities Operation Guardian Angel vs. Sanctuary Cities
Immigration May 26, 2025

Operation Guardian Angel vs. Sanctuary Cities

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has been clear: he asked sanctuary ... more

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