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California Bail Reform: What Happens If You Can’t Afford Bail? California Bail Reform: What Happens If You Can’t Afford Bail?
Community & Society August 22, 2026

California Bail Reform: What Happens If You Can’t Afford Bail?

California's Supreme Court says judges generally cannot use an unaffordable bail amount ... 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’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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California Lawmakers Have Stopped Voting. What Happens Now? California Lawmakers Have Stopped Voting. What Happens Now?
California September 10, 2026

California Lawmakers Have Stopped Voting. What Happens Now?

California lawmakers have stopped passing bills for the 2026 legislative session, but ... 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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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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Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity. Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.
Housing August 30, 2026

Boyle Heights and South Central Have Five Demands. To Fight Gentrification, They Need Just One: Unity.

From Boyle Heights to South Central, community campaigns are converging around demands ... more

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Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race? Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?
LA Politics September 14, 2026

Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?

Nearly 288,000 Los Angeles County voters requested Spanish-language election materials during the ... more

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2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote 2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote
2026 Proposition August 4, 2026

2026 California Proposition 4 Explained: What It Means for Elections, Taxpayer Dollars, and Your Vote

Proposition 4 would allow California and local governments to create public campaign ... more

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2026 California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean? 2026 California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?
2026 Proposition August 18, 2026

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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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... 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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How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X
LA Politics August 22, 2026

How a 21-Year-Old Faked a Poll and Fooled a Mayor’s Campaign, a News Outlet, and X

A 21-year-old built an anonymous polling operation with AI tools and no ... 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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