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Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships
California June 16, 2026

Paid to Persuade? California Moves to Force Influencers to Reveal Political Sponsorships

  A new California bill would strengthen campaign transparency rules by allowing fines ... more

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
LA Politics August 23, 2026

The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central

Los Angeles City Council District 9 generates redevelopment-era tax revenue, but state ... 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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LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help
Housing April 9, 2026

LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help

LA affordable housing funding aims to reduce eviction risk and expand supply, ... more

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Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers
Immigration February 10, 2026

Why Mayor Karen Bass Reaffirmed L.A.’s Sanctuary Order — And How Much Protection It Really Offers

As federal immigration enforcement intensifies, Los Angeles redraws the line between city ... more

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Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing
Politics March 11, 2026

Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing

New state funding and accountability measures target homelessness and untreated behavioral health ... more

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How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles
Community & Society August 1, 2026

How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass has halted permits for the Lineage cold-storage facility after ... more

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More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California? More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?
California September 25, 2026

More Americans View Socialism Positively. What Does That Mean for California?

Gallup finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, but capitalism and small ... more

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Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections
Politics May 12, 2026

Do Political Endorsements Really Matter? How Unions and Power Figures Can Shape Elections

From campaign money to volunteers and voter trust signals, endorsements can influence ... more

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California 2026 Proposition 40 Explained: Who Pays, How Much and Where the Money Goes California 2026 Proposition 40 Explained: Who Pays, How Much and Where the Money Goes
2026 Proposition August 28, 2026

California 2026 Proposition 40 Explained: Who Pays, How Much and Where the Money Goes

Prop. 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on qualifying billionaire wealth. ... more

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Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll
Politics March 13, 2026

Newsom Leads Latino Voters in Early 2028 California Democratic Poll

New polling data shows Governor Gavin Newsom with an early advantage among ... more

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California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics
2026 Proposition September 12, 2026

California Proposition 44 Explained: What the 90% Rule Would Mean for Community Health Clinics

Proposition 44 would require certain nonprofit community clinics to spend at least ... more

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Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026 Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026
Politics June 22, 2026

Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026

Republicans, YIMBY Democrats, and traditional progressives all agree California has an affordability ... more

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2026 California Proposition 37 Explained: Could a 3% Down Payment Help More Families Buy a Home? 2026 California Proposition 37 Explained: Could a 3% Down Payment Help More Families Buy a Home?
2026 Proposition August 14, 2026

2026 California Proposition 37 Explained: Could a 3% Down Payment Help More Families Buy a Home?

Proposition 37 would create a state-backed second-mortgage program for qualifying buyers of ... more

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Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters? Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?
2026 Races September 28, 2026

Steve Hilton Says He Wants to Win California. Are His Policies Creating a Problem With Latino Voters?

Steve Hilton is running for governor of California with a message built ... more

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Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds
Politics March 16, 2026

Rising Cost of Living Could Sway Latino Voters, Polls Finds

New national polling shows Latino voters in California prioritizing housing costs, wages, ... more

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South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign. South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.
Cover Story August 2, 2026

South Los Angeles Is Entering a New Political Era. District 9 May Be the First Sign.

The race to replace Curren Price isn't just another City Council election. ... more

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