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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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Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex
Politics March 3, 2026

Most Latino Voters Support Voter ID, Polls Show — But the Debate Is More Complex

New polling from leading research organizations shows overwhelming Latino support for voter ... 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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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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The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo
LA Politics April 19, 2026

The Seat No One Can Easily Fill: State Senate District 26 After Durazo

The Maria Elena Durazo District 26 election marks a major shift in ... more

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Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality
Housing March 24, 2026

Los Angeles delays SB 79: Housing crisis meets political reality

Los Angeles SB 79 housing delay reflects rising political pressure over density, ... more

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Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... more

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Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

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Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not
California February 22, 2026

Pretty Woman Was Fiction. Prostitution in Los Angeles Is Not

  Residents, law enforcement, and advocacy groups are demanding action as a major ... more

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Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters
Homelessness April 6, 2026

Latinos Hit Hardest as Inside Safe LA Homeless Program Falters

Los Angeles homelessness Inside Safe program reveals deep gaps between temporary shelter ... 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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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035 Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035
Climate Change April 16, 2026

Los Angeles Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan Targeting Carbon Neutrality by 2035

Los Angeles climate plan outlines how the city will cut emissions, expand ... more

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L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them? L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?
LA Politics April 8, 2026

L.A. Business Elites Back Bass—But Is Nithya Raman Too Progressive for Them?

Los Angeles business groups Karen Bass endorsement highlights a growing political alignment ... more

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Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries
Economy February 25, 2026

Los Angeles Struggles Economically — Yet Public Employees Enjoy Sky-High Salaries

The Los Angeles budget deficit 2026 raises urgent questions for Latino families ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition
Education March 19, 2026

Andres Chait Strikes a Conciliatory Tone as UTLA Voices Strong Opposition

The LAUSD strike negotiations Los Angeles highlight deep tensions over wages, school ... more

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